Carter era peace push muddles Middle East aims
John Roche analyzes the Carter administration as it hosts Sadat and Begin in Washington. He argues the “peace” is a presidential showcase, not a genuine settlement, with Arab hard-liners, Saudi interests, and Soviet concerns shaping a fragile, defused outlook across the region.
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CETA debate defends make work label and history
A columnist argues against dismissing the CETA program as make work. He recalls WPA era critiques, defends unemployment relief as essential, and cites Sen. Nelson acknowledging possible flaws yet predicting improvement with amendments.
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Iran as pivotal Western stake in oil and stability
The United States and Western allies face Iran's mounting internal unrest tied to Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's rule. Iran's oil routes through the Persian Gulf and Hormuz affect Europe, Japan, and the United States, while Soviet influence grows in Afghanistan. West seeks a stable Iran to defuse regional crisis and maintain oil lifelines.
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Japan
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi
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Straits of Hormuz
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Afghanistan
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Party music and parental worries stretch across generations
The passage argues that censoring or denying children party music causes intergenerational conflict. It notes parents overreact to rock and disco, questioning why kids could not enjoy diverse tunes from Bach to Rachmaninoff as part of their growth.
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James J. Kilpatrick
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Handel
Rachmaninoff
Nine-digit ZIP codes proposed to speed mail service
The Postal Service plans adding four numbers to ZIP codes nationwide to create nine digit codes for each block. Officials promise faster service and fewer rate-bike increases, though resistance is expected from those weary of numeric changes and impersonality. A biblical quote closes the piece.
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Senate mood shifts as Byrd faces October tests
The piece notes Senator Byrd’s long standing bipartisanship with Howard Baker and his fairness in rule use. It cites pressures from the ERA deadline, labor reform, and Humphrey Hawkins legislation, plus Carter veto threats, threatening to push the 95th Congress toward an Oct 14 end date.
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Public apology letter from Mansfield inmate addresses crime and faith
A prisoner at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield issues a fourfold public apology for attempted rape and felonious assault. He asks forgiveness from the victim, her husband, the Middletown community, and his own family. He praises local police for their work, explains motives, and vows reform through faith and Bible study, aiming to help others avoid crime.
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