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Las Vegas Sun in Las Vegas, Nevada

30 May 1977

Page 13

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Las Vegas Sun

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1977

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13

Leaks on Russian Civil Defense Spark Political Scrutiny

Washington debated whether leaks claiming Soviet civil defense could blunt U S nuclear impact were real or a scare tactic. The episode drew lawmakers to boost civil defense funding to 134.8 million, while the ABM program faced renewed scrutiny and a campaign-tinged political climate.

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Soviet civil defense leaks and the push for missiles

The piece traces how coverage and officials framed Soviet civil defense as a factor in strategic balance. It notes Malcolm Currie’s 1976 statements, Keegan’s 1977 warnings, and a media trail starting August 30 1976. It cites reports on hardened silos and command posts, and a forthcoming National Security Study memo amid leaks.

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Pentagon Malcolm Currie Soviet Union Currie U.S Senate Armed Services Committee George Keegan Air Force Intelligence Keegan New York Times Aviation Week Science Magazine eThe Times Moscow eAir Force Magazine iThe Boston Globe United States
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