Terrorists taught not born the Munich attackers fate
The piece argues Munich terrorists were manufactured by 24 years of Arab refusal to accept Israel, linking refugee camps to ongoing violence. It condemns Arab governments for fostering revanchism, notes US funding via UN, critiques international reactions, and cites George Bush’s UN veto warning of Munich's repeat.
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Meir
Hussein
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Russia
China
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U.S
George Bush
U.N
Editorials Warn of Massive Trade With Reds
The piece notes a proposed US Soviet trade pact of about five billion dollars over five years, plus a five hundred million lendlease settlement and a private cross Siberian pipeline deal. It discusses grain sales, price effects, and political implications as farmers watch market swings and policymakers reassess export supports.
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Russia
Henry Kissinger
Occident
George McGovern
Earl Butz
Japan
Armand Hammer
U S Elections Heat Canada Over Trade Impasse
Ottawa expects the U S presidential race to push Canada back to the bargaining table. Officials foresee pressure to revise auto pact and defense sharing terms, with Trudeau’s government aiming to stall any deal until after the 1972 election. Canada and the United States remain each other’s largest trading partners, shaping cautious diplomacy.
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U.S
Canada
Washington
White House
Nixon
United States
Pierre Trudeau
Sen
George
McGovern
U.S. Treasury Department
China Learns English Amid Cultural Revolution Push
Pidgin English news notes a Sino western language craze sweeping China, spurred by Nixon's 1972 visit. Courses rise in major cities with radio English lessons and strict press support, mixing basic phrases with revolutionary slogans as Chinese embrace rudimentary dialogue for broader understanding.
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Middle Kingdom
Nixon
Peking
Shanghai
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Communist Party of China
Hashish and its historic origins in narcotics
Hashish is a narcotic from hemp leaves and flowers. Its name is linked to the Hashshashin sect, meaning hashish eaters, who allegedly used drugs to murder Crusaders in Syria during the 12th century. The World Almanac cites these details.
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World Almanac
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines Emphasize Signatures
Readers are invited to submit letters not exceeding 500 words. Each letter must include the writer’s signature and address, which may be withheld upon request. Submissions should be of general interest and avoid poor taste.
Flags Furnished by Veterans Administration for burials
The Veterans Administration provides the flag used at burial services for honorably discharged veterans. The flag is given to the service member's family after the burial services.
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Veterans Administration
Painful fishing trip turns into verbal sparring
HAL BOYLE compiles a quarrelsome exchange as four fishermen endure jibes about their fishing habits and relationships. A wife vents skepticism about fishing, gear, and the chances of bringing home any catch while teasing her husband George about his skills and attire. The dialogue touches on jealousy, discipline, and the comic mismatch between hobby and home life.
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Hal Boyle
New York
George
Quick Quiz Q A set of trivia facts
A series of quiz questions with brief answers covers fumed oak definitions alligator egg counts trade wind directions parsec astronomy Churchill describing Russia and Cockneys defined by London church bell proximity. The item presents a compact trivia Q A sequence suitable for a newspaper sidebar.
McGovern Hopes Dimmed As Polls Show Nixon Lead Deepens
Washington report notes private polls in several states stack against George McGovern, with Nixon leading by large margins in Iowa Oklahoma Texas and California while McGovern shows weak support in Minnesota Rhode Island Hawaii Wisconsin Washington and New York prompting critics to doubt his “turned the corner” claim.
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NEA
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Oklahoma
U.S
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Georgia
Texas
George Wallace
Beaumont
Agnew
California
Massachusetts
Humphrey
New York
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Minnesota
Rhode Island
Hawaii
Wisconsin
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Today in History September 21 1972 highlights
On September 21 1972 events include West Germany formation in 1949 and France abolishing its monarchy in 1972. Notable past items cover the first naval battle in 1776, Duryea’s gas car drive in 1893, and 1938 Sudetenland transfer to Germany.
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Associated Press
West Germany
U.S
Lake Champlain
France
United
Brightest stars in Orion and their names
The brightest star in Orion is Alpha Orionis or Betelgeuse, from an Arabic phrase meaning the armpit of the white belted sheep. The ruddy Betelgeuse sits on Orion's right shoulder while the bright blue Rigel lies in his right leg.
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Betelgeuse
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