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...level of combat activity in Viet Nam for a long time, possibly the whole war." Since the severity of enemy activity has been one of Washington's stated criteria for reducing U.S. forces, Rogers' remarks might be the prelude to an announcement of a second American troop cutback...
Phillips Brooks House announced that it was cutting back the enrollment in its volunteer programs to 60 per cent of the previous year's total. PBH officers said that the cutback was not because of lack of enthusiasm, but rather because residents of Cambridge had taken over guidance of several of the programs...
...Lockheed could suffer enormous losses if Congress forces a cutback in orders. So far, the company has firm orders for 81 of the C-5A's. Even if the full 120-plane run is completed, Lockheed stands to lose $285 million, according to Air Force estimates made public last week. Those estimates purposely tend to downplay the suspicions raised by C-5A foes, who had suggested that the Pentagon and Lockheed had been conspiring to ensure that the company came out of the contract with an ample profit. In any case, Lockheed disagrees with the Air Force loss figures...
...Administration has enumerated three preconditions for a cutback of forces, any one of which might suffice: progress in Paris, a reduction in the level of combat, and improvement in the capability of the South Vietnamese to defend themselves. The first and third of these are subjective matters; at any time the Administration could announce that these two requirements, at least, have been met. A reduction of U.S. forces in Viet Nam, like the hint of serious bargaining in Paris, does not necessarily mean an early, comprehensive settlement. But it could be a small step toward that goal...
...Cambridge City Council learned last night that disputes over highway programs in the City will not lead to a cutback or curoff of Federal funds for housing projects...