Editorials point to cautious hope after Jerusalem meeting
A Jerusalem report notes a mixed mood after Begin and Sadat appearances before the Knesset. The piece says the events marked steps toward peace but long roadblocks remain, including 1967 war withdrawals and Jerusalem's status. It urges extended talks and notes regional tensions threaten global peace.
Junk phone calls drive a push to curb automated pitches
Walter Baer of Santa Monica and the Citizens Communication Center petitioned the FCC to limit automated dialing for unsolicited messages. They seek a consumer opt out, and demand that recorded calls reveal their identiy at the start. A Vermont storeowner’s anecdote underscores the inconvenience of phone installations for personal convenience rather than public need.
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Walter Baer
Santa Monica
Rand Corp
Baer
Citizens Communication Center
Washington, D.C
Federal Communications Commission
Acetylene Ant Control Suggestion From Seal Beach Reader
A letter from William King of Seal Beach proposes using acetylene gas to terminate ice ants by filling nest runways and igniting it. He notes risks of explosion and debris, and suggests alternating methods such as anteaters if acetylene fails, asking for more suggestions.
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Harry Friend
William King Seal Beach
Sadat and Begin Begin Historic Middle East Talks in Knesset
In a landmark session before the Knesset Egyptian President Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Begin presented bold outlines for peace. Sadat framed a new Arab position including Palestinian statehood while urging negotiation and mutual recognition. Begin stressed everything is negotiable and warned against rushing to judgment in media driven diplomacy. American observers urged cautious steps toward a durable peace rather than football style momentum.
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Anwar Sadat
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Begin
Egypt
Washington
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Mideast
U.S
Carter
Cairo
Simon Peres
Iraeli
Ameria
Peave
Pat Il
Letters to the editor from Lotis Graf spark tax ire and judge critique
A Long Beach reader attacks incumbents over property taxes and promises to oust officials who seek re election. The letter condemns Evel Knievel praise by a judge and questions crime justice and politics. A Wis. reader praises Long Beach coffee shop service. A Madison letter defends Kiss and attacks fan credibility. Readers urge scrutiny of narcotics cases and judges amid national defense and tax concerns.
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Lotis Graf
Los
Independent Press-Telegram
Long Beach
Iverage
Canada
Puerto Rico
Tint Grobaty
Kiss
Keith Richard
Jimmy Page
Jimi Hendrix
Bay City Rollers
Maria Lisky
Poly High
Maria
Alexis Busby
Long
Reorge Robeson
Duplication of Government Services Sparks Reader Letter
Tony Ross criticizes overlapping services between Los Angeles County Mill and Veterans Affairs and nationwide VA offices. He points to dual publication of the pamphlet Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents, VA 15-1 Foot Sheet, Stock No. 651-000-00087-1, and questions why such duplication persists at taxpayers expense.
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Mill and Veterans Agairs Department
Veterans Administration
Tony Ross
Long Beach
Protect Pets At Christmas Time
Leslie Anne Price condemns the mistreatment of kittens and puppies at Christmas, urging parents to show compassion and accusing shelters of distributing young animals to children. She calls for stopping the practice and protecting vulnerable pets.
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Alicia
Ani Mals
Leslie Anne Price
Long Beach
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