Jordanians and Oregonians together enthusiastically reported to me on my recent trip the progress made since the inception of the program. One hundred and sixtythree farmers working 1.675 acres of heretofore meagerly productive soil. with the help of knowhow and technology. increased production In 1968 by 69 percent and in 1969 by 55 percent. It is particularly with the refugees that success of peace initiatives rests: Israel. and the United States. must recognize and admit the basic injustice done to the Palestinians in 1948. This admission alone would be one of the greatest single steps that could be taken to defuse the present conflict. This in no way would threaten Israels territorial integrity nor external security.
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