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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1977

Page

5

Begin leads Likud push as West Bank dominates talks

Arab leaders await whether Bern will annex the West Bank captured in 1967 and demand land return and a Palestinian state. Shimon Peres rejects joining a Likud unity government, while Begin tours Kdum amid strong backing. Former Gen. Ariel Sharon backs the election result and a continued Israeli hold on the West Bank.

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California Laetrile bill sparks cancer quackery fears

California senators debate Campbell's Laetrile bill allowing manufacture and sale by prescription with risk disclosure and second opinion urging cautious use. Opponents call it dangerous false hope while the American Cancer Society warns against misleading patients and government officials signal openness to possible signing by Gov. Brown.

Nate Holden D-Culver City Robert Presley D-Riverside Bob Wilson D-La Mesa Wes California FDA Campbell American Cancer Society Senate Raymond Weisberg Society Assembly Brown

Nixon letter debates Vietnam aid and peace accords

The document outlines U S policy on post war aid to North Vietnam, citing Nixon and Kissinger statements that Congress was misled about secret negotiations. It notes Hanoi’s violations, including crossing the DMZ and invading South Vietnam, and discusses President Carter’s stance on future aid.

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Ford vows to speak out on Carter policy at fund dinner

Former President Ford says he will not be muzzled and criticizes Carter's economic plan and election day registration. He notes inflation up eight percent in 100 days and pledges support for the new administration while maintaining reservations about Congress and Carter programs.

Israel Besio West Bank Moreh Abraham Kaddum Tel Aviv Jordan Ford Susan Washington Man Carter GOP Bill Brock Democratic Congress National Committee Gerald R. Ford Walter F. Mondale Mondale White House de Hondhine Eeticit Congress Geo McGovern Sen. McGovern Brock Senate House Howard H. Baker Tennessee Rep John Rhodes Arizona

SALT Talks Move Toward Compromise Formula

U S Secretary of State Cyrus Vance and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko reportedly continued five hour talks in Geneva on a compromise plan to ease deadlock in SALT talks. Aimed at curbing strategic weapons without blocking Backfire bases, the proposal would limit U S cruise missiles and reduce both sides arsenals while starting a new round of negotiations. The talks paused for Kremlin guidance as Waldheim warned of deep divides and a prolonged path to a new treaty before SALT I expires in October.

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Disagreement Over Withdrawal Plans Shakes Korea Talks

Sin glaub and Carter clash over a possible withdrawal six days before Seoul talks. Singlaub privately shares Gen Vesey's view, while Ves sey's deputy Lt Gen Burns advocates strengthening remaining U.S. Air Force units to back any decision.

Singlaub Carter Seoul John W. Vessey U.N U.S Korea Vessey Air Force John J. Burns Burns

Fresno teen found dead in canal likely fifth victim

AP reports Janet Herstein, 17, was found strangled near a Mendota canal. Authorities say a killer targeting girls within a square mile area may be responsible, using the same method on four prior victims whose bodies were also dumped west of Fresno.

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