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Show Ben Lomond Boo con, v ((tteO ' Inflation Fig Bennie fflf ideasldeas Tnpnttsjip 'Umm(knim JEaami u IRAN SHARPENS ARAB OIL WEAPON 'S: By Edwin Feulner In an exclusive Washington Star interview from Beirut, Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) leader Yasser Arafat has warned that Arab oil is committed to the Palestinian cause. In other words, Arafat is saying, either shed Israel and support the Palestinians, or the taps are going to be turned off on eighty percent of the world's oil supply. Can we write him off as some kind of stubble-face- d maniac, or can he do what he says he can? Are a few h countries who used to live on the wrong side of the tracks going to be able to blackmail us into abandoning an ally and changing the direction of our foreign policy? What are their chances? The United States has survived three progressively damaging Arab oil embargoes in 1956, 1967, and 1973. With gasoline, at the moment, seemingly plentiful, and the winter not yet upon us, its much too easy to think we can weather these embargoes indefinitely. The trouble is, says a Heritage Foundation analyst, the Arab oil weapon, dulled by bad timing and imprecision in the past, has gained considerable clout since the Iranian revolution. Before 1979, says James Phillips, the threat of an oil was crippled by political, embargo, or and economic constraints. strategic Unfortunately," Phillips says, the recent Iranian revolution has in effect weakened several of these constraints and significantly boosted the risk that the flow of Persian Gulf oil will be disrupted by local conflict, internal instability or another Arab embargo." In addition, Phillips points out, the Iranian crisis has uncovered several other ominous possibilities: 1) the Iranian oil shortfall will soak up the excess expected to cushion the world against future supply disruptions; 2) present turmoil in Iran underlines the possibility of domestic groups disrupting oil production to score a point with their own government adding another threat to the world oil supply; and 3) Irans contracts on the spot market could abrogation of lead to other nations doing the same and setting the stage for precise selection of oil customers separating Arab friends from foes. And finally, says Phillips, The Iranian revolution has demonstrated the extent to which the energy security of the West is dependent on the nature of the regimes in power in states. If Saudi Arabia should be transformed revolution or into a Super Libya, then the political a by coup constraints which deter it from once again unsheathing the oil weapon would be severely eroded. Phillips reminds us, Although there are critical weaknesses in the oil weapon, it must be remembered that in the who heat of a crisis the small number of decision-maker- s determine oil production in the Persian Gulf may conclude rightly or wrongly that they have no viable alternative to another embargo."' Want PLO reironsts fdir anjr qther r Obviously group choosing our friends and enemies. Playing political games with our oil spigot is blackmail. To fight blackmail, we must recognize the dangers involved. And in this deadly serious game, we must be prepared to fight back, lest we become as Andy Young would perhaps have us pawns in a game of international blackmail. (Feulner is president of The Heritage Foundation, a Washington-base- d public policy research institution.) t oil-ric- ' petro-coercion- ," long-ter- m Consumer Relations Dept. TEXIZE Goof-Pro- of Entertaining in your kitchen and barbecuing on the back porch add up to easy entertaining any time of year. Here are some tips that can help you enjoy the party as much as your guests: Prepare all cold foods well ahead of time. For speedier salad preparation, hit the core end of a head of lettuce sharply against the countertop; it will twist right out.' Add some unexpected salad ingredients, like slivers of cheese or salami or cut-u- p olives; store salad in the refrigerator right in the serving bowl, covered loosely. fuel-foolis- h. Take an energetic look at your home. You can realize real economies by caulking your windows and stripping your door. Storm windows and doors may be worth their cost in comfort and cash saved. Insulation in attic, exterior walls, floors over unheated or uncooled spaces, air ducts and water pipes helps hold down winter heat loss and summer heat gain. Cut down on senseless waste: get into the habit of turning off lights, radios, television and other appliances when not in use. Take showers instead of . tub baths. Repair leaky faucets. Lower the thermostat setting on your hot water heater, and use cold water whenever you can. Run full loads in the dish- washer . and washing and use heavy appliances early in the morning' or late in the evening. Replace your heater or air conditioner filter as recommended, and use a clock thermostat to tum them down when theyre not machine, Youll have clearer sailing with energy bills if you plug up your energy leaks. Get on the right road to saving money by eliminating unnecessary automobile trips and driving at steady moderate speeds. Keep your d and the tires car properly inflated. When you can, join a carpool, or use public transportation. When you purchase a new car, choose one thats more for your energy-efficie. . well-tune- needs. Can conservation stop the energy crisis? No, but it can slow the fuel drain, providing more time to find more oil and gas, and to seek alternate sources. These tips and other information about fiiels for our future are in the Energy Book. For your free copy, write: Energy Book, Shell Oil Co., P.O. Box 4315, Dept. N, Houston, Texas 77001. . Fear of radiation exposure from many sources has Utahns very nervous these days. Revelations coming from Washington, D.C. about nuclear testing in the I950s, combined with mining and refining of uranium and the tailings left from this work, have people on edge. Add to this, the new fear from medical sources, and our population is getting over the nuclear age. a little technology, which has saved countless lives over the years, is suddenly suspected of contributing to the ill health of citizens who are exposed too frequently to the testing. The Committee on the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation-NationAcademy of Sciences has a report on exposure published just to radiation from controlled sources, This low level such as has been it discovered, may radiation, be a contributor to cancer when administered over a long period of time - much the same as low level continous exposure to radioactive fallout. The mill tailings, or biggest problem the scientists face, and readily admit, is no one knows how much radiation at very low levels is dangerous. About all they can say is the more radiation you are exposed to the greater your chances of cancer. For your protection the following list of guidelines should be followed, according to Good Housekeeping magazine: who 1. Keep records of your ordered it, and its purpose. with you 2. Try to take when seeing a specialist or X-ra- y, X-ra- changing physicians. for Question routine children. 4. Ask for a tuberculin skin test rather than a chest 5. Dont submit to dental with every visit unless the dentist feels you have some particular problem. 6. Be sure you are shielded from when other family 3. If youre planning to of the cuts, with little fat, and turn it into a London broil by marinating X-ra- y. for at least six to eight hours. Clean up the kitchen before the party. Just spray all purpose Grease relief degreaser and cleaner on all soiled or greasy washable surfaces, including counter top and sink, and wipe with a damp sponge. Line the bottom of your charcoal grill with aluminum foil; the coals will heat faster. After the barbecue, when ashes are cool, simply lift out the foil and discard. Rub a little fat over the grill to prevent sticking. Fat spatters on nearby surfaces will wipe right up with a squirt of the all purpose degreaser and a paper towel. Add some dressing to your salad, toss well, top with croutons and serve just before the steak is ready. 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