Word: bierwirth
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Thus, far from fearing peace, many big defense contractors look forward to it as an essential step in winning contracts for future projects. Says John C. Bierwirth, vice president of Grumman Corp.: "Once the present expenditures for daily combat support are behind us, the military will begin to improve current aircraft." In addition, under terms of the proposed settlement, the U.S. would continue supplying South Viet Nam with nearly all of its defense needs, including aircraft, tanks and guns. True, some war suppliers, mostly manufacturers of bomb casings and small-arms ordnance, will lose substantial business. As many...