Russians mount propaganda offensive against United States
President Johnson faces a renewed East West tension as Kosygin accuses the United States of militarism and aims to rally world opinion against American policy in Vietnam. U S officials see no new policy shift but expect continued Soviet contact with Washington to manage future crises.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Russia
United States
Alexei N. Kosygin
New York Times
Moscow Press and Radio
U.S
Johnson
Southeast Asia
NATO
Kosygin
Europe
U. S
South
Viet Nam
Rhodesia
Peaceful end to Vietnam conflict and U.S. stance
The document notes no desire to deepen involvement in support of North Vietnam. It states U.S. Soviet relations are frozen for now with no improvement while the Vietnam War continues. Outcomes depend on Soviet political pressure and propaganda against the United States.
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Viet Nam
U.S
United States
Air Force Cuts Hit Interceptor Plans Dim Prospects
A Pentagon budget drive and Viet Nam war pressures dim hopes for a new superfast interceptor. McNamara moves to disband 17 squadrons and remove 18 Nike Hercules batteries while keeping 110 plus missiles to guard SAC bases amid a reduced bomber threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred 8. Hoffman
Washington
Pentagon
U.S
Johnson
Secretary of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Congress
United States
McNamara
Russia
Canada
Air Force
Air National Guard
Strategic Air Command
Defense
SAC
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