Shortages threaten U.S. strength in land war
An AP investigation outlines readiness gaps across U S forces facing a possible Soviet attack on Western Europe. Tanks and missiles run short, war reserves are depleted, cannibalization of aircraft and ships rises, and reserves dwindle while the all‑volunteer force earns guarded praise for its quality.
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Aleixandre Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature
The article lists Aleixandre's works from 1953 to 1974 and notes his direct reader address and rising humanism. Jorge Luis Borges, a leading Argentine writer, praised Aleixadre as an excellent poet. The academy announced the Nobel literature winner, breaking a long tradition by issuing the prize decision ahead of other Nobel prizes.
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October wholesale price trends and consumer impact
Wholesale prices rose four tenths of a percent in September led by finished consumer goods while food, farm products and processed foods showed mixed movements. Before seasonal adjustment the index rose to 195.3, up 5.7 percent from a year earlier as cigarette and apparel costs pushed consumer finished goods higher.
MX move signals shift in U S movable missile plans
The Carter Brown decision defers full scale MX development to 1979 awaiting technical feasibility of movable basing and a new arms treaty. Soviet deployment of large ICBMs remains a threat to fixed Minuteman bases, costing roughly 30 billion dollars if deployed. The plan faces possible congressional opposition and hinges on treaty outcomes.
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Energy bers and social income sources listed
Social security was the primary income for 487 families and individuals. Other sources include salaries 130, welfare 80, VA pension 13, retirement pension 12, disability 6, child support 5, family money 4, unemployment 3, educational grant 2, BIA grant 1, land lease 1, and rent 1.
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Air bag issue debated as eight years pass
Testimony at a House hearing cites Transportation Department beginning air bag studies in 1969. He argues the issue should be laid to rest after eight years. Opponents, including four major U.S. automakers, demand more testing before Adams proposal moves forward.
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Transportation Department
U.S
Somalia Size Compared to Spain and Portugal
The article notes Somalia spans about 270000 square miles, comparable in area to the combined kingdoms of Spain and Portugal, covering what was once British and Italian Somaliland.
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Spain
Portugal
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