Arab Union Merge Fails to Stir Regional Powers
The Syrian Libyan merger announcement drew little reaction in the Arab world and Israel. Egyptian President Anwar Sadat called it very encouraging with irony, while Assad and Khadafy had labeled him a traitor for seeking peace with Israel.
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World condemns merger as a children’s game amid regional tensions
Egypt’s official news agency quotes Khadafy as having a mental disturbance and an evil sadistic nature. Kuwait offers cautious encouragement for the union while Israel remains silent during Rosh Hashana. Israeli officials worry the Syria Libyan linkage could expose military assets, and Prime Minister Begin says Assad pursues the merger to bolster his minority sect’s position.
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Poland seeks Soviet aid to ease labor unrest and debts
Poland's government sent Deputy Premier Mieczyslaw Jagielski and officials to Moscow to discuss Soviet-Polish economic ties with Nikolai Baibakov. Tass reported a warm meeting as Warsaw sought long term credits to cover interest on a $20 billion Western debt and to finance imports of oil and gas amid ongoing strikes.
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