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IOtatlitattsat U.S. NAVM BASE, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA Phone 9-5247 Date MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 3970 Radio (1340) TV (Ch. 8) Missile Curb If USSR Will, U.OS. Will Too WASHINGTON (AP/AFRTS)-- Tne Nixon Administration says it is now willing to scrap the antiballistic missile system if Moscow will reciprocate and put curbs on its big SS9 intercontinental ballistic missile. Officials, in revealing the sharp policy change, also have expressed extreme optimism a- bout the eventual success of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks with the Soviets. The disclosure is further evidence that the administra- tion plans the ABM as a bar- gaining point at the arms ne- gotiations. Bid To Halt Gas Dump Ends Without Success SUNNY POINT, N.C. (AP/AFRTS) ROOF OF AMMO BUNKER WHICH EXPLODED-STORY AND PHOTOS ON P.3 -- A rusty old Liberty ship carrying nearly 2,700 tons of obsolete nerve gas is on its way toward a dumping site off Students Seek Anti-War Action Cape Kennedy. Page 2 Guantanamo Gazette Monday, August 17, 1970 News SA Lays Keel for CVA Eisenhower Summary Sum a NEWPORT NEWS , VA. (AP/AFRTS) Construction'4 of America's new- est nuclear-powered aircraft carrier got off to a ceremonial More Poseidon TOsts start with an assist from Seaman Apprentice Dwight David CAPE KENNEDY, FLA. (AP/AFRTS) Eisenhower II. The second Poseidon missile The keel of the 510 million dollar carrier, which will be will be launched by the U.S. named for the late President Eisenhower, "Has been truly and Air Force tomorrow off Cape fairly laid," David said after a giant crane lowered a 50-ton Kennedy. This time no Soviet keel assembly to the bottom of a slipway. spy ships will be offshore Young Eisenhower had authenticated the keel by etching his watching it. Two weeks ago a name with an electrical tool Russian intelligence vessel on brass plate affixed to., got a grandstand view of the the keel. The plate bore this undersea firing of the first quotation from President N. Ireland Poseidon missile. Eisenhower: "Until war is iots Lebnes PrsientSouhteliminated from international BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND relations, unpreparedness for (AP/AFRTS)--Nineteen hours of BEIRUT, LEBANON (AP/AFfTS) it is well-nigh as criminal as torrential rain touched offn After two months of intense war itself.b the worst floods here in el- 10 politicalYactivity to line up Accompanying David Eisen- fast and turned the British a successor to President hower at the ceremonies were Army from yesterday's fiend Charles Helou, there are four his wife, Julie, the younger into today's hero. announced candidates, and of President Nixon's two daugh- The deluge stopped the reg- none is likely to win. Helou ters, and his grandmother, ular weekend riots between can't succeed himself. Mamie Eisenhower. Roman Catholics and Protest- The biggest bloc in the 99- David was introduced to the ants as rescue operations re- member parliament, 'The Hamj, gathering of several hundred placed street battles. The was holding a last-minute em- spectators at the Newport News rain.stopped during the night ergency meeting this morning Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. and the sun shone this morn- to make its choice. by Vice Adm. Hyman Rickover, ing over all of Northern Ire- director of the Navy's nuclear land. Ehan Levels Complaints propulsion program. British soldiers brought JERUSALEM (AP/AFRTS) Foreign Taking note of David's pend- more than 200 marooned fami- Minister Abba Eban strongly ing training in the Naval lies to safety. criticized U.S. Defense Secre- Reserve, Rickover said: Seaman tary Melvin Laird today and Apprentice Eisenhower, I wel- Guantanamo Gazette .0 said the Israeli government come you to the United States Com~ad as Radm. B. McCauley has definite proof that Egypt Navy. I know you will contri- Public Affairs officer Lt D. S. cCu.r.ch Editorial Advo JOC Ji. Teagu. violated the new cease-fire bute to the Navy the same H"7h Lo Iell EditorJ long after it went into ability and dedication your Staff JUNs e yCamOel effect at midnight Aug. 7. Monday, August 17, 1970 Guantanamo Gazette Page 3 THIS 25 X 50 foot explosion area was an ammo bunker for 81MM mortar shells. This pit is all that remains of the BOOM! concret bunker. There are still live shells in the pit. Origin Of Friday Blast Unknown Site Near Nob Hill Off Limits *hotels by PH2 A.A. Caudy Page 4 Guantanamo Gazette Monday, August 17, 1970 1.L.WEST TAKES THRILLER * 'A SLIDING INTO HOM SAFE I . GAME OVER obliterated the ] Chris Small, West third baseman, slides past the outstreched glove of catcher Jon Cook to score the winning run in Saturday's Little League game. The umpire on top of the call was Fred Burke. The West won the eight inning game 4-3 with Steve Ayers hitting in the winning run. Monday, August 17, 1970 Guantanamo Gazette Page 5 4 3;7 PEE WEE EAST 271-0 Ihis Cubs runner seems to have ste and tumbled the pitcher. Umpire George Wathen is ready to make his call as the Indian runner slides into third base during action at the Little League game. Photos by JOSN Tom Betz Page 6 Guantanamo Gazette Monday, August 17, 1970 TWINS SHED SLUMP; SLUG RED SOX 9-6 PADRES TOPPLE BUCS 8-6; METS WIN BOSTON (AP/AFRTS)--The Minnesota Twins broke loose with a long ball attack featuring four home runs yesterday and out- slugged the Boston Red Sox 9-6. The victory snapped a nine- game losing streak for the Twins. Ed Spiezio crashed a three-run homer in the eighth inning giving the San Diego Padres an 8-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Johnny Bench, the National League's rbi leader, knocked in three runs and pitcher Tony Cloninger added a homer as SecGru Wins Meet Cincinnati stopped Philadel- phia 4-2. Johnson Top Swimmer Clebn Jones ripped a tie- breaking home run in the sik- GUANTANAMO BAY--Security th inning and the New York Group took first place honors Mets nipped Atlanta 2-1 yes- Ltjg. D.R. Asch presents Capt. Saturday in the base-wide swim terday on Jim McAndrew's five- Howard McPike, Commanding Of- meet. They ended with 71* hitter. ficer Naval Supply Depot, with points- The 2/8 Marines were Billy Williams triggered a the Inter Command Softball win- second with 60 followed by: pair of two-run rallies and ner's trophy. USS PURVIS (DD-709), 32; NAS, Randy Hundly drove in two 27; Marine Barracks, 19; MCB- runs as the Chicago Cubs beat Stockton Cops Tulsa 71, 17; NavSta, 12; PWC, 7; Los Angeles 5-2. and Hospital, 6. Hal Lanier knocked in the Dave Johnson took indivi- tie-breaking run with a sixth PGA Championship dual honors with 16 points. inning hit and the San Fran- TULSA, OKLAHOMA (AP/AFRTS) Three swimmers tied for runner- cisco Giants went on the beat --Dave Stockton fired a final- up with 14 points. They were St. Louis 5-2. round 73 yesterday and won the Heyman, SecGru; Nelson, PURVIS, Del Unser singled in the PGA Championship here yester- and Bell, Marines. eighth yesterday and drove in day. Stockton, 28, who had Nelson set a new base re- the winning run as Washington not won in two years, finish- cord in the 200-yard Indivi- edged the Chicago White Sox ed with a 72-hole total of dual Medley covering it in 2-1. 279 in beating Arnold Palmer, 2:30.8 erasing the old record Stan Bahnsen, pitching on who fired a final round 70 on of 2:35.6. a pass from military duty, the.sun baked course. Maxwell of SecGru set a new hurled a six hitter and the The tourney was played in 100-yard butterfly record. He New York Yankees whipped Kan- 100 degree temperatures on did it in 1:12.7. The old re- sas City 5-1. the Southern Hills Country cord was 1:21. Gus Gil knocked in Roberto Club Course. Mr Ai Pena with a ninth inning sin- Palmer, Billy Casper, gle to give Milwaukee a 4-3 and Jack Nicklaus all had decision over Cleveland. a shot at the lead but wilted AMERIC Dave McNally became.the in the.heat. Bob Murphy tied East first 18-game winner in the Palmer for second with a 281 Majors yesterday. He pitched and a fantastic final round Baltimore to a 2-1 victory 66. for-lag Monday, August 17, 1970 Guantanamo Gazette Page 7 THE Beeline- - 95551 YN1 Bill Walker, Beeline Editor The Guantanamo Bay Officers Wives Club invites all officers wives to a free coffee, Thursday, August 20th Services at 10 AM at the COMO Club. Membership dues will be accepted at this time. Will babysit for working mother. 99247 AT. ATTENTION ALL GIRLS GRADES 2-12. Girl Scouting is alive Congratulations To: and active in GTMO. Register on Monday, August 17 from 9-11 AM, WednesdayAugust 19 from 1-3 PM or on Congratulations to Harold R. Langley and his wife Friday August 21 from 9-11 AM at the Lower Girl Scout Barbara on the birth of their daughter PAMELA IRENE, Hut on Sherman Ave. across from the Villimar Pool. who was born August 4th weighing 7 lbs 13 3/4 ozs. E $1. registration fee will be collected at this time. Petty Officer Langley is attached to COMSTA. The GTMO Swingers invites all interested in square danc- Congratulations to LTjg John R. Prewett and his wife ing to join them for an open house Tuesday, August 18, Barbara on the birth of their daughter JENNIFER LYNN 8-10:30 in the old NAS Ordnance Station, next to Nat G.