Pentagon bets on more A arms even with arms pact
Defense Secretary James R. Schlesinger said high spending on U S nuclear weapon capability would be necessary to keep pace with Soviet advances even if a new arms control agreement is reached. He urged Senate support to overturn part of House budget cuts, noting U S outlays fell about half while Soviet spending nearly doubled over the last decade.
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Kissinger says Mao talks useful during China trip
Secretary of State Kissinger returns from a week in China and Japan saying talks were very useful and Mao Tse-tung was in full control. He reports to President Ford on possible Ford visit to Asia and notes U S China relations are on a steady basis with Taiwan shaping moves toward any full diplomatic step.
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Cabinet feud delays progress on SALT talks
Internal administration struggle pits Schlesinger against Kissinger over how to classify a Soviet bomber and count it in SALT ceilings. State Department and military leaders press hard lines, while Kissinger seeks a broader arms agreement amid suspicions of personal politics and public opinion shaping policy.
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Humphrey scolds aid for Zaire amid New YorkCity crisis
At a joint hearing with Senator Clark, Senator Humphrey urged the administration to pair Zaire aid with relief for New York City. He warned against siding with Congo concerns over domestic needs and signaled support for a broader foreign aid package, including Israel, while suggesting caution in funding allocations.
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Portugal on alert amid alleged terror wave threat
Portugal's armed forces were placed on full nationwide alert as authorities warned of a possible right wing terror wave. In Oporto thousands of leftists gathered for a rally banned by the regional military command, while Socialist leader Mario Soares said Premier Pinheiro de Azevedo assured control. Armored cars were dispatched in Oporto then withdrawn. later about 100 leftist soldiers and 500 civilian supporters gathered outside Serra do Pilar but were kept back as troops inside did not respond.
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U S Grain Sales to Russia Rise as Embargo Lifts
Russia has bought 5.9 million tons of corn 4.5 million of wheat and 1.1 million of barley from U S firms for 1975 76. The purchases follow a prior embargo and a five year long term sale pact with the United States announced by President Ford.
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Pollster Harris says public backs gun registration and strong gun control
Washington AP Lou Harris reports a (1,519) adult poll showing 73 percent favor registration of all gun purchases. He warns candidates opposing gun control will face losses while supporters gain momentum in 1976. He notes 47 percent of households report gun ownership and 75 percent see organized crime as a major violence factor.
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Lou Harris
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Daylight Time Ends Amid Uncertain Federal Plan
Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday as clocks must be set back one hour. No decision yet on a long term plan. a two year proposal for eight months daylight and four months standard expired. If Congress does not act, the nation will split twelve months evenly with six months each.
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