The Soviet Government has offered the Arab states a non-aggression pact and economic aid in return for their “neutrality, ” the New York Past today reported in a cable from Paris. The report said that the offer was made to Egypt, but would be extended to all other Arab League nations if they declare their aloofness from the Western-sponsored Middle East defense pact.
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