Nuclear parity push fuels new defense budget debate
Defense Secretary Schlesinger told the Senate Armed Services Committee the United States must increase military spending to maintain nuclear equality with the Soviet Union. Senators Stennis and McClellan clashed over the 1975 request of 87.7 billion, with Stennis urging stringent review while McClellan defended the funding as justified.
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U S plans vast Asia base on Diego Garcia island
The United States and Britain plan a multimillion dollar Diego Garcia facility in the Indian Ocean. The project includes a deep water anchorage, extended air strip, and permanent barracks to support submarines and surface ships. An 7.5 to 9,900 foot ramp may allow heavy U S planes.
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Kissinger to Push Panama Canal Pact On Visit
The State Department aims for a new Panama Canal treaty by year end. Kissinger will sign a joint statement with Panama’s Juan Tack outlining five points to guide negotiations toward ending U.S. control of the Canal Zone and sharing benefits while preserving essential U.S. defense rights.
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