Forum, Dec. 16, 1974

The Middle East as Naked Canvas

To the Editors.

If Americans stare at a naked can vas painted by the artist Future, we can envision a war between the Arabs and the Israelis any time within the next few years. After the war begins, we can en vision the Arabs once again cutting off America's oil supply. We can visualize Americans growing cold living in their poorly heated houses and standing on corners waiting for streetcars.

With that coldness will come anger toward America's "Israeli policy." A new wave of anti-Semitism may arise.

That sentiment may force our Govern ment to withdraw its support from...

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