Sinai accord marks cautious step toward Middle East peace
The interim Egypt Israel pact is framed as a bargaining trade that avoids a fifth war. Egypt seeks to focus on economic problems with U S support, while Israel gains security concessions and U S aid. Egyptian concessions provoke mixed reactions among Arabs, with uncertain long term regional impact.
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Roses Leave Town as Autumn Opens New Year’s Balance
Autumn marks the natural year's midpoint with spring and summer now behind us. The piece reflects on renewal and the cycle of life as seeds from Pennsylvania farms mature, harvest ends, and preparations begin for winter and next spring.
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Dentists Face Pressure From Lawsuits and Insurance Obedience
Dentists face income constraints as wages in other trades rise while they bear costs of equipment, staff, and office rent. Labor, government, and insurers push for control over treatment and costs, risking impersonal care. Amarillo hosts a dental practice symposium to defend the patient dentist relationship.
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Infession: Triffin's warning on world recession fears
Yale economist Robert Triffin coins infession to describe inflation in recession. The piece blames excessive spending, large deficits, and policy folly for the United States and Western economies facing slowing growth, higher unemployment, and rising prices. It criticizes Ford's deficit stance and Kissinger's aid proposals as fueling the malaise.
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States push ethics laws but enforcement lag persists
The piece notes 30 states plus localities have conflict of interest laws yet enforcement remains weak. It argues federal laws are lax, presses for citizen and press action, cites Common Cause data on ethics commissions, and highlights reforms in California Washington South Dakota with voter support and rapid adoption.
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Post Vietnam syndrome and McFarland case profiled
The piece follows Vietnam veteran Bill McFarland, disabled and jailed for murder, detailing wartime trauma, alleged incompetence in his trial, and calls for parole to VA hospital care. It contrasts this with broader postwar issues and political satire about Washington life and society.
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