U S Taxpayer Scrutiny of UN Bureaucrats Pay and Perks
Washington voices grow critical over lavish pay and privileges for United Nations and related agencies. U.S. civil servants, World Bank, and UN staff receive high salaries with extras like club memberships and tax exemptions. Critics say aid aimed at poverty is misdirected to bureaucrats, urging cuts and leverage.
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White House
Congress
United Nations
U.S
World Bank
Washington
U.N
Jesse Helms
N.C
United States
Ug Alye
Carter
New Trainer In 57 From Sun Files
Sun Files recounts a July 21 1997 item about Goosen Creek city budget cuts 87254 total funds no tax increase, Rudolph Strobel Jr recovering from a crash, Sidney Whiteside hosting Humble Booster Club ceremony, July 21. Also notes Toumpkins death, golf results at Raytown, and local church matters.
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Aytons Sun
Crouse Creek
Hudolph Strobel Jr
Highlings
Crosby
Sidney Whiteside
Humble Booster Club
Communnity House
Mo Dick
Toumpkins
Ttivhlinds
Lyochburg
Syd Gould
Gene Bayer
Editorial Department Heads At The Baptoton Sun
A historical masthead snippet lists staff such as General Manager Assistant to Publisher Editor and Publisher and executives in the Editorial and Advertising departments. It references Southern Newspapers Inc and Associated Press as dominant sources. The fragment hints at 1959 era staffing and publication details.
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Elim Ane Utlisnor
Southern Newspapers, Inc
Liberty Payments Stalled Over Israeli Damages
Washington reports show Israel has not paid full damages for the USS Liberty attack, despite public promises to cover material losses. State Department documents reveal attempts to avoid Congress, with Israel eventually paying 3.3 million in 1969 while insisting on 7 million. Talks linger and the ship remains retired as the dispute continues.
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Les Witten
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Daniel
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Israel
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Jorden
Ruskin
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Bon Tel Aviv
Rusk
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Hal
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Hirst
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Tel Aviv
Willian Hope Om
Wheraul Foreign Ministry
Liberty
Jing Jong
Pentagon
Vootnple
Pentadon
Blut
Carter
Lees
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Today in History highlights July 21 events across 1977 era
Key events listed include 1954 Geneva Accords surrender of North Vietnam to communists, 1588 Drake’s forces attacking the Spanish Armada, 1891 Leopold I proclaimed King of Belgium, Civil War Bull Run Creek battle in 1861, Jesse James train robbery in 1873, Chateau Thierry retaken in 1918, establishment of the Veterans Administration in 1830, UN General Assembly adjournment a decade ago, a 5 year ago rail disaster in Seville, and a 5 year prior Middle East peace session failure.
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Leopold I
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Bull Ruin Creek
Virginia
Chateau Thierry
U.S. Veterans Administration
United Nations General Assembly
Middle East
Security Council
Sevill
Spain
Jim Fontenn praised for county service in readers' letter
Howard G Johnson commends Commissioner Jim Fontenn for improving county employee relations and safety training. He notes senior citizens benefits from a free bus service and a kiln program, plus Santa visits and charity work. Johnson highlights Fontenn’s frugal salary stance and efforts to involve residents through town halls and voting access.
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Haylawn Sun
Jim Fontenn
Jim
Tany
Bevanse Jim
Iile
Norris County
St. Nick
Vim
Holy ‘Trinity United Methodist Church
Previnel 2
Lynchburg Perry
John Hill
Haytown
World Almanac Q A Trivia From The Past
A fragmented Q A page tests readers on historical trivia. It asks if Canute was the 11th century English king, and which French king Joaras supported against England. The piece notes an answer key referencing Andrew Johnson and Richard Nixon, with unclear print midpoints and mis-typed names.
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Fiskimos
England
Joaras
Charles VI
Louis XI
U.S
Andrew Johnson
Richard Nixon
Health letter on diabetes management and insulin limits
A reader with type diabetes discusses job loss and daily treatment challenges. Dr. Lamb explains diabetes remains diabetes regardless of severity, notes diet and activity must be matched to insulin, and suggests avoiding concentrated sweets while increasing uncooked vegetables. He mentions continuous glucose monitoring and future islet transplantation research.
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Hal
Snellitus
Reaner
Suilin
Langerhans
New Phase Seen In Stock Market Shifts In 1970s Style
The Business Mirror notes a potential new market phase as investors move from growth stocks to current income. It recalls 1971 and 1973 cycles where growth stocks peaked then fell, while utilities and high dividend plays gained favor. Weight of Wright Investors' Service cites hope for faster future dividend growth and renewed interest in growth via income and gains.
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Kw York
API
Pew
Dohm Weight
Wright Investors' Service
Unis
Painter Focuses On Shingles Over Sunset In Garden Grave Sermon
An art class visits a pastoral scene to sketch landscapes including a rustic barn. One student details the shingles obsessively while the instructor urges not to miss the sunset’s color and glory. The sermon references Psalm 91 and Reverend Schuller’s Hour of Power TV program.
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Isis
Reverend Schuller
Garden Grave
Calit_ Community Church
Hour of Power
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