Dramatic Mideast Turn in First 10 Days Shocks Allies
General Ira C. Baker notes a new Arab-Israeli war with Arabs holding air, sea, and ground superiority thanks to Russian weapons and rapid resupply. Israel, surrounded by hostile forces, mobilizes for bold southern offensives while Russia and the United States clash over arms. oil and diplomacy reshape prospects.
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Israel
Russia
Suez Canal
Free World
Middle East
United States
Nixon
Leonid Brezhnev
Moscow
Tough stance pays dividends in Middle East crisis
The United States stood firm as crisis over direct Soviet intervention in the Middle East risked a major confrontation. Moscow averted fire by recognizing American strength and readiness. The episode suggests critics of containment should weigh the consequences of appeasement and muscular diplomacy.
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United States
Soviet Union
Mideast
U.S
Israel
Finley and the A s contract clash over manager move
The piece argues Charles C. Finley has fame but little love from fans while backing calls that Oakland A s owner should honor a two year Williams contract and block a unilateral move. It questions whether such leverage should override managerial wishes.
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Cart
Charles C. Finley
Finley
A’s
Dick Williams
A's
Williams
Imanaper
Val
Impeachment talk and Ford Albert contingency
James Kilpatrick weighs impeachment talk against Richard Nixon and the Twenty-fifth Amendment. He argues two thirds Senate support is unlikely, favors Ford or Albert as vice president, and praises Irving Brant and Irving Brown for constitutional reform ideas while noting the era’s political strain and the need for a prudent safety valve.
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Washington
Richard Mixon
Nixon
Senate
Richard Nixon
Archie Cox
Gerald Ford
Carl Albert Tr Iy
Mr. Ford
Harry Byed
Virginia
James Buckley
New York
Carl Albert
White House
Hara
Irving Brant
Madison
Irving Browt
Barry Goldwater on Soviet Actions and Detente Critique
The columnist denounces Soviet propaganda from Pravda and Moscow News while defending a hard line view of the USSR. He notes a massive arms buildup, a pivotal Middle East airlift, and warns against being swayed by Soviet rhetoric as wheat deals and summits shape U.S. policy.
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Russia
United States
Moscow News
Europe
Soviet Union
Congress
Communist Party
Pravda
Sens
Jacob Davits
New York
Henry Jackson
Washington
Sen. Javits
Sen. Jackson
Indochina
North Vietnam
Middle East
California teachers union bill lives on in push for bargaining
CTA executive director Jack Rees predicts next year will see a bill mandating compulsory collective bargaining for all public employees in California. AB 1243 by Bob Moretti passed the Assembly 41 to 31 and awaits Senate action, backed by CTA NAEP and AFL-CIO groups. The piece notes nationwide echoes via HR 8677 and highlights Michigan strikes that shaped the debate, with Senate Public Employment and Retirement members listed.
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California Teachers Association
Jack D. Rees
CTA
Hayward
Burlingame
Finnald Reagan
Senate
Rees
Assembly
Bob Moretti
North Hollywood
Senate Committee On
Public Employment
California
Congress
National Education Association
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Afl-Cio
NBA
Trval
Aflco American Federation of Teachers
APT
Washington
Michigan
Inn
AFT
Michigan Education Association
NEA
Detroit Federation of Teachers
Barrett
Flint Journal
Reagan
House of Representatives
James E. Whetmare
Garden
After the kaleidoscope of 16 days of politics
A personal column reflects on the Nixon era turmoil, resignations, and impeachment talk. It notes Agnew, Cox, and Richardson guidance, the press questioning tapes, and calls for transparency while acknowledging partisan divisions in Washington.
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Security Council
Agnew
Gill Hell
Isorerain
Nixoms
Coxal
Rubicon
Huskind
Essecen
Sitllsie
Judge Strica
Sen. Stennis
Washington
Richardson
Lane Nixon
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