Laird Warns of U S Gas Lag and Deterrent Need
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird told 100 summer government interns that the Soviet Union holds larger stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons than the United States. He argued the U S must maintain capability to use such weapons as a deterrent while stating America would never be first to employ poison gas. He cited past uses in World War I and other conflicts to illustrate the imbalance.
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McCarthy challenges ABM deployment in arms talks
Senator Eugene J. McCarthy critical of Safeguard antimissile systems arguing they hinder nuclear arms control with the Soviet Union. He asserts no evidence exists that Soviet leaders can be forced to negotiate by American superiority, while Senate debates continue on ABM deployment and related amendments amid expected votes. He calls for careful consideration as other leaders weigh timing and documents.
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Review of U S chemical and biological weapon program underway
The speaker noted the review is in progress and said the study was recommended due to dissatisfaction with safety features in the current program.
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