Feathering the Senate Nest Brings Fresh Outrage in 1979 Plan
Editorial lambastes the Senate Office Building Commission for diverting a $4.2 million contingency from the 1979 cap of $137 million into a new spending spree. It lists a $736,400 gym, $227,000 carpeting, $167,000 blinds, $72,700 extra security posts, a press hearing room, and more. Proxmire vows to block the plan.
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Falklands War Ends Yet Burden Lingers On
Victor Krulak assesses the Falklands endgame noting Britain’s victory comes with heavy costs. He warns of ongoing military and economic strains, garrison needs, and damaged U.S. credibility for not uniformly condemning aggression. He cites Argentina’s downturn, regional tensions, and Africa’s comments.
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Soviet hesitates as Israel Lebanon war tests Kremlin
Washington reporting notes Moscow issued strong rhetoric but avoided direct intervention. Analysts cite air power, naval moves, and a large Caucasus troop buildup as warnings. Reasons given include risk of defeat, lack of pretext, and concern over Arab and Palestinian backlash. Endangered shrines and opium stockpiling sections follow in the same dispatch.
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Israel
Lerael Motal
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Letters on St Josephs history and Howard Stern move
Alumni praise St Josephs High School in Emmitsburg as it closes and salute the Sisters of Charity for a fine education. A reader criticizes immigration amnesty while urging tighter controls. Another letter laments Howard Sterns suspension from DC 101 and wishes him success at NBC in New York.
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Glenn D. Rickard
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Delegates arrive for Reformed Church Summer Missionary Conference
Delegates began arriving for the annual Summer Missionary Conference of the Reformed Church at Hood College. About 156 attendees were expected with a full Sunday schedule and Monday start for classes and activities. The Frederick Lions Club opened a new year with officer elections led by H Lavier Michael after C Thomas Summers handed over the gavel. Frederick Airport began improvements for the Maryland National Guard air force encampment with support from the U S Department of Commerce and local authorities, featuring observation flights and tours.
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