Ayatollah's Outburst Targets Javits Couple
The Iranian regime denounces Sen. Jacob Javits and his wife as treacherous and Zionist after Javits backed a Senate resolution condemning the executions of Iranians. The couple faced calls to appear before a revolutionary court while security was arranged for their safety.
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Iran’s Civilized People Should Be Respected in U S Debate
From the May 17 Congressional Record, a Senate floor debate condemns secret trials and summary executions in Iran. It cites reports of the revolutionary courts chief calling for assassination of the Shah and family, noting international law forbids such punishments and terrorism.
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Senate resolution on Iran U S adherence to due process in executions
The text states the Senate expresses support for summary executions without due process and welcomes Ayatollah Khomeini's statement that Iranian executions will be limited to murder with proof of guilt. It also commits to preventing and punishing any criminal or terrorist actions against people in the United States regardless of offenses abroad.
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Letter to the Editor on John Wayne and his legacy
The writer urges honoring John Wayne with a congressional gold medal reading John Wayne American and recalls his legacy as a symbol of American values. Citing Maureen O’Hara and Solzhenitsyn, the piece stresses Wayne’s lasting impact beyond today’s trends, noting he would turn 72 on Saturday May 26.
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Peace With the Soviets the Senate in Vienna Summit
President Carter faces hard questions before his Vienna meeting with the Soviet leaders. He must secure Senate support, involve party leaders, and balance treaty terms with domestic politics to avoid a lone negotiation. The outcome hinges on bipartisan backing and strategic concessions at home.
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Revive The Draft? No!
Open Forum by G. L. Goodman argues against returning to peacetime conscription. He cites GAO figures on costs, defense needs, and suggests reallocating funds from commissary subsidies and educational films to defense while noting volunteer service works in peacetime and would need only wartime draft. Goodman notes his WWII Marine service and urges public vocal opposition to a peacetime draft.
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Leadership shortfall in Congress robs Carter of followers
Washington's Former Members of Congress gather on Capitol Hill to warn leadership emptiness. John Marshall Robsion Jr. argues the core problem is not lack of leaders but lack of followers, as Carter's programs clash with a rebellious Congress and reforms of 1972 dilute authority.
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