Newspaper article from the Oregonian during Governor Victor Atiyeh's Middle East trade mission. It discusses the connections of Amar, Syria, the home of Atiyeh's father, which he visited during his trip, and the many Oregon residents with roots in the village.
Transcript of a KOIN-TV report on Governor Victor Atiyeh's visit to Amar, Syria during his Middle East trade mission. Atiyeh paid a visit to his father's hometown and was met with an overwhelming celebration by the locals.
Transcript of a KATU-TV report on Governor Victor Atiyeh's visit to Amar, Syria during his Middle East trade mission. Atiyeh paid a visit to his father's hometown and was met with an overwhelming celebration by the locals.
Newspaper article from the Salem, Oregon Statesman-Journal featuring Governor Victor Atiyeh's Middle East trade mission. It praises Atiyeh for the likely profit and connections being made during his trip.
Transcript of a KOIN-TV report on the attempt of Syrian officials to gain Governor Victor Atiyeh's sympathies against Israel during his Middle East trade mission. Atiyeh's hosts gave him a tour of the leveled town of Quneitra and blamed the Israelis for its needless destruction in the 1970s.
Transcript of a KOIN-TV report on the International Trade Fair in Cairo, Egypt during Governor Victor Atiyeh's Middle East trade mission. They also discuss the Egyptian exchange rate and American products being sold in the country.
Transcript of a KOIN-TV report on Egypt's former President Abdul Gammel Nasser from the perspective of Sam Kahl, who accompanied Governor Victor Atiyeh on his Middle East trade mission.
Opinion article suspecting that the lack of a red carpet greeting for Governor Victor Atiyeh in Syria during his Middle East trade mission was no mistake.
Newspaper article from the Oregonian discussing Governor Victor Atiyeh's visit to the ruins of Quneitra, Syria during his Middle East trade mission. The Syrians held the Israelis responsible for the demolition of the town in 1974.
Newspaper article from the Oregonian discussing the political challenges necessary for Governor Victor Atiyeh's visit to Syria during his Middle East trade mission.
Newspaper article from the Oregonian discussing the scheduling mix-up that resulted in Governor Victor Atiyeh arriving at a deserted airport in Syria during his Middle East trade mission.
Newspaper article from the Oregonian discussing Governor Victor Atiyeh's attempt to avoid politics during his Middle East trade mission and the refusal of his accompanying businessmen to travel to Israel.