China cites Soviet threat as main obstacle to border talks
The People's Daily in Beijing warned that Soviet military buildup and expansionist aims threaten China and hinder Sino Soviet border negotiations begun in 1964. It cited bases in Mongolia and more than a million troops facing China, amid broader U.S. arms policy shifts to aid Beijing against Soviet expansionism.
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U.S. Defends Salvador report against critiques
The State Department rejected Wall Street Journal and Washington Post criticisms of its Feb. 23 Salvadoran white paper. It says 800 tons of Soviet bloc weapons were linked to rebels and defends the 200 ton estimate as a broader intelligence conclusion. Rep. Barnes criticizes the response as failing to quell doubts.
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Soviet led forces shift to night air assaults in Afghanistan
In Kabul, Soviet and Afghan troops begin night air attacks to flush guerrillas from cover. Parachute flares illuminate valleys for up to 30 minutes to guide helicopter gunships in search and destroy missions after sunset. Helicopters support convoys and strike villages suspected of harboring guerrillas.
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