No Running Away From The Cities
An opinion argues urban woes stem from federal policy enabling suburbanization through low mortgage rates and highway spending. The piece notes democracy shapes outcomes but stresses no escape from cities as national priorities shift to aid those left behind in urban America.
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Boston University Political Science
Frances Fox Piven
America
Huck
John Birch Society
American Opinion
Larry McDohaai
McDonald
Bircher
Gene
Jimmy Carter
Regressive idea for UN tax faces oil rise
Regresive idea proposed by Jamil Baroody, Saudi ambassador, to fund the United Nations with a one cent tax on each barrelof oil exported by OPEC members falls apart. The piece notes OPEC price hikes, reduced oil purchases, and looming energy and war threats as larger UN-financing and world peace questions.
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Jamil Baroody
United Nations
U.N
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Soviet Union
China
Baroody
OPEC
Civic progress push noted in 1956 Baytown files
Sun Files recalls 1956 efforts to organize a YMCA in Baytown with Dr W M Brooks leading a luncheon at Grace Methodist Church. Mentions planning for civic improvement, bond information drives, and local officials weighing juvenile problems. Includes notes on church leadership, school accreditation, and Christmas events.
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Baytown Sun
W. M. Brooks
Grace Methodist Church
YMCA
Weather Bureau
Santa
J. D. Kuebler Jr
R. C. Stephenson Jr
Gene Bauer
Don Pevey
Mont Belvieu Methodist Church
Cedar Bayou
Planning Commission
M. L. Campbell
Commission
Jim Sherwood
Texas
Today in History highlights and notable anniversaries
On December 7 1941 Japan began Pearl Harbor strikes impacting the Pacific War. Dates cover 1787 Delaware ratifies the Constitution, 1836 Van Buren elected, 1944 US notes sinking of carriers, 1953 Ben Gurion resigns, 1974 Makarios returns to Cyprus, and 1976 events in the Middle East and East Timor. Actor Eli Wallach turns 61. Washington crosses the Delaware at Trenton two hundred years ago.
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Associated Press
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Philippines
Singapore
Guam
Wake Island
Thailand
Malaya
Mary Queen of Scots
Delaware
U.S
Martin van
Indonesia
Portuguese Timor
Portugal
Eli Wallach
George Washington
Trenton
Delaware River
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Carter Needs To Win Confidence For Investment
New York AP report quotes R Heath Larry of U S Steel urging a mood of optimism to spur capital investment for factories and machines. He notes energy and regulatory uncertainties slow go/no go decisions, with environmental reviews and energy policy affecting steel spending and plant construction plans. Larry remains hopeful Carter can foster confidence to unlock capital.
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New York
Jimmy Carter
R. Heath Larry
U.S. Steel Corp
Conference Board
Larry
U.S. Steel
National Association of Manufacturers
Baytown Sun staff and publishing details listed
Baytown Sun masthead shows Leon Brown John Wadley Fred Hornberger Fred Hartman editor publisher general manager and editorial staff Preston Pendergrass Jim Finlay Wanda Orton with advertising and circulation personnel. It states address 1301 Memoral Drive Baytown Texas 77520 P O Box 90 subscription rates and Sundays publication notes. The paper is a member of the Associated Press with rights to republication and a letter policy restricting unsigned letters.
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Eee Vaseraesenerrenerteense
Jerry Winton
Pat Staples
Baytown
Texas
Act of Congress
Memoral
P. O. Box
Coastal Publications
Associated Press
Uve
Baytown Sun
Sun
Burgoyne’s Defeat Reaches Paris, American Commissioners Learn
On December 7 1777 American commissioners in Paris learned of General Burgoyne’s defeat at Saratoga. The message reached officials in France signaling a turning point in the American Revolution and impacting Franco American support.
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Paris
Burgoyne
Bold Verse Entry Inspires Faithful Boldness in Holiest Access
A biblical verse urges brethren to have boldness to enter the holiest by the blood of Jesus, emphasizing confident access in faith. The reference to Hebrews 10:19 frames the message around ceremonial approach through Christ's atonement and enduring spiritual assurance.
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Jesus
Alaska Oil Move Faces Narrows Navigation Risk
A secret Alaska study warns giant 165000-ton tankers may fail to safely navigate Valdez Narrows amid 200 mph winds and a rock barrier. Dutch model tests showed simulated accidents. Coast Guard opposition delays own study, with Dec 14 talks planned. Kissinger not seeking Carter post but open to crisis-time assignment.
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Washington
Alaska
Valdez Narrows
Valdez
U.S
Narrows
Coast Guard
Port Valdez
Andy Penn
Kissinger
Jimmy Carter
Henry Kissinger
Secretary of State
Carter
Birch Bark
Larry McDonald
D.ga
Susan Huck
Women For Constitutional Government
Philadelphia mayoral petition rejection sparks accusation
Philadelphia City Commissioner Eugene E. Maier condemns the rejection of a petition signed by 211,000 residents to oust Mayor Frank Rizzo as the greatest display of stonewalling and abuse since Watergate, highlighting the clash between city officials and the public.
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Philadelphia
Eugene E. Maier
Frank Rizzo
Doctor Lamb responds on glucose tolerance test preparation
A reader criticizes a column on blood sugar and glucose tolerance testing. The reply cites evidence that consuming ample carbohydrates for several days is essential to avoid false results, noting starvation diabetes and the impact of diet, activity, and prior conditions on test accuracy.
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DR. Lamb
U.S. Air Force
Trust and Flight: A Message from Reverend Schuller
A reflection on trust parallels flying in an Army C-41 transport without windows where one must rely on the pilot. The tale of a boy flying a kite unseen by sight but felt by tug illustrates faith. Jeremiah 29 11 is cited as God’s plan for good with a future and hope. Reverend Schuller hosts a national syndicated TV program from Garden Grove California.
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Korea
Japan
Kite
God
Jeremiah
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Pop) Swain
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Southern Newspapers, Inc
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