Murder of Rhodesian reformer Timothy Peech shocks middle ground supporters
Timothy Peech, a white Rhodesian advocate for cooperation between black and white communities, was killed by guerrillas while urging a peace process with moderate transition leaders. His widow vows to carry on his effort to replace violence with dialogue despite the risks.
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Rhodesia Sanctions on Rhodesia debated by Senate amid policy clash
The U S Senate considers Sen Jesse Helms amendment to lift sanctions on Rhodesia until the transition government shows progress toward black majority rule by year end. Critics say Carter policy alienates moderates and raises questions about aid to guerrillas amid concerns over democracy and independence guarantees. The measure aims to ease burdens on the transition regime and restore faith in liberal principles and American goals.
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Letter to the Star Editor on American pride and 1980 Solution
A reader objects to foreign criticism of the United States and to perceived weak handling of policy. They praise the Star's 1980 Solution calling for a vigorous new administration capable of restoring confidence, patriotism, and the pioneer spirit. They condemn an irresponsible U N ambassador and a hesitant president as hard to swallow.
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Assad warns Israel as Syria reels in Lebanon crisis
Damascus leader Hafez Assad breaks three months of silence to scold Sadat and urge Arab unity against Israel. He accuses Israel of stirring Phalangist factions in Lebanon, predicts prolonged conflict, and says Syria will remain in Lebanon to defend Arab frontiers despite American peace moves.
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The Right of the Press to Go to Jail
A 1975 Washington Star column reviews the Supreme Court KQED ruling on press access to prisons. It notes a 4 3 reversal limiting newsroom rights and contrasts dissenting views that journalists remain key to exposing jail conditions.
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Viewpoint and Open Forum Guidelines for Letters
The Winchester Evening Star invites signed Letters to the Editor with name, address, and telephone number not exceeding 350 words. Open Forum is a guest column for readers opinions, 500 to 750 words. Contact Editorial for Open Forum ideas at 667 3200.
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Layer Cake And Detente
William Safire argues the Soviet Union uses a layer cake approach to diplomacy with top middle and bottom layers representing mutual interests geopolitical competition and ideological warfare He analyzes how Moscow pursues SALT talks while courting Africa and the Middle East and questions whether US policy should link layers or treat them separately The piece ends noting a cautious US stance as the Kremlin maneuvers and the White House faces internal tensions.
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