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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1978
Page
4
The piece argues President Carter misreads Soviet intentions and overstates U S strength, urging acknowledgment of Soviet military advances. It cites Solzhenitsyn on Western civil courage and calls for focus on human obligations over rights.
The piece argues the Carter administration shifts toward closer U.S. ties with China to counter the Soviet threat. It notes goals of normalizing relations, Taiwan impasse, arms and technology deals, and the risk of provoking a Soviet preemptive strike if U.S. policy is misplayed. It cites Holbrooke's Hawaii speech and urges cautious, measured action.
G William Miller chairman of the Federal Reserve says a $2.90 minimum wage hike set for Jan 1 may be a mistake and urges a two year postponement to slow inflation. He notes delaying the rise would only shave about 0.05 percent off inflation while labor groups oppose any delay.
Washington reports Cuba is backing away from a new Eritrea commitment after months of deploying troops and aircraft to deter Eritrean resistance near Asmara. Analysts cite casualties, allied pressures from Libya and other Arab states, and Mengistu’s visit as shaping a possible policy shift.
China wary of Moscow while expanding imports from Europe the US and Japan trade with the Soviet Union remains modest at about 2 to 3 percent of China’s total. Political shifts in Beijing have pulled back from Soviet aircraft and power gear even as Hua Kuo feng signals a cautious, limited reengagement.
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