Standards may shrink the all volunteer military force
GAO projects the all volunteer military may miss next year’s targets by 11 000 to 83 000 recruits under current mental ability and high school quotas. The Army and Marines face the biggest shortfalls while the Navy and Air Force show differing prospects.
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Senate panel to inspect Nixon military aid plan
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led by Sen. Fulbright, will review President Nixon's request for 2.9 billion for foreign aid. Defense Secretary Richardson to testify as debates split between continuing aid and Fulbright's plan to curb or phase out military assistance. Fulbright proposes 410 million for 1974 aid and limits on grants to eight countries.
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Protestants Blast Catholic Sites After Court Ruling
In Londonderry area Northern Ireland bombs damaged two Catholic churches and a school after a High Court decision sent Robert Taylor 18 to the Irish Republic for questioning in the New Year Eve double murder. Police report slight church damage and severe damage to a Coleraine school.
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