Letter From The Editor On Middle East Tension
Beirut editors reflect on growing Arab Israeli tensions observed during the Mid-East Study Tour. The piece notes early experiences shaping perspectives and hints at further insights to come.
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1972
Page
1
Beirut editors reflect on growing Arab Israeli tensions observed during the Mid-East Study Tour. The piece notes early experiences shaping perspectives and hints at further insights to come.
The group notes U S aid to Israel totaling 786 million dollars equating to about 330 dollars per person, with no aid to Arab states. In Cairo, U S Ministry staff number 10, far fewer than a full embassy, while Arab resentment toward U S support to Israel persists. Observers describe Lebanon as banking and communications hub, with equal Muslim Christian populations, and Soviet interest growing in the region as Arab leaders warn of a possible explosive conflict.
Mrs Richard Perry and her two sons visited Mrs Terry Rose Thursday afternoon Miss Hazel Hellyer visited Faye Platt Saturday evening Mrs Robert Lapointe who spent the past week with her daughter Mrs Terry Rose and family returned to St Charles Mo with her husband who had spent the weekend at the Rose home Mr and Mrs Mark Allen and sons Mrs Lloyd Brown Mrs Merle Prater and Hazel Hellyer were in attendance
Centerville residents attend church gatherings, dinner visits, and hospital auxiliary activities. Mrs. Maude Whitehead hosted a Sunday dinner with Clarence Whitehead family. James, Keith, and Kay McCord joined Edward McCord for a Saturday dinner. Claire Robinson’s funeral had organist Mrs. Clarence Whitehead. Auxiliary board meeting and blood bank work noted. Gusts include visits to Moravia WSCS and Legion Auxiliary, and various home gatherings with the Rose, Calhoun, Prater, and Tuttle households.
Mrs Earl Swift and family share visitors and church attendance in Franklin area. Duane Wilson Mark and Kevin Brown and Beryl Brown visit Earl Swift and family. Dorothy Pickrell spends time with relatives at Roscoe Argos and with her mother. Several locals attend services for Katherine La Mar at St. Mary's Albia. Family gatherings include Eastlicks and Calhouns with multiple Sunday visits and overnight stays.
News of Interest From Vosburg lists gatherings and visits including area families at basketball games in Chariton and Centerville funeral services, with multiple mentions of the Browns Whiteheads Christys and Dicks. Local visits, dinners, and moving help span Albia Moravia Des Moines and Mt Prospect Illinois, plus a Clover Leaf club event.
Ferrell Frame of St James Missouri was a Sunday dinner guest at the Christy home. Joyce and Carol visited at the Fred Christy residence. Mr and Mrs Wayne Christy and others attended a Sweetheart Banquet at Chariton River Baptist church with Fonda Dicks helping serve. Clara Brown spent Monday afternoon with Beryl Brown. Doris Joyce and Carol Christy attended 4-H at Don Whitehead’s home Monday evening.
Social visits and weekend gatherings inform Brushy Brushy residents. Mr. and Mrs. Aric Fenton and others shared time with extended families, while Mrs. Dean Brandon consulted a dentist. A Valentine Sweetheart banquet took place at Chariton River Baptist church hosted by the Adult Bible Study Group.
Robert Young opened the evening as attendees enjoyed a meal of ham corn green beans and rolls with coffee. Tables featured Valentine centerpieces and a sweetheart token honored the longest married couple Arlo and Mrs Fenton and the shortest married Bob and Mrs Smith. The Kingsmen provided songs and a sermon by Jim Coatmaker as the church basement received new paneling and flooring.
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