New interventionist mood reshapes US foreign policy
Richard Falk argues Americans embrace broader military engagement beyond Cold War lines fueled by Iran crisis. The shift broadens enemy definitions to include nationalist movements, pushing increased defense spending and covert actions while risking isolation and new enemies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Falk
Pacific News Service
Congressional
U.S
Tehran
Khomeini
Henry Kissinger
Ayatollah Khomeini
William Safire
United States
Middle East
Atlantic Council
Council
Andrew Goodpaster
Brent Scowcroft
Ayatollah
Amercan
Kelley’s pre-election deal offer and power question
An article analyzes Jackson County politics, focusing on County Board Chairman William Kelley who offered a back scratching deal to Democratic Central Precinct Committee Chairman Ray Chancey in mid November. It notes Kelley’s influence via port district chairmanship and regional planning posts, warns voters to scrutinize candidates, and questions the long term impact of last minute maneuvers on public service.
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Lord Acton
Creighton
Jackson County
William Kelley
Kelley
Democratic Central Precinct Committee
Ray Chancey
Democratic Party
Chancey
Jackson-Union Port
Greater Egypt
Jackson County Board
Jackson
Williamson
Editor questions Iran crisis from shah to Khomeini
A Southern Indiana letter argues the Iranian crisis reflects both sides' failures. It accuses the ayatollah and revolutionary council of propaganda, questions the shah’s record, cites economic upheaval and oil price spikes, and demands documented proof of deaths and plunder.
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Revolutionary Council
Iran
Hostages Suggested in Iran Policy Debate by Letter Writer
A reader argues the Shah in the United States is backed by political power players. He names David Rockefeller and Henry Kissinger as the targets to exchange for embassy officials. The letter cites Hodgkin disease and personal anecdotes to condemn U.S. policy.
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Carter
David Rockefeller
Henry Kissinger
Iran
Ernest Morgan Herrin
Merit panel budget delay clarified by Merit Commission
Charles Helwig secretary for the Merit Commission explains that the budget for merit personnel was submitted on June 22, 1979 to the Judicial and Law Enforcement Committee and the Finance Committee, though no Finance Committee members attended and no meetings were requested. The merit budget, mandated by state statute, requires full consideration.
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Southern Illinoisan
Jackson County Board
Merit Commission
Sheriff's Department
Judicial and Law Enforcement Committee
Finance Committee
County Board
Deputy Association
Charles Helwig
The
Where patience ends and fortitude begins
William Safire analyzes the Iranian hostage crisis and argues patience by the Carter administration risks failing to deter terrorists. He says success should be measured by actions that prevent further killings and power shifts, not by saving lives alone. He advocates immediate hard actions, including economic and strategic pressure, to demonstrate resolve.
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William Safire
New York Times
Washington
Carter
Shah
Ford
Mayaguez
Ruhollah Khomeini
United States
Iran
Tehran
Persian Gulf
U.S
Middle East
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