Return of the missile gap debated for future balance
Washington reports a private survey finds the United States now leads in defensive muscle but warns lead may shrink in a decade. The series draws on briefings from White House, State and Defense departments and other agencies.
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National Science Foundation
Library of Congress
Washington
NEA
United States
Defense in the seventies and the missile gap debate
A six month study weighs American and Soviet defenses. Experts warn the missile gap may reappear while noting past misreads. U S missiles and naval power are viewed as superior, yet Soviet growth in missiles submarines and space tech alarms strategists.
Power balances on technology and Soviet pace
The piece discusses how U S and Soviet military tech race hinges on breakthroughs and base capability, noting Moscow may gain on U S by 1976 to 1979 if current R D trends continue. It cites Farnsworth predictions, counterarguments from the Federation of American Scientists, and potential U S responses including sustained or adjusted R D. Also mentions U S Air Force SSgt Neil A Hamilton receiving the Air Medal in England.
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Caribbean
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United States
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Foster
Pentagon
U.S
Suffolk
England
Air Force
Neil A Hamilton
William E. Hamilton
Rt. 3
Libby
Mont
Bentwaters
Raf Station
Southeast Asia
U.S. Air Forces
Europe
Bergland
Mich.) High School
Sharon
Richard F. Indorf
Calle Miro, Lompoc
Military power not enough the greatest threat to US security
US defense strategists warn that the Kremlin's improved political economic and psychological warfare threaten the United States more than missiles. Soviet influence in the Middle East Africa and Latin America could choke oil and raw materials flows and shift power toward communism.
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Nea
Soviet Union
Kremlin
Middle East
North Africa
United States
Europe
Sixth Fleet
Mediterranean
Spain
He Qlland
Western
Moscow
Middle Eastern
Africa
Latin America
Asia
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