Diplomatic Tug of War Over Israeli Use of U.S. Weapons
Secretary of State Haig says candid talks with Prime Minister Begin over Israel’s use of American weapons ended with a lift on a 68 day suspension. The United States aims to restrain future strikes and seek a peace formula in the Middle East while urging broader sympathy for U.S. credibility with Arab states.
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Alexander Haig
Menachem Begin
Israel
United States
Iraq
Beirut
U.S
Haig
Begin
Middle East
Washington
Injustice Distorted by Dimness and Selfishness
A reflection attributed to Thomas Carlyle from 1839 on injustice. He argues injustice arises not from a person but as a distorted image shaped by natural dimness and selfishness, amplified by contest and exasperation until nearly unrecognisable.
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Thomas Carlyle
Drought breaks in South Carolina and Florida
Ashley Cooper notes a long drought ending at 8:30 am in South Carolina and flood conditions by 8:32 am while Florida also experiences drought relief. The column reflects on politics, race, and a humorous church hat anecdote about modest dress and entry.
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South Carolina
Gulf of Sidra show of force boosts American resolve
The article lauds the U S Navy F 14s downing Libyan jets over international waters and frames it as a decisive message from Reagan to Muammar Qadhafi and his regime. It links oil, terrorism, and Western interests while predicting Libyan subversion in nearby regions. Well done Navy.
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Gulf of Sidra
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Sixth Fleet
America
Free World
John F. Kennedy
PATCO
Reagan
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Muammar Qadhafi
Qadhafi
Tripoli
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Africa
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Tunisia
Spanish
Sahara
Chad
Horn of Africa
Aden
South Yemen
Ethiopia
Red Sea
Indian Ocean
Persian Gulf
End of the World and Judgment in Christian Teaching
A reader questions why preachers stress apocalyptic themes. The reply cites Acts 20 27 urging ministers to declare the whole will of God including end times and final judgment. Faithful ministers warn people because death and eternity are real and must be faced.
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DR. Graham
B.C.M
The Disillusioned Generation and the Price of Fame
Paul Harvey examines rising youth suicides and self-destructive behavior linked to pressures of fame wealth and parenting. He notes high achievers and celebrities’ offspring show identity loss drug use and susceptibility to cults. He argues divorce of religion from education did not help and perhaps worsened the trend.
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Louis Jourdan Jr
Mary Tyler Moore
Paul Newman
New York
Lee Salk
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