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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1977
Page
4
The text argues that U S and Soviet interests clash in the Middle East and that Sadat and Begin maneuver to influence outcomes. It notes Carter’s pursuit of a grand power settlement and casts Sadat as crafty and Begin as wary of fervent nationalist rhetoric, highlighting strategic posturing by both leaders.
The piece argues Sadat's Cairo visit was choreographed to ease tensions with Israel. It notes smooth prayer at Jerusalem’s mosques, heavy Jordanian Saudi and Moroccan backing, and a cautious reaction from PLO and Syria as Begin seeks talks with Arab leaders.
The Washington Post comments on Jimmy Carter declaring Oct 9 Leif Ericson Day and questions use of Norse terms. The piece critiques gendered and ethnic labeling in historic naming patterns and defends honoring Leif Ericson as a heroic Norseman.
Murray Kempton critiques the House Assassinations Committee noting 109 permanent staff plus 30 consultants rely on a $2.5 million budget expected to renew. He argues the committee has found nothing, a situation he says embarrasses no one in power.
ABC covered Egyptian President Anwar Sadat in Israel delaying the Michigan Ohio State game broadcast. Thousands of fans phoned ABC in New York and affiliates nationwide seeking explanation. Diplomatic efforts to alter Sadat’s travel plans reportedly failed before his departure to Ben Gurion Airport.
A State Department spokesman recalls Anwar Sadat ignoring warnings and telegrams from Ohio and Michigan alumni clubs to delay his Middle East peace move. Sadat reportedly said he valued peace over football coverage and remarked he did not give a damn. The remark casts doubt on his receptiveness to global negotiations.
The Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith offers one adult one vote to blacks in Rhodesia if a deal includes Muzorewa Sithole and Chirau leaders. The Patriotic Front rejects the plan, denouncing Muzorewa as a puppet and signaling continued guerrilla war backed by the Soviets and possibly Cubans. Andrew Young denounces the offer as fraud while backing cautious Western views.
The Journal, published daily by News Journal Inc in Middletown Ohio lists rates for home delivery by carrier or motor route and for mail subscriptions in the United States and abroad. Prices cover weekday and Sunday editions with weekly and monthly options and advance payment requirements.
A letter urges county takeover of the Warren County Animal Shelter and criticizes the new management for harming stray animals. It recalls 342 years of humane practices and asks public support, license enforcement, and leash-law action while noting the Humane Association’s address and contact.
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