U S Concedes Russia Wide Lead in Ground Forces
The United States trims the Army to its smallest size in a generation after Nixon cuts overseas involvement and shifts toward volunteers. The move leaves U S and allied forces wary of a potential shortfall in a major crisis while the Soviets expand Navy and missile capacity and close the air power gap.
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U.S. NATO forces massed for Western Europe defense
The report details U.S. and Allied strength in Europe, 185,000 of the 7th Army plus about 300,000 total forces in Europe facing the Soviet bloc. It outlines armor and tank disparities, new weapons like the TOW and Dragon, helicopter roles, and the potential use of tactical nuclear weapons.
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Butz cites farm departures fall but still too many
Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz said 106000 left the farms in the last year of the Johnson administration, down from an estimated 46000 this year, noting the trend remains too high. He outlined aims to expand foreign markets, including feed grain demand from the Soviet Union, and discussed safety rules under the Occupational Safety Act.
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Dangerous Soup Missing in Kansas City Investigation
Federal agents intensify search for 450 cans of dangerous soup taken from an abandoned downtown building. U.S. Marshal John Pierpoint said a deputy found the cans on July 7, part of 1,810 recalled from Fred Wolferman Inc. last October after a botulism death. Agencies including eight inspectors FBI and deputies join the effort with leads and a belief the soup remains in the Kansas City area.
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