Cutback in Army Gives Russia Lead
The United States trims its Army to the smallest size in a generation, shifting toward volunteer force and disengagement from overseas ground commitments while NATO and allied forces in Europe brace against a stronger Soviet ground and air threat. The piece compares forces, armor, airpower, and nuclear options, noting U S and Soviet capabilities, plans for reinforcement, and the broader strategic implications.
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Fred 8. Hoffman
Washington
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Russia
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Western
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White House
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National Guards
NATO
South Korea
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Poland
Czechoslovakia
Wantern
Arms race shifts as US and USSR upgrade fighter jets and tanks
U S and Soviet forces race ahead in air and land weapons. The United States plans two new tanks and high fragmentation artillery while developing F14 and F15 fighters. Costs deter Congress, with F15 at about 10 million and F14 at 16.8 million. Soviet pilots retire MiGs and adopt new models as laser guided bombs improve strike capability.
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U.S
Adm
Moorer
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Navy
Pentagon
United States
U.S. Air Force
Callaway Poll Shows Nixon Lead in County Race
A Callaway County telephone poll by the Kingdom Daily News reports Nixon ahead 610 to 38 over McGovern. In the governor race Morris leads with 40 percent, Bowd 26 percent, Teasdale 14 percent, Schantz 12 percent, Blackwell 6 percent. Republican Bond leads 62 percent, McNary 23 percent, King 8 percent. Lieutenant governor shows Godfrey 45 percent, Schramm 31 percent, J O Bond 9 percent. Undecided noted in all races.
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the Kingdom Daily News
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Schantz
Blackwell
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McNary
King
Godfrey
Schramm
J. O. Bond
Prince Edward Quarantined Aboard Britannia With Chicken Pox
Prince Edward remains in quarantine aboard the royal yacht Britannia as doctors treat what is believed to be chicken pox. The younger son of Queen Elizabeth is under medical care while the illness runs its course aboard the vessel near Dartmouth, England.
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England
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Britannia
Haiphong Shipyard Left In Flames
Haiphong Shipyard No 3 was hit by U S Navy jets in the harbor attack described as the first strike on the port’s shipyard during the war. Three large fires were set in the yard, with no deepwater vessels affected and 27 foreign ships trapped in Haiphong’s channels by a prior minefield.
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McGovern to name running mate after Eagleton exit
Washington AP report McGovern to reveal choice within days after Eagleton's withdrawal. A national TV address was planned to discuss campaign but not replacement. The Democratic Committee must approve.
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George McGovern
Thomas F. Eagleton
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Eagleton
Democratic National Committee
Hudson takes over Phillips Clinic
Dr. Hudson today assumed the veterinary practice of Dr. Donald W. Phillips. Phillips has joined the USDA consumer and marketing service. Hudson will operate from Phillips’ Highway 15 office until arrangements are made and previously trained with Phillips at the University of Missouri.
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Donald W. Phillips
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Nixon Fund Cash Linked To Bugging
A $25,000 check meant for Nixon re election funds ended in Bernard Barker’s bank account, part of the burglary and bugging case at Democratic headquarters in Washington. Kenneth Dahlberg, campaign finance chair for the Midwest, confirmed the check’s existence. Barker, arrested with four others June 17, drew many $100 bills from that account. Lawrence O Brien sues CREP for $1 million alleging responsibility for the break in and attempted bugging.
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Washington Post
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Boca Raton
Fla
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Bernard L. Barker
Democratic National
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Witnesses identify Bremer as Wallace gunman in court
In Upper Marlboro Maryland two witnesses in the Wallace assassination case identified Arthur H Bremer as the man who fired on Governor George C Wallace. Bremer pleaded innocent by reason of insanity to 17 charges as proceedings opened in Prince Georges County.
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Arthur H. Bremer
Alabama
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Wallace
Laurel
Circuit Court Trial Room
Secret Service
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Arthur A. Marshall
Richard E. Duby
Milwaukee, Wis
Duby
Ross E. Speigle
Disaster Is Worst Ever For Filipinos
Manila reports unprecedented floods driven by continuous monsoon rains. Ninety percent of Manila flooded and about 80 percent of the labor force did not report to work. Death toll rises to 308 since July 6 with cholera deaths in Pampanga. Two million people affected across 14 provinces as the National Disaster Coordinating Center issues updates.
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Greater Manila
Philippine
Pampanga
National Disaster Coordinating Center
Monsoon Floods Threaten Luzon and Pampanga
Torn Mexico Ledger reports floods worsening last month with waters receding only as new monsoons arrive. In Pampanga, residents climbed trees to escape rising waters while Weather Bureau notes a low pressure area 120 miles south of Guam may bring more rain for 48 hours. Officials urge continued U.S. aid as 14 Marine helicopters from the carrier Tripoli run relief flights since July 22. Helicopters were due for maintenance in Okinawa.
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