Ditchley talks reveal deep West split on Soviet threat
Philip Gegelin reports from Ditchley Park England where 35 experts from the United States Britain Canada France Germany Norway Switzerland Australia and Iran discuss the long term Soviet threat. Views range from global military strategy to political subversion with sharp divides between hard liners and soft liners. Dialogue shows Europe sees complexity and interdependence while Americans push for firmer posture and shared burden amid distrust of rapid U S nuclear policy shifts.
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Iran faces multi faction civil war after Khomeini death
A US intelligence estimate warns Iran will fracture into rival groups within two years of Khomeini's death. The clerics led by Beheshti gain power while moderates, nationalists, and leftists clash with the clergy and each other. Civil war could devastate Iran, as in Lebanon, unless the clergy consolidates power quickly. Robert J. Wagman reports for NEA.
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Daily Times Christmas Fund Faces Tight Time for Toys
With four days until Christmas the Daily Times fund sits at about one third of its $16,000 goal. Salvation Army plans to aid 800 needy area families and urges donations to the Merry Christmas Fund at 500 Mildred Ave Primos PA 19018. Last year’s $15,000 total underscores the need amid high inflation and economic strain.
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Christmas turkeys and local recalls through the decades
A compiled snapshot shows a century of local notes from 100 years ago to a decade ago. It covers turkey prices at 47 cents a pound, hog killings by John Collins of South Chester, a theft report at John Harkin's Shoe Store and a reward for missing shoes, plus obituaries and careers of local public figures and college sport funding debates.
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Almanac December 22 1980 overview and birthdays
The almanac notes Monday December 22 1980, the 357th day with nine to follow. It lists celestial events and visible planets Mercury Venus Jupiter Saturn morning and Mars as evening star. It marks Deems Taylor’s birth on this date and recalls Managua earthquake histories.
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Off to the woods for a tree
Mary Beth Lauer recounts a family Christmas tree outing to Proctor Wetherill Christmas Tree Farm near Ludwigs Corner. The piece describes mud, mittens, and a hunt for the perfect tree, priced by height, with a tractor ride back to a Santa statue and warm cocoa. The author notes the Waltons as a contrast to modern holiday rituals.
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Good Samaritan Returns Cash After ATM Glitch
A Brookhaven bank ATM failed on December 9 delivering no cash to a requester and a nearby couple. An unknown man entered, asked about the shortage, and handed them $200 from his own funds before leaving. The writer praises the stranger and wishes him a merry Christmas and happy new year.
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Puppies Sold Promptly After Classified Ad Applause
A reader thanks Esther in the Times classified department for outstanding service after selling five Cocker Spaniel puppies advertised Friday. Two sold that night, three the next morning, with praise for Esther's help over 15 years. The note identifies Esther Gaiser.
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Kind Brother Remembered As Gentle Vietnam Veteran
In a Dec article, Charles E Mock and Jie Eddy Mock are recalled as kind, nonviolent figures who served in Vietnam and spent five years as welders. The writer expresses trust in the truth, critiques the legal system, and laments perceived protection of the guilty over the innocent.
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Sweat and Sweat Only Drive Black Athlete’s Success
Sam Alfonsi argues that hunger and determination, not money, fuel athletic achievement. He says hard work, overcoming obstacles, and sweat set apart winners, noting that no group has a monopoly on effort and that white athletes could learn from this ethic.
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