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Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 22

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  • FREE OPTIONS FOR MEN S RINGS FREE OPTIONS FOR WOMEN S RINGS Fireburst Diamond Ptnel F»c«l Cut Ei FEBRUARY 22, 1979/THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN/PAGE 9 Khomeini a threat to US B% (.1 OKt.l t,H)DA Associated Press Writer When Ayatoflah Khomeini was directing the Iranian prods! movement from his Parisian exile last war, he was \ iewed here as a medieval obscurantist threatening a \ilal American Interest Now, with Khomeini's followers in power, the American perception of the 78-year old Islamic chieftan has taken I 180 degree turn. Khomeini is now seen as the last, hest hope for a continuing cooperative relationship between Iran and ihe United States. American officials who once derided Khomeini are now hopeful his torus can cops with the challenge posed by an array of leftist groups disappointed with the limited role given them in Iran's new government. Just two months ago, when Shah Mohammad Reza 1'ahlavi was still on the throne, President Carter denounced Khomeini's "uncontrolled statements... that encourage bloodbaths and violence." The prevailing view here was that only the shah could ensure that Iran would remain faithful to the West. Khomeini and his followers were seen as anti- American, anti-Semitic and incapable of running a modern industrialized state. But based on the brief period the provisional government has been in power, officials believe a working relationship—if not outright friendship—can be established with Iran. Moreover, recent events in Iran hardly seem calculated to ingratiate Khomeini with leftwing forces in Iran. These elements fought shoulder to shoulder with Islamic militants to oust the shah but now have turned on Khomeini. They have urged defiance of government orders to end thi- strikes, which have paralyzed the country's economy, and to return weapons seized 10 days ago when the constitutional government collapsed. These events could sharpen one aspect of Khomeini's philosophy regarded here as a major asset for Washington; his anti-communism. But the question being asked here is whether Khomeini and the inexperienced leadership of the new government can effectively confront the well-organized leftist opposition headed by the so-called People's Fedayeen. It was the very situtation Iran now confronts that American officials have feared all along—well before the shah's ousting. According to this view, a continuation of the leftist-led strikes and attacks on government instal- ations, combined with the steady disintegration of the Iranian military, could make conditions ripe for a leftist takeover. Thus far, Soviet actions have not been reassuring to officials here. Soviet broadcasts directed at Iran have accused the United States of trying to provoke a crisis in Iran to justify American military intervention. The result has been the most severe crisis of confidence between Washington and Moscow since the Carter administration took office. Washington and Moscow are facing a dangerous situtation in which each believes the other is willing to sacrfice friendly relations for the sake of strategic ?'ivantage. /WQ1RVED ^COLLEGE RINGS Say a lot about yourself without saying a word. Save up to $20 or more on men's traditional Siladiunf rings and selected women's 10K gold rings. SEE THE ARTCARVED REPRESENTATIVE 'savings vary slightly from style to style. You get your choice of the free options shown above, and save money Take advantage of this great sale on highest quality college rings See them now Order yours today DEPOSIT REQUIRED ASK ABOUT MASTER CHARGE OR VISA UNIVERSITY CENTER February 28, March 1 & 2 HAYWOOD £>teak ano Kmj Finest dinners in Western North Carolina. All beverages on tap and fine wines seven days a week. Meals from $1.80 up. Steak & Keg in Waynesville, Russ Avenue and Love Lane above Long John Silvers. "Keg Room" Lounge to open soon. VIST
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