Haig argues nuclear arms deter war and ensure peace
At his Senate confirmation hearing Alexander Haig stated the United States must show willingness to use nuclear weapons to protect vital interests, while avoiding a policy of nuclear superiority. He praised Camp David accords, urged shared burden on covert actions, and warned arms control must not replace deterrence.
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Clements Opposes East Texas Cuban Refugee Relocation
Gov. Bill Clements rejected plans to move 2,000 Cuban refugees to East Texas citing education, language barriers, and potential burden. He urged President Carter and Attorney General White to delay relocation until impact on communities can be measured. Local officials report little support and limited job prospects in Marshall and Longview.
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Begin Government Collapse Nears As Cabinet Meet
In Jerusalem Prime Minister Menachem Begin convened his Cabinet as his government teeters on collapse. Interior Minister Burg floated elections as early as May while Education Minister Hammer and Finance Minister Hurvitz clash over wage hikes for 58,000 teachers. A resignations wave from either minister could topple the coalition, with possible early elections looming.
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Begin
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National
Market report delayed by AP transmission outage
The complete stock market report published Saturdays in The Odessa American was not available this week due to an Associated Press transmission malfunction. The report will resume next week.
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Iran asks US for clarifications in hostage crisis talks
Washington reports Iran has sent a second set of questions on Washington’s proposals to end the hostage crisis. Officials say differences are narrowing, with Muskie calling negotiations a positive sign. Algeria continues as intermediary as discussions move forward and a potential transfer of frozen Iranian assets is noted.
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Redistricting chairman backs citizen advisory committee
An House study group urged a citizen advisory panel before redrawing congressional and state legislative districts. The panel would be appointed by the House speaker and Lt. Gov. Hobby and would help ensure useful input beyond the public hearings. The report also seeks near equal district sizes, with congressional districts within 0.5 percent and state districts within 4.5 percent of ideal averages based on the 1980 census.
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Poles warned not to strike over five day week plan
Warsaw AP Solidarity calls for a Saturday protest urging a five day work week while the government warns of penalties. Stefan Olszowski accuses counter revolutionaries as Janusz Obodowski defends a gradual 40 hour week. Izvestia labels Poland’s unrest counterrevolutionary. Most workers still on a six day 46 hour schedule.
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Izvestia
Nation with pink bubble gum ice cream can cope with energy crisis
A bold claim suggests that any nation capable of creating pink bubble gum ice cream should also manage the energy crisis, implying innovation in one area signals broader problem-solving ability.
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