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The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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The White House stated that Russia's 50-megaton super-bomb explosion was a political act to incite Cold War fears, ignoring a UN General Assembly resolution from two days prior, and does not alter nuclear balance. The US expressed readiness for a test ban or disarmament treaty while maintaining security measures.
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House said the super-bomb Russia exploded today was on the order of 50 megatons and "was a political rather than a military act."
A formal statement described the Russian test as "primarily an incitement to frighten and panic the cold war." It said it does not affect the basic balance of nuclear power.
The statement said the Soviet Union has "deliberately overridden the expressed hope of the world" as stated in the resolution adopted by the U.N. General Assembly two days ago.
The White House said that while the United States itself has ample military power to destroy any nation which could unleash thermonuclear war, "we have no wish to use this military power" and are ready as ever to sign a test ban treaty or to negotiate a treaty for general and complete disarmament.
"In the meantime, we will continue to take whatever measures are necessary to preserve the security of our country and of others who count on us," the statement said.
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Russia
Event Date
Today
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described as a political rather than a military act; does not affect the basic balance of nuclear power
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The White House issued a statement on the Russian super-bomb test of 50 megatons, calling it primarily an incitement to frighten and panic the Cold War. It noted the Soviet Union overrode a UN General Assembly resolution from two days ago. The US affirmed its military power but willingness to sign a test ban treaty or negotiate general disarmament, while taking measures to preserve security.