Begin Strains Carter as Israel Seeks West Bank Settlements
President Carter reacts to Menachem Begin hard line as the Israeli leader moves to establish hundreds of Jewish settlements on the West Bank. Begin’s stance prompts a rushed White House response, a toned down Notre Dame speech, and bipartisan Senate consultations on American reaction and Jewish sentiment.
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Mideast
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Nablus
ABC
U.S
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Florida
Senate
Middle East
Stone
Jordan
Egypt
Hubert Humphrey
Abraham Ribicoff
Jacob K. Javits
Clifford Case
Begins
Congress
Carter reiterates promise to balance federal budget by 1981
The article notes President Carter pledging a balanced budget four fiscal years ahead, with threats to veto unnecessary bills and prioritize frugal spending. Budget Director Bert Lance stresses hard choices and congressional cooperation as essential to meet the goal.
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Carter
Bert Lance
Soviet defense warning on 1980s dominance risks
A House Armed Services Committee briefing warns that the Soviet Union could achieve total military dominance in the 1980s if trends are not reversed. Anthony Battista argues the US lags in key tech, naval strength, and command data, risking naval denial and possible chemical or nuclear escalation.
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Washington
House Armed Services Committee
Anthony R. Battista
Battista
NATO
Europe
Mediterranean
Gulf of Aden
Persian Gulf
U.S
Eighth Infantry Division
Haig
Edward A. Miller
Army
Howard H. Cooksey
Armed Services Committee
Miller
Cooksey
Dumping a Bad Package
Washington analysis of President Carter’s four election reform proposals. One bill is dead, one dying, one sleeping in committee, and one still in legislative limbo. The piece notes political motives behind universal voter registration and the clash with federalism, and cautions that parts of the package may survive with revisions.
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House
Missouri
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House Administration Committee
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Mondale
Mr. Carter
Bruce Smathers
Florida
Federal Election Commission
Lindbergh Day memories and a political tribute
A reader recalls Lindbergh Day May 21 with vivid crowds in Washington and a rose scene for Lindbergh beside President Coolidge. The piece reflects on Lindbergh’s aloof dignity and a train ride delivering his films to New York.
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the Star
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Coolidge
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Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Little Guy Wins One Against Electrical Board
Buzz Sullivan won a state building code review board decision allowing him to return to his machine shop at 820 S Kent St after over two months of fights with the local electrical board of appeals and city council. The case highlighted individual rights against a complex regulatory system and drew attention to the struggles of ordinary citizens.
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Neil Haemer
Buzz Sullivan
S. Kent St
Minnesota
State Building Code Review Board
Buzz
Winchester Evening Star Established July 4 1896
The Winchester Evening Star announces its founding date and lists staff including Thomas T. Byrd as General Manager and Roy E. Potts, Lewis H. Ebert, Douglas O Connell, Eugene P. Miller in various editorial roles.
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Winchester Evening Star
Thomas T. Byrd
Roy E. Potts
Lewis H. Ebert
Douglas
O'Connell
Eugene P. Miller
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Star Start
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