U S must decide on sale of planes to Taiwan
The piece argues U S should authorize fighter aircraft sales to Taiwan without foreign veto, citing the Taiwan Relations Act and broad congressional support. It notes China’s opposition and warns such a sale aligns with law, Congress intent, and U S sovereignty despite Beijing’s brinkmanship.
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Measured U S stance on Poland limits options and unity
Copley News Service argues critics overestimate quick action against Poland. Cutting trade or ending arms talks risks harm to the U S and allies. Emphasizes steady, bipartisan policy with allied cooperation and patient pressure to lift the Iron Curtain.
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Leonid Brezhnev
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Red Army
Europe
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Copley News Service
Today in history December 29 highlights and birthdays
On this date in history many events shaped the world from 1970s and earlier. Archbishop Becket was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170 and London suffered bombing damage in 1940. Ferdinand Marcos became dictator in 1973. Britain announced Malta withdrawal a decade ago. Violent outbreaks near Peking were blamed on Mao’s widow’s followers. The Carter administration demanded release of hostages in 1980. Geburtstags notes Viveca Lindfors and Gelsey Kirkland. Thought for Today is a fortune proverb.
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England
London
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Ferdinand Marcos
Britain
Malta
Mediterranean
Peking
China
Mao Tse-tung
Carter
Iran
Viveca Lindfors
Gelsey Kirkland
Reagan seeks progress on West Bank autonomy talks
Private Christmas note from Prime Minister Begin signals intent to ease U.S.-Israel tensions while Washington remains focused on advancing West Bank autonomy. Reagan edges toward a new envoy option as Haig considers a personal emissary to Cairo and Jerusalem.
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Robert Novak
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Reagan
Menachem Begin
Begin
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Mideast
Israel
Jerusalem
U.S
Gaza
Saudi Arabia
Camp David
Zaki Yamani
Prince Fahd
Sinai
Egypt
Anwar Sadat
Alexander Haig
Haig
Middle East
Cairo
Brent Scowcroft
Ford
Joseph Sisco
Henry Kissinger
Winston Lord
The
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White House
Autonomy
Robert Strauss
Sol Linowitz
Letters Discuss Civic Center Bond Push and Housing Needs
Odessa readers debate civic center bonds versus housing for renters. A minister praises local charity efforts and thanks donors for a Christmas greetings card project. Other letters urge responsible journalism and caution against violence, urging men to respect women.
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Odessa
Curtis A. Abernathy
St. Vincent de Paul
Salvation Army
Shalom
Dennis Winzenreich
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Odess
Forever isn’t long I see on Liz Taylor and Warner split
Andy Rooney riffs on Elizabeth Taylor and Sen John Warner separating. He notes Taylor’s seven marriages and Warner’s two, questions vows, cites divorce rates in the United States and Russia, and jokes about other stars like Zev Burman and Mickey Rooney. He ponders why weddings feel theatrical and suggests religious ceremonies may need rethinking.
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John Warner
Mickey Rooney
Heaven
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