Israel's Sharon warned and U S policy debated
The piece argues Ariel Sharon and Prime Minister Begin threaten U S-Israel relations, defending Washington's aid while criticizing Israel's actions. It cites Israel's Lebanon invasion timed to embarrass Reagan, use of cluster bombs, and Beirut combat, questioning Israel's respect for American policy and world opinion.
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New York
Associated Press
Israel
Ariel Sharon
United
Jerusalem
Saigon
Sharon
Menachem Begin
Washington
Reagan
Begin-Sharon
United States
Middle East
Lebanon
Philip Habib
Beirut
Habib
Wicker Defends Israel Policies and U.S. Role
Tom Wicker argues that Israeli tactics in Beirut and West Bank actions undermine American standing and peace efforts. He accuses Begin and Sharon of defiance, consorting with Christian Phalangists, and resisting independent inquiry while urging Washington to demand accountability from Jerusalem.
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Habib
Reagan
United States
Middle East
Washington
Sharon
Begin
Begin- Sharon
West Bank
U.N
Camp David
Bashir Gemayel
West Beirut
Philip Habib
Ariel Sharon
West
Beirut
Israel
Jerusalem
Saigon
South
Yea
Congressman Brodhead Quits at 41 Over Money in Politics
Congressman William Brodhead of Michigan retires at age 41, citing the rising influence and cost of campaigns driven by PACs. The piece highlights PAC money reshaping votes, cites examples in dairy subsidies, Clean Air Act debates, used car rules, and tax cuts, and discusses reform ideas like banning PAC contributions and raising individual contribution limits.
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William Brodhead
D-Mich
Congress
Brodhead
Pacs
Washington
House
Senate
Sen
Robert Dole
R-Kan
Julie Kosterlitz
House Health and Environment Subcommittee
Auto
Oil and Chemical Companies
Federal Trade Commission
William Coyne
D-Penn
Con
Toby Moffett
Henry Gonzalez
Texas
Jim Leach
Iowa
Great
Middle of America
Leach
Common Cause
Rep
The Small Society Is Our Foreign Policy
A compact critique questions whether the nation heritage drives foreign policy as a small society’s views shape decisions more than official strategy. It contrasts public sentiment with formal diplomacy and hints at disconnects in leadership and public perception.
Banks Face Debt Crisis Warns Against Bailouts
Walter Winston of Citibank argues governments rarely repay debts and may bail out banks with vast new money. The piece recalls 1973 74 turmoil, oil price shocks, devalued dollar, and rising inflation while noting mounting bankruptcies and unemployment. It warns that Toronto IMF talks aim to expand lending power but stresses need for world credit system order.
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Walter Winston
Citibank
Walter
New York Times
Winston
Wall Street
Poland
Mexico
Argentina
Brazil
Rumania
Rower
Toronto
International Monetary Fund
Securities & Exchange Commission
Move those potted relatives indoors
A satirical piece from an autumn advisory column spoofing household tips. It suggests moving potted relatives indoors before snow, mulching carpets with various materials, and other quirky seasonal hacks. The humor relies on wordplay about insects, fungi, and home items, ending with brick rotation for warmth.
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Washington
UPI
SeniorLife Plan Offers Guaranteed Acceptance Life Insurance
Savings Bank Life Insurance presents the SeniorLife plan for adults aged 55 to 75, offering guaranteed acceptance with no medical exam or health questions. Eligible New York residents or those with close relatives in NY can obtain coverage up to 30,000 dollars, with unit costs shown for 1 to 4 units across sample ages.
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Savings Bank Life Insurance
New York State
SBLI
Savings Banks Life Insurance Fund
Park Ire Avenue
New York
Lust Insurance
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