Indochinese Refugees Seek Welcome Amid Global Reluctance
Perspective notes about nearly 90,000 Indochinese refugees in Thailand and boats, with infants and elderly, awaiting asylum. It cites US admits 8k, France 8k, Australia 74, Israel 66, Britain 2k, and UNHCR aid, urging the United States to absorb 15,000 more despite unemployment pressures.
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Vietnam
Cambodia
Thailand
United States
France
Australia
Israel
Norway
Britain
Indochina
State Department
Nuclear power debate fuels national initiative idea
United States Senator Abourezk proposes a constitutional national initiative to place a nuclear policy on the ballot, arguing citizens should directly vote on energy choices. The piece surveys reactor plans, protests, and political stances from Carter aides to anti nuclear groups, highlighting public unease and the push for citizen input.
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James Abomrezk
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James Schlesinger
Carter
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New Hampshire
Clamshell Alliance
Carter Administration
Vietnam
Abourezk
The Danville Register Open Letters Policy
The Danville Register invites letters to the editor signed with full addresses for verification. For verification purposes only, telephone numbers must be listed. All letters may be edited or shortened when page space is tight.
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Danville’ Register
Rowland Evans And Novak Sell The Panama Canal Treaty
Washington, Carter aides square for Senate ratification as Hamilton Jordan takes the lead to win two thirds. The plan includes Aragon as deputy and signals a broad White House push on Israel, SALT and tax reform amid liberal and business opposition. Yarmolinsky returns to an advisory post signaling Washington change after long service.
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Hamilton Jordan
Carter
Senate
Jordan
White House
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Soviet Union
Jesse Helms
North Carolina
Joé Aragon
Aragon
Democratic National Committee
Dlzarre
Bert Lance
Lance
Business Roundtable
Defense Department
Johnson
Yarmolinsky
ACDA
Begin Seeks Peace Despite Tough Israeli Stance
Washington watched Prime Minister Begin present a measured peace plan that mixed flexibility with stubborn insistence on preconditions. He argued Israel would not abandon conquered lands but signaled willingness to phased withdrawal if confidence grows, urging Geneva talks and UN 242 backed terms amid U S leverage and Arab concerns.
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PLO
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Abdurate
Jacob Javits
RNY
Middle East
Jerusalem
Egypt
United States
Energy Independence Delayed by Breeder-Reactor Vote
Washington column argues that Senate approval of the Clinch River breeder reactor delays energy independence, contrasting Carter opposition with global moves toward reactors. Critics warn a coal emphasis would cost health, jobs, and fuel costs, urging sane action amid ongoing nuclear options.
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Senate
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Geneva Up and Geneva Down in Middle East Talks
Joseph Kraft argues Begin’s Geneva plan signals a Geneva Down, not progress, with Palestinians excluded and Arab concessions tentative. He warns the get together could heighten tension, urging Geneva as a staged, limited starting point while Carter and Begin avoid premature peace breakthroughs.
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Near East
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Carter
Middle East
Begin
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New York
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