Opinion and Comment On anti hijacking need for world action
The piece argues for an international anti terrorism campaign and a master coordinating organization. It cites the Cyprus Larnaca hijacking, Egypt Cyprus Egyptian forces, and hostages, urging trained international rescue groups and cooperation to deter future hijackings. It praises past rescues but warns of complexities with foreign troops.
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Cyprus
Larnaca
Egypt
Entebec
Uganda
Mogadishu
Somalia
Israel
New GOP group woos labor to alter 1980 races
A vigorous New Right coalition aims to recruit union members into the GOP by a multi-pronged campaign. Led by Rep. Philip Crane and Rep. Mickey Edwards, the effort combines tailored legislation, targeted outreach, and a direct mail push led by Richard Viguerie to sway rank and file workers against Democratic incumbents.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
Jimmy Hoffa
Youngstown
GOP
Mickey Edwards
R-Okla
Richard Viguerie
Afl-Cio
Viguerie
Richard Shapiro
Edwards
Crane
American Conservative Union
Pericles and democracy lessons for modern citizens
A compact reading connects Pericles funeral oration to modern politics. It argues Athens balanced public duty with private life, equality before law, openness, and restraint in wealth, contrasting Sparta and urging youth to study Thucydides over Kissinger.
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Pericles
Athens
Christ
Henry Kissinger
Adm
Elmo Zamwalt
Russia
Sparta
Thucydides
Kissinger
Zumwalt
Washington focus by Roscoe Drummond
Washington focus critiques U S oil imports and deficits, Congress inaction, British immigration in race politics, Panama Canal treaty interpretations, US bilingualism policy, and quotes on Carter by Ford. It highlights economic strain from rising imports, political tensions, and bureaucratic language.
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Panama Canal
Jimmy Carter
U.S
Carter
Omar Torrijos
Senate
Torrijos
Junk journalism in Washington over Jordan bar incident
James Wieghart blasts the Washington Post and press coverage of Hamilton Jordan amid unverified claims of drink spiking. The column defends cautious reporting, critiques sensationalism, and denounces junk journalism in seeking scandal over verified fact.
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James Wieghart
Washington
Hamilton Jordan
Jimmy Carter
White House
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Post
Jordan
Jody Powell
Watergate
Powell
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Carter
the Post
United States
Ishraf Ghorbal
Ghorbal
Barbara Walters
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