Peace bids from Sadat and Begin move Middle East toward dialogue
In a rare sequence of events Egypt’s Anwar Sadat and Israel’s Menahem Begin push for peace with open borders and joint economic efforts. Sadat envisions Jerusalem as an open city and a full withdrawal from 1967 lands, while Begin supports religious freedom and Palestinian homeland rights, yet hostile reactions and skepticism linger.
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Anwar Sadat
Menahem Begin
Sadat
Israel
Soviet Union
Egypt
Jerusalem
Begin
Holy City
Jordan
Senators’ energy tax puzzle linked to car sizes
Road and Track found seven senators drive compact cars, 23 use medium sized vehicles, 65 own large autos. five totals missing. Army trains units abroad including two public info detachments. Florida customs agents seize fortunes cookies used to smuggle $1000 bills. Pennsylvania passes bill replacing junkyard with automotive dismantler and recycler.
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U.S. Senate
Carter
Road and’ Track Magazine
U.S
Florida
Pennsylvania
United States
Soviets accused of undermining Carter Mideast peace moves
Washington and European officials suspect Soviet operatives meddled with Mideast diplomacy ahead of Geneva. A high level European source says the PLO's Damascus plan to recognize Israel was sabotaged by Soviet diplomats, delaying a united stance and complicating U.S. Arab Israeli diplomacy.
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Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Washington
Carter
Mideast
U.S
Palestine Liberation Organization
Israel
Damascus
PLO
Executive Committee
U.N
Soviet Union
Moscow
Middle East
Arab League
Tunis
Geneva
United Nations
U.N. Security Council
Mr. Carter
Jimmy Carter
Tenure law opposition letter urges defeat of bill
A Scottsdale reader commends an editorial on teacher tenure back and warns that an administrator or parent vendetta could force respected teachers into early retirement. The writer condemns State Rep John Hays and urges Arizonans to contact representatives to defeat the proposed tenure law seen as revenge and cost saving at the expense of staff.
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Scottsdale Public Schools
John Hays
R-Yarnell
Arizona
Paradise Valley Council Faces Recall Over Town Issues
Reader urges coverage of Paradise Valley political strife as the entire Town Council faces recall for alleged inaction. The letter argues to protect the town’s unique lifestyle and warns residents to vote wisely on December 6 amid calls for environmental and development concerns.
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Paradise Valley
Phoenix
Suggestion to Visit Veterans Administration Hospitals Yearly
A letter promotes annual visits to VA hospitals to ease veteran loneliness. Written by Sidney Sampson of Jewish War Veterans Post 194, the note recalls Maj. Fiorella H. La Guardia and urges personal outreach on weekends or birthdays to chat with patients, whether known or unknown. It frames visitations as healing and appreciated by veterans.
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Maj
Fiorella H. la Guardia
Veterans Administration
Navy recruit death reveals toxic chemical exposure at boot camp
Investigation uncovers neglect and misjudgment at San Diego boot camp. Recruit overexposed to Wescodyne and medical staff dismissed symptoms as fraud, delaying care. autopsy cites heart attack from severe liver damage and toxin exposure. Navy reports corrective actions and counseling for staff.
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Les Whitten
Washington
Navy
San Diego
San Diego Naval Hospital
Naval Hospital
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