12/14/1978
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"A comprehensive outline of U.S. worldwide broadcasting needs indicates a requirement for 12 additional VOA transmitters for broadcast to Asia and Africa, beyond those required for European broadcasts."
"Extending Board for International Broadcasting-type transmissions to other nations where access to information is restricted would be highly impractical for a variety of reasons."
"I feel that entry into force of this Convention will be an important step in controlling and preventing pollution from vessel discharges."
"There is no significant unused transmitter capacity available for sharing among U.S. broadcasters or between U.S. and other Western broadcasters."