Israel Invades Lebanon to Destroy Palestinian Strongholds
The Israel Lebanon operation creates a sea to Golan cordon sanitaire after a major Palestinian attack near Tel Aviv. Syrian peacekeepers stood by as other Arab forces did not retaliate, prompting reflection on the Gaza conflict and the roots of displacement.
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Middle East
Lebanon
Tel Aviv
Golan Heights
Syria
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Fishy claim ties Moon group to Virginia seafood gain
A former Unification Church member accuses Sun Myung Moon’s group of plotting to seize Virginia’s seafood via a Norfolk firm. An unrelated 1963 CIA report links KCIA head to church creation and political use. The piece raises questions about motive and truth in a curious geopolitical rumor.
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Central Intelligence Agency
Virginia
Unification Church
Sun Myung Moon
Norfolk
Moon
House of Representatives
CIA
KCIA
The Visionary and the Sword
James Reston analyzes Sadat's shift from regional leader to world figure and peace advocate. He parallels Sadat to Vandenberg, notes the Jerusalem visit reshapes diplomacy, and flags Carter’s challenge to balance Sadat's theology of peace with Begin's demand for security. Sadat seeks bold moves before Begin's White House visit.
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James Reston
N.Y
Sadat
Jerusalem
Carter
Middle East
Begin
Israel
Jimmy Carter
Washington
White House
New British Optimism Fueled by North Sea Oil
In London the Labour government under James Callaghan edges toward stability as North Sea oil boosts the balance of payments. Denis Healey notes gains in inflation, currency, and unemployment but strikes and political risk linger. With potential tax cuts due in April and May, Britain eyes a cautious summer and fall, while President Carter admires the shift in London.
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Washington Star Syndicate
London
Laborites
Mr. Doolittle
James Callaghan
Ilford North
Mr. Callaghan
United Kingdom
North Sea
Denis Healey
Callaghan
Britain
England
West Germany
Healey
Labor
Margaret Thatcher
Maggie
Jimmy Carter
Messrs
Commons
Disaster Room Muted by Washington Headachegate
A satirical look at White House crisis rooms and press fatigue as officials scramble for a real disaster. The piece riffs on past presidents, names figures like Kennedy Johnson Nixon and staffers, and imagines a six week media spectacle to divert attention.
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N.Y
Cyrus Vance
Midge Costanza
Hamilton Jordan
Washington
Billy Carter
Billy
Broadsgate
Jody Powell
Bert Lance
Billy Beer
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Bert
Vietnam
Pat Caddell
White House
Jordan-gate
Marston Affair Prompts Call for Special Prosecutor
The piece argues the Shaheen report and related affidavits were censored to hide an ongoing Eilberg investigation when Carter fired Philadelphia U.S. Attorney David Marston. It asserts a justice department coverup, cites Sen. Wallop and Sen. Mathias, and urges a non political special prosecutor.
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Carter
Philadelphia
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David Marston
Marston
Griffin Bell
Joshua Eilberg
Bell
Shaheen
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Malcolm Wallop
R-Wyo
Judiciary Committee
Benjamin Civiletti
Justice Department
Justice
Wade McCree
Criminal Division
Tim Baker
Neil Welch
FBI
Wallop
Ben Civiletti
Michael Egan
Civiletti
Charles Mathias
R-Md
James Eastland
D-Miss
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