Hour of decision in a pivotal presidential election
Voters face a stark choice between Carter and Ford with large policy differences on government spending military funding and social programs. The piece urges Arkansans to vote seriously tomorrow, noting the election’s far reaching national impact and the roles of Mondale and Dole.
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Jimmy Carter
Ford
Carter
Gov. Carter
United States
Sen. Mondale
Gov
Sen
Dale
Honor And Profit In Public Office Obscures Honor And Trust
Officials are noted for prominence and service even after leaving office. Some sacrifice financially, yet many gain wealth not typical in other jobs. The risk is profit becoming a stronger lure than honor and trust, a concern for both public and servants.
Dear N L C Forgiveness and Guidance for Sin and Pregnancy
Billy Graham advises repentance and commitment to Jesus Christ, urges seeking a Christian counselor, and recommends visiting a doctor to confirm pregnancy. He emphasizes forgiveness through faith, and the need for divine power to overcome sin.
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Billy Graham
DR. Graham
Jesus Christ
God
Campaigners cheap shots and a call for sound money
The piece compares political hype to medical overuse, warning against requests for instant remedies and massive credits. It argues inflation remains unchecked, the dollar is weak, and restoring sound money is the best remedy for the nation and world.
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Fed
Demagogue In Carter Emerges In 1976 Campaign
A critical editorial argues the 1976 race exposes eroding democracy as both Ford and Carter show misleading tactics. It condemns Ford for buying votes and Carter for vague promises, urging vigilance against a rising demagogue in Jimmy Carter and a public bought by rhetoric.
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Kennedys
LBJ
Richard Nixon
Gerald Ford
Ford
Carter
IRS chief under scrutiny over tax haven probe conflict
The article alleges Internal Revenue Commissioner Donald Alexander violated his orders by interfering with Operation Tradewinds and Project Haven, linking his former Cincinnati law partners to the Bahamian tax haven inquiry. It details warnings from IRS officials and mentions steps to keep him from the investigation.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Donald Alexander
Richard Nixon
Bahamas
Alexander
IRS
Meyer Lansky
Cuba
Florida
Castle Bank
Project Haven
Cincinnati
John Hanlon
Hanlon
Right Bower
Burke Willsey
Willsey
IRS Legal Department
Joseph Salas
Tradewinds
Meade Whitaker
Tax Haven
Warren Bates
Yelling Boys at King’s Mountain Fight Ferguson’s Corps
A 200 year old account recalls the King’s Mountain clash where Virginians led by Maj. Micajah Lewis and Capt. Joel Lewis darted on Ferguson’s main guard, the mountain men and Campbell’s troops advancing under heavy fire as bayonets fixed and a melee broke out amid flame and smoke.
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Dorothy Macdowell
King’s Mountain
Ferguson
DePeyster
Musgrove’s Mill
Micajah Lewis
Joel Lewis
Andrew Colvill
Col. Campbell
Allaire
Campbell
Battle of White Plains a First Cavalry Charge Marks Skirmish
The American force of about 14,500 holds hills near White Plains as British General Howe leads roughly 13,000 troops. After heavy fighting on Chatterton Hill the British take the crest with the first cavalry charge, causing American troops to withdraw. Washington pulls back to North Castle Heights by November 1, then Howe moves toward Ft. Washington. Casualties favor the British 313 to 150, but the result remains indecisive.
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White Plains
New York
William Howe
Howe
Chatterton’s Hill
Washington
North Castle Heights
Ft. Washington
Manhattan
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Nisbet
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