Congress Should Let Energy Proposal Be Weighed Calmly
Mondale criticizes Congress for a summer vacation while Carter energy measures await review. The piece argues prolonged consideration is wise given a 142 billion price tag and government role changes, and cautions Carter against overplaying Truman style pressure.
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Carter
White House
Shakespeare
Capitol Hill
Harry Truman
Truman
Soviet Buildup in Cuba Stirs U.S. Public concern
The article notes growing U.S. worry over Soviet military activity in Cuba amid SALT II detente talks and wheat sales to Moscow. It cites Sen. Stone pressing the State Department for full disclosure, with reports of Cuban base construction, a 6,000-strong troop brigade, and new Soviet command structures near Florida.
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Kenneth B. Keating
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Florida
Nuclear Showdown Impending
A critical critique of SALT II argues the treaty cedes a six to one Soviet counterforce edge, enables Backfire bombers, and risks a nuclear Pearl Harbor. The NSIC study is cited to claim U.S. defense cuts as dangerous while media fail to challenge White House narratives. The piece questions whether the Senate will act to avert nuclear catastrophe.
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U.S
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White House
Defense Department
Pentagon
Salt
National Strategy Information Center
NSIC
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Kremlin
Eisenhower
East 58Th St
New York City
N.Y
America
Perspective on radiation exposure in light of Three Mile Island
The article argues that everyday radiation from environment and buildings exceeds small nuclear readings, noting natural and cosmic sources, medical X rays, and coal plant offsite exposure. It cites government limits for workers at 5 000 millirems and compares with nuclear plant releases and plutonium pacemakers.
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Terrorism over Israel and global complicity examined
The Jonathan Institute memorializes Lt. Col. Jonathan Netanyahu and hosts a conference on international terrorism. The piece argues terrorism is driven by terrorists and state support, cites Soviet complicity, and warns of macro threats and the need for strong intelligence and conditioned Western aid to international bodies.
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Europe
Israel
Palestine Liberation Organization
Jonathan Institute
Jonathan Netanyahu
Entebbe
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United States
Henry Jackson
Soviet Union
Yasser Arafat
Vienna
Willy Brandt
Bruno Kreisky
Austria
Arafat
Bulgaria
PLO
Black Sea
Aldo Moro
Italy
Rhodesia
Libya
World Bank
United Nations
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