U S Israel confrontation looms over arms package
In 1978 Washington pledges to press ahead with a three-way sale of F-15 fighters to Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Egypt, despite protests from Israel and pro Israel lawmakers. The policy posture frames Begin as an adversary and emphasizes U S military balance and warnings from the Pentagon and NATO.
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Carter
Saudi Arabia
Israel
Egypt
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Menahem Begin
U.S
White House
Begin
Jody Powell
Middle East
Armed Forces Journal
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Robert Ellsworth
Cordesman
U.s.israel Alliance
West Bank
Pentagon
Oval Office
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Alexander Haig
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
America
Paris
Some Short Takes from Winchester 1978 Week
A compact column notes varied items from the week including Carter’s political win that could impact the Panama Canal, the 100th day of the coal strike, a rare escape-free month in Virginia prisons, and public finance observations. It jokes about tax load, ERA boycotts, a five-star promotion, and congressional building plans.
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Carter
Panama Canal
St. Patrick
Wildlife Week seeks public action to conserve habitat
A March 1925 letter to the Evening Star urges public involvement in National Wildlife Week. The writer cites habitat loss since colonization, urges joining conservation groups, buying a Duck Stamp, and purchasing licenses to fund wildlife management, aiming to preserve wildlife for future generations. BEN WHITE Stephenson route box 36.
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the Star
National Wildlife Federation
New World
Masters of Parliamentary Insult Highlight British Debate Style
The Washington Star notes British MPs excel in polite verbal sparring during Questions for Oral Answer. It contrasts British raucous exchanges with quieter U.S. Congress decorum, citing Tebbit Foot clash and famed epigrams from Churchill to Astor, and wonders if U.S. leaders could benefit from sharper exchanges.
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Clifford Alexander
George Washington
Washington
Congress
Yorktown
Washington Star Syndicate
London
House of Commons
Mrs. Thatcher
Mr. Callaghan
Chelsea
Callaghan
Senate
Commons
George
Norman Tebbit
Michael Foot
Labor
Tebbit
Mr. Foot
Foot
Telegraph of Times
Our Friends the Clones Q and A from Baker 1978
Russell Baker humor column answers questions about human cloning. It covers relationships with clones, perceived pain, costs, taxes, social jokes, kits, and lunch deductions, using satire to poke at public reaction and policy.
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Times News Service
Farm relief bill shifts aim amid Humphrey Hawkins debate
The House adopts a Republican amendment promising 100 percent parity for farm prices within five years, tying relief to full employment targets. Democrats warn of higher food costs and inflation while Republicans defend aid to farmers amid urban concerns.
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Quie
Simon
Agriculture Department
Iowa
Michael Blouin
Charles Grassley
Bob Bauman
Maryland
Humphrey-Hawkins
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