Word: gulf
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...zooming prices at the pumps. Sniped Victor Rasheed, president of the Virginia Retail Dealers Association: "There has been some price gouging, perhaps, by the oil companies." The oil producers, in turn, blamed the problem on a shortage of crude, chiefly caused by cutbacks in pumping by the OPEC nations. Gulf Oil Corp. Chairman Jerry McAfee urged "that we avoid finger pointing and name calling that does nobody any good...
Qaboos is acutely aware that he needs Britain now more than ever, since Iran will no longer be acting as policeman of the Persian Gulf. For the same reason, he is anxious for the U.S. to play a more active role. "The Sultan is in the cockpit of conflict," says one of his British officers. "How he flies will determine the future of several kings, including King Khalid of Saudi Arabia. What he's done in nine years shows that he's got the hang of it. I'd wager when the time comes...
...white and partially covered by a black cloak trimmed with gold. At his waist is a khanjar, the hilt marked with a design to be used only by the ruler. The following are excerpts from an exclusive interview for TIME in which the Sultan describes the situation in the gulf as "alarming...
...Soviet intentions: It's no secret what the Soviets are doing. They plan to extend their influence in the gulf. They have already gained South Yemen, which is the Soviet base for making trouble elsewhere in this area. Here in Oman we have firsthand experience with how they use people, encourage and aid troublemakers. The Russians wait for opportunity, then they jump. We are prepared to stop troublemakers, but if a Soviet-planned aggression gets too big, we will need support. Sadat will send us military help without hesitation. Saudi Arabia is [also] an obvious power in this area...
...greatest superpower on earth. In every respect we believe you have the capability to make this a happy world. We also ask, is that your wish, your perception of the American role? Quite frankly, we perceive SALT as of little consequence or meaning to the gulf. What we need is a clear drawing of the line against Soviet involvement in this area. The U.S. position should be clear, without ambiguity. You should not allow the Russians to undermine your friends and, in the process, America itself. I am not by nature an alarmist, but the situation here has reached alarming...