Great Powers and Middle East policy echo through history
The author critiques U S and Israeli diplomacy from Johnson to Begin, arguing grand power settlements failed. It cites oil leverage after the Yom Kippur War, Sadat’s memoir excerpt, and the rise of Likud as a counter to labor appeal. It warns against outside preconditions and urges genuine negotiations without imposed terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abu Adam Smith
Israel
OPEC
Labor
Menahem Begin
Attila the Hun
Likud
Begin
Ben Franklin
Johnson
Carter
Carter urges firm stance against Castro in Caribbean policy
The piece argues Cuba under Fidel Castro challenges U.S. influence in the Caribbean and Africa. It notes Jamaica under Michael Manley leans left, Cuban expansionism worries Washington, and calls for neutralizing Castro to curb Soviet spread while quoting energy policy resolve and biblical Romans as broader moral framing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalynn Carter
Jamaica
Caribbean
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Michael Manley
Castro
Bay of Pigs
Soviet Union
Central America
South America
Moscow
Africa
Angola
Ethiopia
Mrs. Carter's Latin trip seen as goodwill tour not policy
A reader questions the Carter administrations portrayal of Mrs. Carter's overseas journey as a substantive mission. He argues the trip is a goodwill tour focused on public relations, not foreign policy, and critiques the emphasis on women's liberation rhetoric and official reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rosalynn Carter
Carter
Jacqueline Kennedy
Jimmy
Mrs. Carter
Carter Administration
Milkaholics and cats pace the house for milk around dawn
In a humorous column John Sinor riffs on milk breathroughs, milk runs, and milk-loving teens and cats. He jokes about milk shortages at home, 24 hour markets, and the idea of a milk burglar, while musing on science’s milk claims and the need for varied milks.
Newspaper Subscription Rates and Mail Details
The Journal published by News Journal Inc lists Middletown Ohio delivery options. It details prices for home delivery and motor routes, Sunday rates, calendar month charges, and annual mail subscriptions with payable-in-advance terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
News Journal, Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
Letters to the Editor dispute H R 449 and parade leadership
A reader defends opposition to House Bill 449 citing PTA and OEA concerns and questions why Madison High did not lead Memorial Day parade. The letter notes Madison Board of Education opposition, calls for open negotiations, and recalls past parade leadership by Monroe and Middletown bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Middletown
Parent-Teacher Association
Ohio
PTA
OEA
Ohio Education Association
Mike) Stratton
Robert Lucas
Ohio Pta Council
Lucas
Wilmington College
Madison Board of Education
Madison Board
Board of Education
Stratton
Middletown Teachers Association
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Board of Education
Joseph W. Haines
P.O
Madison High
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Great Powers
Middle East
United States
Lyndon B. Johnson
Nasser
Jerusalem
Marquis Scranton
Duke Rogers
Prince Kissinger
White House
Anwar Sadat
Egypt
Sadat
Bak
Into the
Children OF
Kipling
Tom Braden
India
Jimmy Yes
John Sinor
Copley News Service
Kona
Wonder Dog
Dennis the Menace
Sirs
the Journal
Monroe
Chevyl Hall
May Ave
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