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...Department had emphasized that the Soviet force "poses no threat to the U.S.," Vance now assessed the situation in more ominous terms. In a solemn voice he told reporters, "We regard this as a very serious matter, affecting our relations with the Soviet Union. The presence of this [combat] unit runs counter to long held American policies ... I will not be satisfied with maintenance of the status...
...thorough review of the Cuban situation yielded new information and a reappraisal. A crucial breakthrough came when a U.S. spy satellite discovered the Soviet troops participating as a unit in maneuvers on Aug. 17. Had the Soviets been merely guard units, there would have been no reason for them to take part in war games. Previously gathered material was now scrutinized again. Suddenly clues that had seemed irrelevant became significant...
...least ten years ago that U.S. intelligence first got an inkling that a Soviet combat unit might possibly be in Cuba. But the nation was embroiled in the Viet Nam War, and intelligence was largely focused on Southeast Asia; Cuba had low priority. After the war, intelligence operations were reassigned both in the field and in Washington, where it takes many people and much equipment to sort out incoming information. Cuba watching was increased, but not significantly. Even so, evidence emerged confirming the presence of a mysteriously active Soviet headquarters...
...General Guillermo Gonzalez Charry, who is worried about marijuana's effect on the health of Colombian youth. By A.N.I.F.'S estimate, only 5% of the crop is smoked locally, and Gonzalez wishes to keep it that way. Captain Luis German Leon, head of the secret police narcotics unit, fears that if pot were legalized many people now involved in the marijuana trade "would switch to kidnaping or trafficking in arms...
...down one side. Again, depth is lacking. Linebackers Perhaps the juciest part of a fairly solid defense, the trio of Bob Woolway, Matt Sabetti and Tony Cimmarusti is quick and powerful. Little experience behind the top men. Defensive backfield Last year's leading tackler, Scott MacLeod, leads a stable unit bolstered by lettermen Mike Jacobs, Terry Trusty and adjuster John Casto. Loss of Steve Potysman and Fred Cordova at the corneres leaves a vacancy outside. Kicking game Senior Duke Millard and sophomore Steve Flach should handle the punting chores. No returning varsity kickers and NO placekickers at all presents Harvard...