MIGs used to lure U S planes into SAM traps over Laos
North Vietnamese MIG21s over Laos are reported to lure U S aircraft toward SAM2 batteries while fleeing before missiles fire. Four radar sightings this year show MIGs staying out of visual range yet within radar reach, steering pilots toward known SAM sites.
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Laser death ray touted for B 1 bomber program
Washington reports say the Air Force plans to test a high energy laser that could vaporize enemy aircraft and missiles on the B 1 bomber. North American Rockwell could build two prototypes with a Los Angeles division tasked for production while secrecy remains about total laser development funding.
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Congress heated debate over B-1 bomber costs and control
The piece notes criticism of the B-1 aircraft on Capitol Hill with arguments to cut its 1972 budget from 370 million to 20 million for alternative bomber research. Nelson voices concern over cost overruns and management alignment with Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird and Deputy David Packard.
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Hanoi to be given Crosby POW plan
A plan to release American prisoners of war in exchange for rehabilitation of North Vietnam facilities will be formally presented to Hanoi in about two and a half weeks. Larry and Bing Crosby announced the plan in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The plan calls for POWs to be moved to a neutral country for protective custody until hostilities end in Vietnam.
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PEACE proposes POW repatriation linked war reparations plan
The Soft Sell Sam group via PEACE outlines using private American civilian firms to estimate work for North Vietnam rehabilitation after hostilities. POWs would be repatriated as progress payments funded from private sector trusts, with six months to release all prisoners after work starts. George Fischer to present the plan in Laos. Crosby brothers doubt direct talks soon. PIGACK calls the plan pragmatic.
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