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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Further, said Studeman, "Whitworth compromised detailed plans for primary, secondary and emergency communications circuits, which are used by the National Command Authority (meaning President Reagan) to maintain contact with operational units." Worst of all, wrote the admiral, the damage will continue long after codes and communications plans are changed because the Soviets gauged the "true capabilities and vulnerabilities of the U.S. Navy (and) identified the specific steps which could achieve the largest gains" in enabling their fleet to fight more effectively. In recent years, said Studeman, "we have seen clear signals of dramatic Soviet gains in all naval warfare areas...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Justice for the Principal Agent | 9/8/1986 | See Source »

Sixty-eight labor, student and alumni activists overwhelmed the three security guards around Memorial Hall just 15 minutes before guests were to arrive from the pre-dinner cocktail party. Even after enough police had arrived to remove the protesters, they were delayed by Harvard's "chain of command," which prevents them from acting in such situations without authorization from a series of specific University officials. Before a decision could be reached, scores of prestigious alumni had appeared and confronted the activists--some physically and many others verbally...

Author: By Nick Wurf, | Title: Let Him Eat Pizza | 9/6/1986 | See Source »

...blue-shirts, who marched in formation in rows of three 16 men deep, came to a halt just short of the Fogg's main entrance. After standing at attention for several minutes, a command was barked and they began to fondle their nightsticks. Moments later, they stood at ease...

Author: By Steven Lichtman, THE CRIMSON STAFF | Title: Reporter's Notebook: A Little Trivia Anyone? | 9/6/1986 | See Source »

Shortly before the Prince's arrival on campus yesterday morning, police completed an intensive sweep of buildings bordering Tercentenary Theater, including a six-hour-long search through Widener Library. During the ceremony, security officials scanned the Yard from a discreet command post in Sever Hall. They were aided by dozens of agents in the crowd, a SWAT team, and sharpshooters posted in nearby buildings...

Author: By Mark M. Colodny, | Title: Cops and Dogs Protect the Prince | 9/5/1986 | See Source »

...Southern California who have had a part in the project. Last week the status of the F-19 became a bit less murky. The Washington Post reported that about 50 of them are hidden in hangars in the Nevada desert and are being flown regularly by the Tactical Air Command. Once again, there was no confirmation from the Air Force...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Defense: Not So Stealthy Jets | 9/1/1986 | See Source »

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