Rand report endorses all volunteer Army future viability
Rand Corp concludes the all volunteer Army has performed well over the past four years with higher quality, modest recruitment costs, and diverse personnel. Richard Cooper argues retirement Reform and merit pay could improve retention, suggesting 30 year service for pensions and personal pension contributions. He cautions against returning to conscription.
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Rand Corp
Richard W.L. Cooper
Cooper
Women Live Longer Than Men Says New Figures
Washington health statistics show American women live to 77 on average while men reach 69. The gap has widened from one year in 1920 to eight years now as women keep healthier habits, see doctors more often, and avoid dangerous occupations and fatal risks.
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Washington
U.S. Bureau of Health Statistics
Ong
Boy spends four quarters but regrets whistle purchase
A young boy with four coins buys a junky assortment in a shop then a whistle. He walks home happy but soon regrets the choice, pondering life and faith as a pastor promotes a televised program.
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Lears
Fragmented Thoughts on Belief and Endurance
An assortment of quoted lines from various authors and figures. The text presents partial, misformatted attributions and garbled names. Core ideas touch on anger, belief, truth, resilience, immortality, and the soul.
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William Mankner
Baytown Sun masthead and policy summary
A partial transcription shows Baytown Sun staff roles from 1950 to 1974, including Leon Brown and Fred Hornberger, with editorial, advertising, and publishing details. The piece includes masthead names, offices, publication frequency, pricing, and a letters policy for reader submissions. The text also notes Associated Press affiliation and Coastal Publications representation.
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Baytown
Texas
Acat
Muddhy
Memorial Drive
Raptown
Carver
Coastal Publications
Associated Press
Pathos
Loral News
Origit
Am Rughis
Republicarian
Wait Until Next Year In Economy Outlook
The piece argues forecasters expect 1978 growth to lag 1977 with hopes that clearer policy signals on tax energy and economics will spur investment. It notes investor caution awaiting policy clarifications while praising a general consensus of slower expansion and earlier progress in 1977. It cites Merrill Lynch economist Albert Cox and a Chicago bank executive on uncertainty and policy impact.
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Careter
White House
Botl
Beecome Cluirer
Myon
New York Times
Chicago
Conference Board
Albert Cox
Merrill Lynchconomics
Baytown youths stranded on Goat Island rescued in 1957
From Sun Files Baytown four youths Hadney Hutto Gordon LeComple Joe Kelly Cash and Wayne Butch Taylor were rescued by Wooster Volunteer Fire Department after their boat washed away by ships wake. They were stranded on Goat Island during winter weather when a rescue saved them. Pat Henneke and Pamela Sanders seniors were semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships. Burkett chaired Baytown Lions Club Livh-O Dimes drive.
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Baytown
Wooster Volunteer Fire Department
Goal Island
Hadney Hutto
Gordon LeComple
Joe Kelly Cash
Wayne
Butch) Taylor
Pat Henneke
Pamela (. Sanders
J ( (Dake) Burkett
Baytown Lions
Clu
The Way it Was December 9 1775 Battle of Great Bridge
Patriot Jorce wins the Battle of Great Bridge in Virginia as December 9 1775 marks a notable moment in the colonial struggle for independence. The victory underscores local resistance and strategic momentum for American forces.
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Pateiot Jorce
Great Bridge
Verse of Comfort and Healing in Luke 8 48
A brief biblical verse recounts Jesus telling a woman to take courage and declare that her faith has healed her. The text emphasizes comfort, faith, and peace as she receives divine healing.
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Luke
Four Freedoms Nursing Home Alleged Medicare Abuse
Washington report details how the Four Freedoms Nursing Home in Miami Beach faced Medicare funding pressure amid alleged illegal deposits from patients. The piece traces political influence involving Rep. Claude Pepper and Sen. Lawton Chiles, Sen. Edward Gurney, and Sen. Warren Magnuson, plus union ties and subsequent inspector concerns over patient care, deposits, and improper practices.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
Medicare
Four Freedoms Nursing Home
Miami Beach Greanfront
Department of Health, Humaniety and Welfare
D-Fla
Lawton Chiles
Edward Gurney
Pepper
House
Stone
HEW
Lye
Se Twine
Slone
Swaore
Miami
Warren Magnuson
Senate
Commerce Committee
Magnuson
Four Freedoms
Seattle
Wiliam Steinberg
Stan
Howie Kurtz
Aul Stone
Kurtz
Dirks
Decaffeinated coffee safety questioned by reader notes
A letter states that decaffeinated coffee does not cause cancer and recalls old uses of a harsh chemical in some products. It notes no human cancer cases tied to decaf caffeine and suggests many factors beyond caffeine affect digestion and heart health outcomes.
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Dearor
Lame
Sam Quily
Dear Reader
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