Laird Warns of Soviet Arms Buildup and U.S. Response
Secretary Melvin Laird warned the Soviet strategic buildup is at parity or ahead in some areas, urging possible new crash programs in submarines and land forces. He noted Vietnamization’s job losses and called for maintaining a military industrial base while preparing for wartime needs. NATO talks in Brussels and European defense plans were also discussed.
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