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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1977
Page
8
Navy Secretary W. Graham Claytor says women could serve briefly at sea alongside men if Congress allows, testing aboard ships in peacetime. He warns long cruises and submarine patrols pose strong challenges and notes potential political and traditional resistance.
Rep Les Aspin said the US Navy is stepping up retirements as ship losses keep rising. He cited projections that the end of fiscal 1976 would be a low point, then notes 1977 estimates show no new low. The Navy says retirements aim to preserve readiness within budget, potentially removing ships beyond economical repair or transferring them to the Naval Reserve due to slow new deliveries.
Secretary Kreps said the Carter administration hopes for a constructive mid dle ground to pass a consumer protection agency but faces strong business opposition and uncertain Senate action. She noted the agency would be small and cost about ten million dollars and urged more women hires in high level jobs.
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