Brezhnev Offers Nuclear Moratorium Amid 60th Soviet Milestone
A broad overview notes Brezhnev marks the Bolshevik anniversary with calls for a nuclear test moratorium, while tracing Soviet progress and flaws. It contrasts Russia's growth with persistent shortages, heavy state control, and arms buildup amid Western caution. The piece assesses U S Soviet relations and detente prospects in light of six decades of power.
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Leonid Brezhnev
Soviet Union
Brezhnev
United States
Russia
U.S
Cyrus Vance
Moscow
Africa
Middle East
Pentagon favors scandal taints defense contracts
A confidential congressional study accuses defense contractors of spending millions on wine, golf, hunting and entertainment to influence Pentagon procurement officers. The report lists tickets, hospitality suites, meals, travel, and lodging as common gratuities, warns such practices undermine contract integrity and may yield inside information and preferential treatment. The panel criticizes the Defense Department for lax investigation, notes NASA policing of back scratching, and calls for stronger penalties.
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Washington
Pentagon
Congressiona
Defense
Northrop
Rockwell
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Joint Committee On Defense Production
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Defense Department
ERA rule change debated over extending ratification deadline
Washington observers describe the push to extend the seven year ERA deadline by three years as insurance against failed ratification. Supporters split on consequences and legal risk, while opponents warn of potential rescissions and a dangerous precedent.
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Washington
Immy
Carter
Congress
ERA
Justice Departeut
Ilinois
Florida
North
South Carolina
Oklahoma
Missouri
Nevada
Arizona
Virginia
Georgia
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkansas
Utah
oMorman Church
Deep South
Elizabeth Holtzman
Supreme Court
Phyllis Schlafly
Houston
Truman's decisive move backs Israel's 1948 birth
In 1948 President Truman faced pressure from Jews and officials as Britain balked at Palestine policy. After Cold War tensions and UN partition debates, Truman authorized U.S. recognition of Israel on May 14 1948, despite opposition from defense and state departments. Eddie Jacobson urged action, and Israel subsequently earned a street name near Tel Aviv.
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Israel
Harry Truman
Christians For Zionism
B'nai B'rith
Clement At- Hee
Hitler
Truman
Britain
Palestine
United Nations
King Ibn Saud
Matt Conolly
White House
United States
Department of Defense
State Department
Edward Jacobson
Haberdashery
Kansas City
Helms Prosecution Fight Reveals White House Ambivalence
The Carter era faced a drawn out plea bargaining fight over former CIA chief Richard Helms. Justice Department argued for a 10 count perjury indictment while officials weighed risk of a public trial. President Carter’s stance remained guarded as drei Word: deliberation, internal pressure, and pivotal judge Parker shaped the outcome.
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Washington
Richard Helms
Justice Department
CIA
Carter
Helms
U.S
Barrington Parker
District of Columbia
Parker
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