Congress must not delay B-1 bomber modernization
The Daily Oklahoman argues against freezing B-1 bomber production to wait for a new President. It warns opponents will push amendments to defund upgrades, citing defense stakes, aging bombers, and risks of relying on intercontinental missiles alone. It notes groups opposing the program and stresses must maintain modern strategic air power.
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White House
Truman
Strategic Air Command
Daily
Oklahoman
Meany Opposes Soviet Trade Union Visits
The United States refuses visas to four Soviet trade union officials amid Helsinki tensions. Editorial argues Meany’s stance risks closing borders and harming open society goals, urging U S openness to engage with Soviet labor figures. The piece cautions against letting a single leader drive policy.
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United States
Soviet Union
Helsinki
State Department
San Francisco
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Scandals Threaten Democratic House Control
The article argues the Watergate era questions the Democrats’ grip on Congress. It highlights Rep Wayne Hays and others’ sex scandal fallout, suggesting a GOP rebound could come if public sentiment deepens against Capitol Hill corruption and Democratic leadership.
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Washington
Congress
Richard Nixon
Senate
Capitol Hill
Wayne Hays
Ohio
Congress in crisis as Do Nothing label lingers
Ernest Cuneo criticizes Democratic leadership amid sexual scandals and chaotic House politics. He cites Speaker Carl Albert preparing for retirement while Abzug’s confrontational style and public opinion claim a failing Congress. The piece predicts electoral consequences this Election Day.
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Carl Albert
Democratic Congress
Chilean Leftists Refuse Exile Amid Torture Tales and Detentions
Chilean authorities say fewer than 500 political detainees remain with Orlando Letelier's family sending a child to finish school before exile. Prominent Communist Luis Corvalan remains jailed since 1973 while others released in May include Ramirez Sepulveda Vuskovic and Palma. Corvalan’s health cited but spirits low after his son’s death in Europe.
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Chile
Salvador Allende
Allende
Orlando Letelier
United States
Letelier
Luis Corvalan
Communist Party of Chile
Popular Unity Coalition
Pedro Felipe Ramirez
Corvalan
Europe
Chilean Marxist exiles and detainees blamed on Soviet Cuba policy
William Giandoni reports that the USSR and Cuba are blamed for ongoing detentions of Marxist activists. Pinochet offered swaps, Moscow and Havana did not respond, while the U.S. admitted up to 300 detainees with strict exclusions. Only 68 people and families traveled to the United States in 11 months.
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Soviet Union
Cuba
Augusto Pinochet
Gen. Pinochet
Moscow
Havana
United States
Allende
Sen
Carlos Altamirano
Socialist Party
Volodia Teitelboim
Communist Central Committee
Anselmo
Only In Oklahoma Only In Oklahoma
A crowded view of Oklahoma politics shows a race to build prisons before the next legislature session and the governor's recall of Carter endorsement. Candidates line up for the third district seat with Albert Carl a potential surprise. Ford and Reagan court undecided Republican delegates as Oklahoma legislators face interim work and possible ignored recommendations.
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Oklahoma
Boren Administration
Albert Carl
Lebanon Left Hit With Loss In Latest War
In Beirut and across Lebanon a brutal civil conflict drags on as Moslem leftist forces clash with Christian groups. Syria asserts influence to block Islamist threats while seeking leverage over Palestinian factions and regional rivals.
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Beirut
Syria
Israel
Assad
PLO
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