Sinai aid package to cost U S taxpayers billions
Congress faces a costly Sinai accord with initial outlay of at least 3 billion dollars. Israel would receive about 2.2 billion including 1.5 billion for armaments and 700 million for economic aid, while Egypt would get 700 million in economic aid.
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Washington Journal notes high costs for Sinai operation arms aid
The article argues Congress will approve substantial funding for Sinai operations and arms for Egypt and Israel. It cites a $20 million to $30 million civilian tech force, Saudi financing for Egyptian purchases, and Israel seeking F-15s, Lance missiles, and 100 missiles with 70 mile range, plus a push for F-16s though production lags. It also notes Bayh and McGovern abstained in Senate Sinai vote.
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Open Meetings Flouted by Las Vegas Officials
Editorial condemns Clark County City and County Commissions for bypassing Nevada Open Meeting Law by barring the press from two consolidation meetings. The piece urges legal review by officials and advocates for public access, urging voters to remember the issue at the next election.
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Warders Of The Passes In Sinai See American Watchmen
Max Lerner argues that placing 200 American technicians at the Mitla passes in the Sinai to monitor early warning systems is a prudent step toward peace. He cites Kissinger era aims, risks of regional instability, and the need for an American presence under UN oversight in a broader Middle East settlement with Egypt Israel Syria and the PLO.
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Almanac notes for October 21, 1975
Almanac highlights Oct 21 1833 birth of Alfred Nobel and Oct 21 1879 Edison lamp invention. Also notes WWI action by U S 1st Division in 1917 and the Aberfan disaster of 1966 with 135 bodies found two days later. Quotes Terhune on winning.
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Diplomat Moynihan Attacks Amin as Racist Murderer
In San Francisco Moynihan labels Idi Amin a racist murderer over Uganda's brutal killings and calls on the OAU to disavow him. NAACP official Clarence Mitchell echoes, likening Amin to Hitler and defending U.S. standards while criticizing Dahomey’s envoy.
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