Supernavy of Superpower warship buildup
The Soviet Navy, outpacing the U.S. in recent build rates, is seen as closing the gap in naval power. Admirals warn that continued modernization could let the Soviets disrupt sea lanes, despite U.S. efforts to expand carrier power and missile capabilities. Critics argue the Navy dramatizes threats to justify funding while the Pentagon cites real shifts in global naval balance.
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Fred $. Hoffman
Washington
APJ
U.S
United States
Zumwalter
Navy
Congress
Pentagon
En. Willan Prosmire
D-Wis
US. Navy
Blackman
Russia
Elissea
Senataey Nceat Yrossnen Agtelinsy
Nieves
Wnoney
Sidnifats
Yegadi
Hithey
Privés
Secretary of Defense
Robert
McNamara
Inns
Sinal
Ruasi
Ant
Adm
Zunawa
Andy
Acton
Thomas J. Monier
Joint Chiefs of Staff
U.S. Navy
Vietnamese Marines Endure Heavy Shelling Near Quang Tri
North Vietnamese forces pounded South Vietnamese Marines on the edges of Quang Tri City for two days with artillery rockets mortars and ground assaults. Eight Marines were killed and 28 wounded with higher enemy casualties claimed. The Saigon command reported another 130 North Vietnamese killed and noted an American adviser slain in the Mekong Delta while two Air Force Phantoms were shot down near North Vietnam.
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Saigon
Quang ‘Ri City
le Trang Hien
Auth
Hien
North Vietnam
Nothern
Quang Frita | Bi
Seston
Tite
Byiles
Mekong Delta
Kissinger Ends Latest Peace Effort
Henry Kissinger returned from Paris after renewed talks with Le Duc Tho and Xuan Thuy as Nixon aides briefed the president. White House and Hanoi officials withheld specifics. Kissinger has made multiple secret trips to Paris to push a negotiated end to the Vietnam War ahead of the election.
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Gaylord Shaw
Washington
Henry Kissinger
Paris
Vietnam
Wmiate
White House
Nixon
Ational
Urmy
Anal Pati
le Que Tho
Xuan ‘Thiy
North Vietnam
Kissinger
Congress
Senate Doves Press Bid to Pull U S from War
Senate war foes press a multi level push against Indochina within the 20.5 billion Pentagon procurement bill. McGovern’s cut proposal failed, as amendments propose Vietnam withdrawal with prisoner releases and a cease fire under international supervision. Senate votes include end of draft debate and a one time restoration of some retired military benefits.
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John Lengel
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
George McGovern
George Aiken
Tt Vt
White House
Edmward Hronke
H-sfass
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
Jahaehera
Tater
Damionnan
Mike Mans
Meg Clothinga
Hanoi
Kennedy
Public Health Service
Alabama
Gunfire and Explosions Endanger British Troops in Belfast and Londonderry
Reporting from Belfast and Londonderry details a flare of gunfire and explosions as British troops engage suspected IRA forces. An exchange near the Catholic Old Park area in Belfast and running clashes in Unity area are noted, with an explosion damaging a Londonderry plant and suspects raiding a post office for petty cash. Police describe a tense night with barricaded districts and fears of further attacks.
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Belfast
Northern
Ielantihe Creggan
IRA
Londonderry
Rumy
Old Parke
Catholic Unity Hits
Aly Killycolyy
Rosslea
Ret Biblican
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Hagerstown
Nail Mid
Orly
D.C. Ward
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