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The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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The United States rejected Russia's complaint that American planes made 250 low-level passes over Soviet ships, accusing Moscow of issuing a reckless threat of aggressive action against U.S. aircraft in international waters.
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WASHINGTON, (AP) - The United States accused Russia yesterday of making "a reckless threat of aggressive action" in its protest against the alleged buzzing of Soviet ships by American planes.
In a formal note the State Department vigorously rejected Russia's complaint that aerial inspection of Soviet ships violates the international law and freedom of the seas.
Russia claimed in a note sent eight days ago that U.S. planes on 250 instances have made low-level dangerous passes over Soviet ships.
The State Department noted in its complaint the Soviets said it would be obliged "to take other measures which will be necessary to ensure the safety of navigation of Soviet vessels in open seas."
In its reply, the State Department fired this blast against the Russians for using such language:
"This can not be interpreted other than as a reckless threat of aggressive action against the United States aircraft proceeding on legitimate flights over international waters."
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Russia
Event Date
Yesterday
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u.s. rejection of soviet complaint; accusation of reckless threat by russia
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The United States accused Russia of making a reckless threat of aggressive action in its protest against alleged buzzing of Soviet ships by American planes. The State Department rejected Russia's claim that U.S. planes made 250 low-level dangerous passes over Soviet ships, violating international law and freedom of the seas. Russia had warned it would take necessary measures for the safety of its vessels.