Editorial Hope and Hurdles in Middle East Peace Efforts
An editorial notes a cautious mood after Begin and Sadat’s joint appearance before the Knesset. It praises tentative steps like Sadat recognizing Israel and Begin opening borders, but stresses major issues remain including 1967 territory, Jerusalem’s status, and Palestinian rights. It urges sustained peace negotiations and warns that regional tension endangers global peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadat
Israel
Middle East
Ani Begin
Egypt
Jerusalem
Junk phone calls and the push for dialing limits
A physicist from Santa Monica and the Citizens Communication Center petitioned the FCC to curb automated dialing for unsolicited messages. They seek consumer opt outs and mandatory disclosure of recorded calls. The piece links era changes in phone use to a Vermont shopkeeper’s anecdote about installing a phone for personal convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baer
Citizens Communication Center
Washington, D.C
Federal Communications Commission
Sadat Kissed by History in Knesset Speech
The Egyptian president and Israeli prime minister echo Zechariah in their Knesset remarks. Sadat presents a measured opening for negotiation, urging a new start while warning against a one sided deal. Begin frames the talks as negotiable, with Peres stressing Palestinian identity and Jordanian options. The piece warns against judging the moment by nightly TV reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Menahem Begin
Anwar Sadat
Israel
Knesset
Washington
Zechariah
PLO
Sadat
State of Israel
Mideast
U.S
Carter
Readers Respond as Letters Spur Broad Debate
A flurry of letters to the editor covers voters’ anger at incumbents, a Long Beach airport coffee shop experience, Kiss album critique, narcotics law coverage questions, and wider concerns about navy bases, government policy, and taxes. The writers include Louis Graf, Mrs. Allen A Steele, Charles E Swisher, Alexis Busby, EF N Busts, and Lester L Marshall, voicing views on elections, public services, culture, crime reporting, and national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Graf
GR. Usman Bellflower
Independent, Press-Telegram
Long Beach
Canada
Puerto Rico
Charles E. Swisher
Madison, Wis
Tim Crobaty
Kiss
Keith Richard
Jimmy Page
Jimi Hendrix
Bay City Rollers
Maria Lisky
Poly High
Maria
Alexis Busby
George Robeson
EF. N
West Coast
Navy Yards
Bremerton
Washington
Mare Island
California
San Diego
Puget Sound
San Francisco Bay
Coronado
Navy Yard
Panama
Colombia
Philadelphia
Lester L
Marshall Seal Beach
Duplication of Government Services Criticized by Readers
In a letter exchange Tony Ross questions ongoing duplication across local county and federal agencies, citing Los Angeles County Military and Veterans Affairs and VA offices. He notes shared benefits pamphlet VA 15-1 and asks editors why taxpayers fund overlapping services. Michael G. Hutko of Norwalk adds a traffic safety query about red lights and safe progression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of
Los Angeles
Military and Veterans Affairs Department
Veterans Administration
County
Tony Ross
Long Beach
Fire Ant Control Ideas From A Reader
A reader comments on methods to combat fire ants including acetylene gas, digging nests, and the impracticality of reaching queens underground. He recalls a gopher run explosion and suggests testing acetylene penetration and possibly importing anteaters, inviting further suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William King Seal Beach
Protect Pets This Christmas Suffering For Kittens And Pups
Leslie Anne Price condemns Christmas gifting of kittens and puppies as toys. She argues parents and animal shelters share blame for animal cruelty and urges shelters to stop rehoming young pets to children during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Anne Price
Long Beach
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Walter Baer
Santa Monica
Rand Corp
Vermont
Hegin
Begin
Cairo
Simon Peres
William Safire
Knievel
Allen A. Steele
Sery
Soviet
Michael G. Hutsko
Norwalk
Harry Friendson
Independent Press-Telegram
Daniel H. Ridder
Samuel C. Cameron
Miles E. Sines
Don Ohl
David Levinson
Bert Resnik
Pine Ave
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