Panama Canal Treaty Seen As Step Into the Unknown
The Panama Canal treaty ends sovereignty in the Canal Zone but keeps control over operation and defense until 1999 with neutrality guaranteed. Americans will run the joint commission for a decade before Panamanians gain majority as regional instability grows in Central America and Latin American leaders debate the move.
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Charlie Smith 137 Years: A Century of Change Seen Through One Life
A reflection on Charlie Smith born in 1842 who lived 137 years and witnessed vast transformations from slavery to modern times. The piece contrasts his lifespan with major wars and tech advances, pondering future changes beyond his century.
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Letter to the Editor on WCC and terrorism criticism
A reader denounces a Star editorial on the World Council of Churches and its alleged support for terrorists. The letter labels WCC as a mouthpiece for Marxist thought and cites donations to Robert Mugabe, calls for human rights campaigns harmful, and reflects concerns about church roles and politics.
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Don’t Count Carter Out Yet
Florida caucus results suggest a tough race between President Carter and Senator Edward Kennedy. Analysts warn Kennedy could win the nomination but Carter remains strong with presidential powers shaping the race and public perception of competence and character.
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Troubled by Economic Irregularity
Russell Baker riffs on recession as a "corrective" while lampooning economists. A hypothetical cure would spread hardship to others, with lines of graphs and M measures mocked as useless.
Verifying Verification Problems on SALT II Findings
Senate intelligence committee flags verification flaws in SALT II. Secret 177 page report warns cannot verify protocol to 1981. Bayh testimony described as selective, shaping foreign relations panel views.
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