Press conference mood in Amman with King Hussein
A Jordan press conference at the palace drew 40 Arab and foreign journalists who questioned the king after a 9 45 start. The event, described as historic for a throne room, impressed some as a test and provoked cynicism about media responsibility.
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December 13 1977 in history brief
On December 13 1577 Francis Drake began his circumnavigation. In 1862 Union troops failed at Marye s Heights near Fredericksburg. Cambodia ordered the U S to close its embassy in 1963. Greece crushed a counter coup in 1963. Apollo 17 astronauts unveiled a peace plaque in 1970. Electoral College elected Carter in 1976. Birthdays include John Vorster aged 62 and George Shultz aged 57. Thought for today Despair doubles our strength.
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Will Rogers Jests on Washington Visit Draws Tourists
Comedic commentator Will Rogers quips that tourists miss a difference when politicians are away. He jokes that Washington’s national press and lobbyists have left town to seek funds elsewhere. He imagines moving the Capitol as the town’s best possible change.
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Politicians list Christmas wishes for Ohio leaders
Columbus AP reports lawmakers and state officials sent Santa letters with requests for jobs and reforms. Governor Rhodes seeks more industries. Lt. Gov. Celeste eyes a running mate for 1978. House Speaker Riffe wants Hawaii time. Senate leaders seek tax and school funding plans, long sessions trimmed.
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Constitution not a plaything for social conservatives
Terence Smith notes a rising social conservative movement reframing rights debates from abortion to ERA and Bakke. He argues conservatives defend individual rights and law over metaphysical claims, insisting the constitution is not a tool for social engineers.
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Santa Sells Out to Conglomerate in North Pole Tale
Santa faces a corporate takeover as a North Pole factory shifts production to lower cost plants abroad. elves lament collapsing toy quality while Santa explains the need for capital and cost control under a profit driven parent company.
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The Messenger Publisher and staff 1825 to 1965
A listing of the newspaper’s founders and editors notes the Messenger originated in 1825 with Gordon K Bush and later leaders including Richard R Payn Karl W Runser Roy Cross and Herb Amey. Route 33 N and Johnson Road in Athens Ohio is given as a contact location.
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