Israel Faces Growing Water Crisis and Litani River Gamble
The article examines Israel’s water challenge as population rises to 5 million by 1990 and discusses options from recycled sewage to sea water desalination. It notes the Litani River in Lebanon as a historically proposed but geopolitically contentious source, with U S and regional tensions shaping potential flows and security implications.
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Los Angeles Times
Jerusalem
Jordan Valley
Galilee
Judean
Israel
Sea of Galilee
Middle East
Mediterranean
Lebanon
Raymond Edde
United States
Edde
Syria
Golan Heights
Litani River
Beirut
Tel Aviv
Mordechai Gur
Jordan
Palestine
W. C. Lowdermilk
Tennessee Valley Authority
United Nations
Lowdermilk
Eshed Kinrot
Banias
Hasbani
Dan
Wakshal
Yarmuk
Jordan Valley Elevation Variations Shape Israel Water Policy
The Jordan Valley drops from 2400 feet near Lebanon to minus 1200 feet at the Dead Sea, with Israel pumping Galilee water due to political rather than economic factors. Pumping raises energy use and ecological concerns as Galilee’s salinity shifts with reduced water content.
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Jordan Valley
Israel
Hela Valley
Sea of Galilee
Dead Sea
Earth
Jordan
Sea of
Galilee
Wakshal
Cameron University seeks grazing lease on city land near Lake Lawtonka
Cameron University offers a five year grazing lease on city owned land bordering Lake Lawtonka in exchange for a five thousand dollar highway easement. The proposal includes building an access road from SH 49 to the Wildlife Refuge at university expense to improve hunter access. The commission endorsed the plan and urged City Council approval.
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Cameron University
Land and Lakes Commission
Cameron
Don Owen
City of
Lawton
Lake Lawtonka
SH 49
Wildlife Refuge
University
Owen
38Th and
Lee
East Gore
Fort Sill Indian School
Lee Blvd
Alcoholism costs U.S. workers and firms losses
The National Council on Alcoholism reports at least six percent of American employees have drinking problems. These workers cause about 25 percent of salaries in losses through absenteeism tardiness spoiled materials and reduced effectiveness in their companies.
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National Council On Alcoholism
Education panel set on Inside Oklahoma Education
Gov. David Boren state Rep. Don Davis and state Sen. Norman Lamb will discuss education on Inside Oklahoma Education at 1 30 p m February 7 on Channel 9 and 5 30 p m February 9 on Channel 13. Betty Roper OEA president and Dr. Richard Morgan OEA executive director will also appear.
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David Boren
Don Davis
Norman Lamb
Oklahoma
Betty Roper
The
Oklahoma Education Association
Richard Morgan
OEA
Dolly Madison and the First White House Inaugural Ball
Dolly Madison organized the first inaugural ball at the White House. She supported her husband James Madison, the fourth President, during his administration.
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James Madison
Dolly
White House
Madison
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Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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Hebrew University
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Public Service Company OF Oklahoma
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