Soviet anti satellite battle station in orbit raises alarm
Pentagon and intelligence officials condemn reports of Cosmos 1267, a 15 ton Soviet space weapon docked to Salyut 6 with potential to destroy U S satellites. Warnings say loss of photo reconnaissance and electronic intelligence assets could cripple early warning and long range command and control. The piece urges high priority for defense technology and a Reagan administration response.
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United States
Aviation Week
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Aerospace Journal
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Puzzles and bigoted jokes spark reader letters
The passage criticizes puzzles from a Reader's Digest Desk Calendar and an entertainment column, linking them with racist content and political stereotypes. It quotes dubious quiz questions, jokes about race, and a biting take on American foreign policy labeled as simplistic and party-driven.
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How to Find Joy as a Christian
A letter explains that true Christian joy comes from deep confidence in Christ and salvation through faith. It urges the reader to accept God's gift of salvation, stressing that joy follows belonging to God and serving Him.
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DR. Graham
D.P
Christ
Jesus Christ
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Poland's precarious path after martial law and reform hopes
The piece argues Jaruzelski's siege decision may avert a harsher Soviet act and urges a cautious evolution involving the army Solidarity the Catholic Church and the Communist Party. It warns Western powers cannot intervene militarily but should pressure Moscow and support Poles as they navigate democracy under pressure.
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Daybreak From Night Sky Described As Indescribable Light
Reader recounts a Texas minister Dr John W Drakeford witnessing a natural phenomenon seen across East Texas Montana Kansas. The event features a horizon glow expanding to a peacock tail of fire and a yellow sunrise explosion described with vivid, almost magical imagery.
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Kansas
Dr. Drakeford
Aiken Standard Seeks Signed Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit letters for publication. Letters must be signed in the writer's handwriting and include a mailing address. Anonymous submissions are not considered. Legibility is preferred and editing for space, clarity, taste, and libel may occur.
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