Editorial urges indefinite extension of Nazi war crimes deadline
The piece notes West Germany will likely extend the statute of limitations on war crimes to an indefinite date, preventing many fugitives from ever facing trial. It cites Bundestag debate, public sentiment stirred by the Holocaust TV series, and low conviction rates since the 1960s. It warns the past remains in the present through accountability gaps.
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Brazil
Bonn
Bundestag
Center For the
Inflation fuels spending and borrowing in modern economy
Inflation discourages saving and pushes people to spend or borrow. Analysts note 13 percent inflation vs 6 percent savings yields a negative return for savers. Buying durable goods and real estate can outpace inflation, but risks of value changes and debt costs remain.
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Savings Bank
This Day in History April 30 Highlights Through Time
On April 30 in history, 1789 George Washington was inaugurated as the first U S president at Federal Hall New York City. Other events include the 1798 creation of the Navy Department, the 1803 Louisiana Purchase for 15 million dollars, Casey Jones death in 1900, the 1948 OAS charter, Nixon's 1970 Cambodia disclosure, 1980s Israel Egypt clashes, a 2000s U N aid proposal, and a 2025 Begin tour of U S cities.
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George Washington
United States
Federal Hall
New York City
Navy Department
France
Mississippi River
Casey Jones
Vaughan
Miss
Organization of American States
Richard Nixon
Cambodia
Better off with SALT II
A NEA column argues the SALT II treaty poses complex debates about arms control. It notes limits like verification gaps and missile range issues while urging the Senate to weigh whether acceptance or rejection better serves U.S. strategic, political, and economic interests.
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Nea
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United States
Soviet Union
U.S
SALT II debate warns of perilful signals and arms race risks
Opinion argues rejecting SALT II would escalate Cold War tensions with the USSR, spur rapid weapon buildup, and undermine verification. It concludes SALT II is not all, but a necessary step toward reducing the chance of nuclear Armageddon.
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Soviet Union
Ussr
United States
Pentagon
Ida Nudel case draws high level interest over Soviet persecution
Washington reports Israel and U S officials spotlight Ida Nudel, a Jewish dissident jailed in Siberia for seven years. Mrs Begin pressed Carter for intervention. Nudel sentenced to four years in a labor camp amid denial of embassy access. Nudel aided dissidents from a Moscow apartment, sharing news and care with families. The piece also recounts a Navy officer couple facing a hostile evaluation after marrying an enlisted sailor.
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Israel
Aliza Begin
Ida Nudel
Siberian
Begin
Nudel
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State Department
Mondale
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Nadel
Siberia
J.g. Gary M. Kaleita
Tawny Molter
Kaleita
Thad H. Harden
Harden
Molter
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Nea Makri
Greece
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George B. Shick Jr
Michael Jelinsky
Su-Ann
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