Humphrey urges Nixon to abandon Sentinel ABM plans
Former Vice President Hubert Humphrey urged the Nixon administration to halt deployment of the Sentinel antiballistic missile system. He warned it would heighten Cold War tensions, spur Russia to advance offensive forces, and delay arms race freezing. He noted cost concerns and favoring continued ABM research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey
Nixon
Minneapolis
UPI
Hubert H. Humphrey
Russia
Soviet Union
China
Martin Says Fed Chair Aims To Disinflate Without Delation
Federal Reserve Board head Martin tells the Senate House Economic Committee he will curb easy money in 1969 to tame inflation without triggering a recession. He warns further slowing is likely due to a 30 percent surtax while avoiding a private demand surge and risky credit. Patman sparring centers on malfeasance charges and high interest costs to the Treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William McChesney Martin
Federal Reserve Board
Congress
Martin
Senate House Economic Committee
Wright Patman
D-Tex
Patman
Reserve Board
Ann
Tse Si
U.S. Treasury
Also Mentioned on This Page
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
University of Minnesota
Leng Hbeash
Val
Cressan
CPO
Perma
Perma Press
Tricot
Berkshire
LE Long
Cologne
Wrisley Soap
Gardenia
Famous Maker
Victoria
Towe
Springmaid Norton Percole
Bates, Cannon and Fieldcrest
Closet Shop
Germantown
Martex-Pepperell
Gayna Oris
Renair
Orr Peace
Flint
Bok
DU Pont