Curious Diplomacy and Soviet Ties in Iran Iraq War
An analysis argues Moscow pursues neutrality while quietly aiding Iran and Iraq to extend influence. It notes Soviet shipments to Iraq via Aquaba and a Syria pact, plus airlifts from Libya and Syria to Iran, aiming for a protracted indecisive conflict and greater Soviet clout.
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Kremlin
Moscow
United States
Leonid Brezhnev
Edmund Muskie
Iran
Iraq
Khuzistan
Jordan
Red Sea
Aquaba
Ethiopia
South Yemen
Syria
Damascus
Libya
Persian Gulf
Brezhnev
Portugal Conservative Alliance wins broad victory in elections
The Democratic Alliance led by Francisco La Carneiro scores a sweeping win across Portugal on October 5. The pro free enterprise, anti socialist platform gains support in agrarian reform areas and Lisbon and Oporto suburbs, signaling a shift away from socialist rule and bolstering Western democracy amid Middle East conflicts.
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Middle East
Portugal
Democratic Alliance
Francisco la Carneiro
Lisbon
Oporto
Thatcher
London
Spain
France
Italy
New York Gold Chain Robberies Prompt Opinion
A reader notes youths snatching gold chains in New York with storefront buyers accepting stolen chains for 60 to 80 dollars. The piece also cites subway mugging waves and a proposal to raise fares to fund more police, with a provocative South Carolina comparison and a call for harsh measures against crime.
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New York
Koch
South Carolina
Who's President What Difference Plenty
Analysis of presidential power notes the United States system of checks and balances limits the president. It argues appointments are where the president has lasting influence and cites Carter permitting Ralph Nader to pick many EPA personnel as an example of losing control.
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The
United States
Carter
Ralph Nader
EPA
Department of Government
Supreme Court
Merrick the Elephant Man and the Supreme Court Picks
Decrying mankind's reliance on social stars, the piece recalls Joseph Merrick the Elephant Man and his resilience. It then argues presidents influence the Supreme Court, praising Eisenhower's Warren appointment and forecasting future high court choices by Carter and Reagan era politics.
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Washington
Joseph Merrick
London
Whitechapel Road
Broadway
Silver Screen
Michael Howell
Peter Ford
Merrick
Supreme Court
Eisenhower
Earl Warren
Warren
Madison
James Story
Wilson
James McReynolds
Jimmy Carter
Gov
Reagan
Two Steps to Confidence in Salvation for Mrs A D
A letter advises Mrs A D to resist Satan by focusing on Christ not works. It urges daily fellowship with Jesus, Bible reading, and prayer to strengthen faith and gain victory over sin, emphasizing salvation by grace through Christ alone.
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Dr. Graham
Satan
God
Christ
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