Helms Kissinger Debate Highlights Government Lies
The piece argues the Delaware grand jury probes Richard Helms for perjury over CIA involvement in Chile’s 1973 coup tied to U S officials. It notes Kissinger could be named if Helms indicts and condemns covert operations while praising Griffin Bell for rejecting immunity deals in Indianapolis hostage case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Richard M. Helms
Helms
Delaware
Senate
United States
Salvadore Allende
Harold Geneen
Henry Kissinger
Carter
Congress
Indianapolis
Anthony Kiritsis
Richard Hall
Kiritsis
Griffin Bell
U.S
Bell
Face the Nation
CBS
Justice Department
Carter’s Optimism Versus Pessimism in Arms Debate
The piece argues a deeper clash over human nature and how to engage the Soviet Union through disarmament talks. It notes President Carter’s hopeful stance, willingness to broaden dialogue, and preference for diplomacy and trilateral cooperation, contrasting hawks and pessimists.
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U.S
Washington
Mexico
Canada
Carter
Panama
Vietnam
Thought For Today On Constitution Boundaries By Andrew Jackson
A historical quote from President Andrew Jackson defends limits on proclaiming a national day of fasting and prayer. He states he cannot act beyond constitutional constraints nor risk unsettling religion's separation from political affairs.
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Andrew Jackson
Israeli leaders expect no immediate results from Waldheim Vance visits
U N Secretary General Waldheim arrives in Jerusalem amid hopes for a Geneva peace conference but Israel insists on direct Arab representation and rejects UN mediation. Cyrus Vance visits February 15 to 17 to hear Israel’s positions on territorial concessions and Palestinian representation, with a slow, step by step path to potential talks.
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Israel
Middle East
U.N
Kurt Waldheim
Geneva
Palestine Liberation Organization
United Nations
Yigal Allon
Waldheim
PLO
U N
Vance
Washington
Jordan
Syria
Golan Heights
Carter
Jerusalem
How We Won at CPAC Shows Right Wing Euphoria
The CPAC gathering in Washington focused on conservatives who won last fall and fueled euphoria. Polls show broad support for government programs despite anti big government rhetoric, challenging electoral usefulness for right wing opponents. William Rusher notes liberals oppose heavy spending, aligning with Carter on balancing the budget without cutting social welfare. The piece weighs thrift against party strength, hinting Republicans risk losing a distinct identity amidst tax and welfare debates.
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Washington
William Rusher
National Review
Busher
Carter
Rusher
Norman Thomas
Carter nominates Paul Warnke to head arms talks
Across editorials, critics warn Warnke’s dove stance may jeopardize his role as director of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency and lead negotiator at SALT talks with the Soviet Union. They cite his 1972 claim nuclear superiority could not decide outcomes with the USSR. They urge careful selection for tough U S bargaining.
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Warnke
U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
Mr. Carter
United States
Soviet Union
Beckley 1897 Tornado Leads a Year of Weather Extremes
Ledger notes a string of disasters in 1897 including the Washington Birthday tornado near Beckley, Feb 6 wind storm, May earthquake, July 24 wind damage, severe cold and snowfall, drought late summer, and a dry spell that left Fat Creek dry. The 1897 path matched the later 1974 twister’s route.
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Oliver Scott
Washington
Beckley
Minor Scott
Fat Creek
Scott
Indiana
Omy Scott
Cincinnati Post
Pocahontas
East Radford
N&w R
High River
Harlow Warren
Beckley USA
Flynn Hall
Charley Tucker
Cook
The
Register
Raleigh County Bank
2Nd Avenue
Grover C. Hedrick
Azel Ford
Isadore Meadows
John Beckiey
George
Main
Kanawha
Giles County
Johnstown Road
Cottle Farm
Bair Brothers
Grandview
New River
Meadow Bridge
Nicholas, Fayette and Greenbrier
First woman admitted to US court in Bluefield
50 years ago from the 1827 files of the Raleigh Register notes Mrs H W Dushkoff of Mullens becoming the first woman admitted to practice in the United States court for the Southern district of West Virginia at the court opening in Bluefield. Sidney Lilly hauls Crow high school students, complaining of bad roads yet delivering them on time despite axle drags.
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H. W. Dushkoff
Mullens
United States Court For
Southern District
West Virginia
Bluefield
Sidney Lilly
Crow
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Germany
Hitler
Stalin
China
Korea
Southeast Asia
Paul Warnke
By Allen Alter
United Press International
Florida
United F
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Paul C. Warnke
Jackson Daily News
Midwest
East Coast
Raleigh Register
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