March 1970
Vol. 53, No. 3
Complete Contents of March 1970 PDF
PDF Downloads are an Air & Space Forces Association member benefit.The Mythical Menace of Militarism
A Star for "Chappie" James - And a New, Top Job in the Pentagon
During his long Air Force career, the popular Daniel "Chappie'' James, Jr., has demonstrated both leadership and abundant enthusiasm, two attributes sure to stand him in good stead as public-affairs assistant to the Secretary of Defense. Chappie James takes over his new duties later this month.
Congress: The 1970 Issue Is Votes
The liberals are distressed and confused as Congress plunges into the last session of the 91st Congress before election day next November. The stakes next fall will be high, and the Administration is trying to shift the focus from war to inflation. On top of this, overlapping committees muddy the scene on Capitol Hill.
The SALT Negotiations - Keeping Hope in Line with Reality
Although it is quite possible that the current arms talks, which began in Helsinki and next month move to Vienna, between the US and the Soviets may eventually produce agreements that could tone down the arms competition, we must be realistic about our need to maintain a deterrent sufficient to retain the Soviets' respect.
Room Enough to Fly
Civil aviation's growth is squeezing the vital national resource-the airspace-which it shares with military aviation. There are potentially detrimental effects so far as training, safety, and ground facilities are concerned. Military aviation, which has been a generous contributor to and efficient partner in the operation of the national air traffic control system, must be guaranteed airspace enough to perform its mission.
The Second National Laboratory for the Advancement of Education
Sponsored by the Aerospace Education Foundation, affiliate of the Air Force Association, the Second National Laboratory for the Advancement of Education, held in late January, brought together in Washington a broad spectrum of Americans vitally concerned with the education crisis. They were there to explore new approaches to preparing our youngsters for the real world of work.
What Kind of Policy for What Kind of Commitments?
Both US stature and global stability will be determined by evolving US policy choices. We are able to provide military backing for a variety of international options while at the same time supporting domestic programs. With the advantages of each balanced against the cost, neither Vietnam-inspired emotionalism nor nostalgia for overwhelming nuclear superiority should supplant rational policy planning.
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