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The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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In Washington, Secretary of Defense McElroy ordered an end to Army-Air Force rivalry over antiaircraft missiles, stating both Nike Hercules and Bomarc are needed. He indicated an upcoming decision on intermediate-range ballistic missiles, with the Pentagon studying Army Jupiter versus Air Force Thor.
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WASHINGTON, (AP) -- Secretary of Defense McElroy has ordered a damper on Army-Air Force feuding over whose antiaircraft missile is the better.
McElroy told reporters Wednesday that both the Army new Nike Hercules and the Air Force new Bomarc missile are needed.
McElroy indicated a decision is upcoming soon on another touchy issue between the Army and the Air Force - intermediate-range ballistic missiles.
The Pentagon is studying which to continue, the Army Jupiter or Air Force Thor.
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Washington
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Wednesday
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both nike hercules and bomarc missiles deemed needed; upcoming decision on intermediate-range ballistic missiles between army jupiter and air force thor.
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Secretary of Defense McElroy ordered a stop to feuding between Army and Air Force over antiaircraft missiles and told reporters both services' new missiles are required. He indicated a soon-to-come decision on another dispute regarding intermediate-range ballistic missiles, with the Pentagon evaluating continuation of Army Jupiter or Air Force Thor.