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…Northern Dancers Golan settlers are unconcerned by latest Syrian peace overtures. GIL SEDAN Jewish Telegraphic Agency Very few signs along the border indicate that it separates two belligerent countries. Military presence is limited by the 1974 dis- engagement agreement. A few signs warn passers-by to "Beware of mines," referring to explosives buried long ago. The white cars of the U.N. force are the only automobiles to pass the border cros...…
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