Carter Criticizes Soviet Actions While Pushing Africa Stance
The piece notes President Carter’s tougher posture toward the Soviet Union, with Brzezinski accusing Russian adventurism in Africa and Vance defending evidence of Havana links. It discusses domestic political considerations, Senate arms talks, and calls for a resolute U.S. stance against Soviet expansion in Africa and Europe.
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Dealing with Foreign Tourists: Hosting with Civility
Russell Baker argues Americans should welcome European and Japanese visitors despite cultural differences. He notes tourists are not uniformly wealthy or dangerous, urges courtesy, dispels myths about national groups, and suggests hosts avoid stereotypes while leveraging hospitality to showcase American culture.
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CIA Rejected Italy’s Request for Moro Case Help
The CIA refused a CESIS request to aid Italy in the Aldo Moro kidnapping and murder case due to Congressional constraints and fear of political fallout. Law and process required presidential findings and multiple committee notifications, slowing any clandestine action and leaving Rome with only limited State Department psychological assistance.
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Hoover's Revenge memo links Carter era to FBI non prosecution
A March 8 1977 FBI memo circulated to Chicago and New York officials is probed for ties between the Carter administration and assurances that crimes by law enforcement would go unprosecuted. The Intelligence Oversight Board seeks access to the memo and related security clearances, amid claims of stonewalling by Justice officials and political maneuvering within the FBI.
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Civiletti
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Ben Civiletti
Viewpoint and Open Forum Standards at Winchester Star
The Winchester Evening Star invites signed Letters to the Editor with name address and phone number, not exceeding 350 words. Viewpoint is a regular opinions forum. Open Forum is a guest column 500 to 750 words. For Open Forum ideas, contact the Editorial Page Editor.
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Soviet backed coup fears sparked by fighter plane sales
The censored Senate transcript warns that a Soviet backed coup could seize Saudi oil, risking World War III. It notes a 54 to 44 vote to proceed with a 5 billion aircraft sale to Israel, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia while listing Arab, African, and Latin American states' Soviet ties and troop strengths.
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Riyadh
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New York
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Roy E Potts III Lewis H Ebert Eugene P Miller Edward P Offley
Four individuals named Roy Potts Lewis Ebert Eugene Miller and Edward Offley are listed together in a historical notice. No actions or dates given. The item reads as an obituary or committee roster fragment from a local publication.
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Lewis H. Ebert
Eugene P. Miller
Edward P. Offley
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