Turks Doubt U S Will Amid SALT II Strains
Turkish officials question American resolve as Congress lifted the arms embargo but lingering distrust remains. Ankara seeks Moscow consent for reconnaissance flights and fears Soviet rejection may derail SALT II ratification while Carter pledges treaty observance.
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Politicizing the WHO Risks its Credibility and Purpose
The United States warns the World Health Organization against becoming a Middle East political instrument as Arab states push to strip Israel of voting rights and move a regional office. Investigations show health in occupied Gaza and West Bank has improved, raising questions about politicized health policy and global funding reliance. The U.S. threatens withdrawal if politics override health goals in a 151-nation body.
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Middle East
Saudis Turn to Iraq and Syria as Oil Trowdown Deepens
Six months after warning of reduced Saudi production the United States faces a shifting oil diplomacy as Saudi Arabia signals limits on output while seeking help from Iraq and Syria and hints at Soviet involvement. The piece links Carter policy with a broader energy and geopolitical crisis amid calls for better oversight of nursing home care following a separate patient advocacy case.
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Wages and Prices Rise Amid Government and Corporate Pressure
The commentary accuses a large employer named Sam of inflating wages and bypassing public restraints while government alarm over hospital costs grows. It highlights planned pay for 53 nursing positions at a federal prison hospital and compares with local centers, noting extensive regulatory overhead driving up daily hospital costs.
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A Friend Looks At San Francisco
A reflective travel sketch praises the San Francisco Bay area noting skyline changes, wine regions near Napa Valley, robust transit like BART and cable cars, low transit fares, ferries, and strong regional growth while criticizing Los Angeles leadership and high living costs.
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