Foster Criticizes U.S. Defense Preparations

The United States must begin a crusade to save the free world, William C. Foster, former Deputy Secretary of Defense, asserted dramatically at the opening public forum Monday night. His speech was entitled "Balance in Our Concept of National Security."

Foster charged that, despite the evidence of Soviet strength, "there is a growing complacency not yet dispelled by our national leaders." The U. S. government must "rise to our dangers and our opportunities," he said.

In addition, the government should begin an extensive program of construction of fallout shelters. Further, technicians sent by the United States to foreign countries should not live lavishly, but follow Soviet technicians' example of living at a standard equal with that of most native residents.