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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Minuteman in a decade; by then the Soviets would presumably have the means to wipe out the Minuteman's fixed underground silos. The MX, at a total cost of at least $40 billion, could be moved rapidly along tracks ten to twelve miles long to escape detection and attack...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Nation: Carter: Man in Motion | 10/17/1977 | See Source »

...space bomb - close to the target, where it detonates. The ASAT goes off like a super hand grenade, spraying the victim satellite with metal-piercing fragments. ASAT's main target would be the top U.S. spy satellite: "Big Bird," a 10-ton reconnaissance craft that is vulnerable to attack in low orbit (120 miles in space...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Nation: Targeting a Hunter-Killer | 10/17/1977 | See Source »

...frosty weather that accompanied this weekend's invasion from the north contributed to goalie Irene Kencandes's shutout, her second of the season. Harvard fullbacks Sarah Fischer, Dian Smith and Natalie Roe smothered the potent UVm attack which had chalked up six wins (against only one loss and a tie) prior to yesterday's contest, including a 10-0 shellacking of UNH in their last outing...

Author: By Robert Grady, | Title: ...And Women Trample Vermont, 4-0 | 10/15/1977 | See Source »

Dartmouth added an extra man to its attack and came roaring back with a goal a minute later. Steve Brooks beat Fred Heroldto the far side for an unassisted goal...

Author: By Daniel Gil, | Title: Crimson Stuns Top-Rated Dartmouth... | 10/15/1977 | See Source »

While the offense was ticking, yesterday was the defense's turn for an off day. At least it came against 0-5 Amherst. Lapses in aggressive play prevented the Crimson from mounting a consistent attack and handed Amherst some golden opportunities. But Amherst couldn't find...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Nelson Turns the Trick In 4-1 Crimson Triumph | 10/12/1977 | See Source »

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