Editorials Move Toward Peace in Middle East
The Egypt Israel pact offers momentum toward peace but not guaranteed. Kissinger monitored U.S. listening posts in the Gidi and Mitla passes to deter war and keep U.S. equipment under control. Congress must weigh risks and benefits of U.S. presence as Kissinger aims for Israel Syria and Israel Jordan deals, shaping long term regional influence.
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Israel
Middle East
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Kissinger
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United Nations
Gidi
Mitla
America
Congress
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Palestine Liberation Organization
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Pravda
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Dr. Kissinger
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Subsidies and stamp hikes in federal mail policy
The Postal Rate Commission proposes raising the first class stamp from 10 to 13 cents due to inflation, higher wages, and fuel costs. It argues current users subsidize other mail classes and suggests policy shifts toward direct government subsidies and reducing advertising subsidies to ease household budget impacts.
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U.S. Postal Rate Commission
Postal Rate Commission
Economy Under Ford Urged Immediate Action
The Recorder finds no ready answer on the economy in Ford's hands. It argues the final decisions rest with President Ford and urges an immediate, organized federal effort to combat the downturn, noting the economy now dominates daily life and requiring urgent attention.
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Ford
Gerald Ford
Senator Soaper and the Jaws Ad Parade
A humorous line about Senator Soaper recalling a dental appointment from the Jaws ad. A TV comedy series set in prison is planned, with a revived death sentence as a gag. A returned camper riffs on mosquitoes and federal law capping chemical warfare. A coach notes winning isn’t everything, but the truth comes midway through the season.
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Belp
Israel loses vital Sinai edge in Middle East agreement
US and European military sources say Israel has relinquished major air and ground defenses in central Sinai by conceding the Mitla and Gidi passes and Refidim high ground. The shift risks loss of air superiority over the canal, unless American weapon shipments compensate with advanced fighters and ECM gear. Israel faces a more exposed Refidim base and a harder defense of the central Sinai plain, potentially requiring mined barriers and anti-tank trenches amid costly fortification.
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United States
Sinai
Israel
Middle East
Mitla
Gidi
Refidim
Suez Canal
Hefidim
Iraeli
Suez
Canal
Port’ Said
Suéz City
Long Beach readers debate airport flights and civic projects
Letters discuss expanding Long Beach Airport to accommodate more PSA flights, comparing tourism goals with infrastructure. A reader disputes statements about noise and notes personal nuisance from jets. A second letter condemns tobacco smoke in venues and calls for humane treatment of animals. Bennitt lauded for voting No on redevelopment plans in Lakewood.
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Queen Mary
PSA
Bixby Knolls
Wes Carroll
Western Airlines
da Bennitt
Lakewood
Bennitt
Farm program plan targets wheat shipment to Soviet Union
Frank Bartha of Seal Beach proposes keeping U.S. wheat domestically and sending Secretary Butz to the Soviet Union to address two major country problems with a new approach.
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Butz
Soviet Union
Frank Bartha
Seal Beach
bumper sticker sparks heated driving clash
A driver with an inappropriate slogan on a bumper provokes remarks about hypocrisy. Observers urge the motorist to align beliefs with actions or remove the sticker, labeling the driver an un-Jesus freak in disguise.
Repeating history in Vietnam and Sinai debate
The speaker cites Kennedy sending a small technician force to Vietnam with high casualties and urges caution over Ford proposing a limited watchdog technician presence in Sinai. The message questions whether Americans should repeat past mistakes.
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Kennedy
Vietnam
Ford
Sinai
Have we really changed by Harry Fahrel
A Ridder News Service column traces California’s immigration history from 19th and 20th century anti Chinese and Japanese policies to current refugee debates. It links past governors actions to present fears over Vietnamese refugees and environmental review challenges, questioning if attitudes have truly shifted.
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Ridder
San Jose
California
Si Nerson
Jerry Brown
San Francisco
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