Trade Deficit, Dollar Decline Hover Over US Japan Ties
The article notes a growing US Japan trade deficit of about 10 billion dollars and a weak dollar against the yen fueling inflation in the United States. It cites Carter administration reluctance to impose tariffs and hints at currency realignment affecting imports and consumer prices. Premier Fukuda aims to bolster Japan's defense amid Soviet buildup while defense orders may ease trade tensions.
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Happiness Is A State Of Mind Says Counselor
A speaker argues that happiness comes from attitude not events and tells a story about George, a miserable man who learned to greet each day as a new experience. He emphasizes personal responsibility, changing one’s outlook, and the role of attitude in family life and faith. He notes children intuit this truth and urges readers to stop the futile happiness chase.
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Rights And Wrongs By Paul Harvey On Human Rights Clash
Paul Harvey critiques U S protests over human rights versus real world regimes. He cites Rhodesia gunfire, Somoza’s Nicaragua, and Sadat Begin at Camp David, arguing self determination is unevenly applied and that violent minorities exploit rights rhetoric.
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Anwar Sadat
Menachem Begin
Ashley Sees It A PROVERB and Objections to Jokes
A column mixes humor with social critique, referencing paychecks from the 1970s and prices of the 1930s, and lampoons political figures. Readers respond with letters criticizing jokes about Chappaquiddick and slang terms, while a Des Moines PTA anecdote hints at aging and media scrutiny.
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Witnessing to hard-to-reach nonbelievers for Mrs S J
Advice to start sharing Christ even with self-satisfied nonbelievers. Trust the Holy Spirit to open hearts, using examples like Lydia and the Philippian jailer. Be ready for life events that reveal spiritual need, and let your deeds alongside words witness hope and love.
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Christ
Jesus
Lydia
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