Warmth Multiplied by Cutting Wood in Winter
A former Washington Post executive editor and ex U.N. ambassador to the United Nations writes from Maine about cutting wood for heat. He recalls nine fireplaces at Carlton Cove, the labor of gathering, hauling, splitting, and stoking, and notes wood heat warms body and spirit, especially when self made. He reflects on a bygone era and the revived value of wood heating amid high oil prices.
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Carlton Cove
Clarion
Maine
The
Washington Post
U.S
United Nations
Ellsworth
Censor's clampdown hits Beirut press in Lebanon crisis
Lebanon's civil war aftermath brings Syrian enforced cease fire and a harsh censorship regime. Foreign reporters face strict limits, with Beirut reduced to official communiques as coverage of fighting and Palestinian moves is barred. Journalists like David Pearce protest, while Beirut hinges on Cyprus for uncensored work.
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Lebanon
Beirut
Middle East
UPI
Cyprus
David Pearce
Doyle McManus
Antoine Dahdah
Zero unemployment goal echoes past political rhetoric
The commentary argues Blumenthal uses grand goals and warm rhetoric to appear compassionate while labor groups sour on Carter appointees. It notes his 1960s role in liberalizing trade and contrasts that with today’s protectionist labor stance, suggesting he shifts between businessman and government man.
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Treasury Department
HEW
HUD
Defense
Transportation
Congress
Treasury
Michael Blumenthal
Blumenthal
Carter
U.S
Paramount Conservatory of Music Opens in Bennington
A new music school the Paramount Conservatory of Music opens in Bennington under John C. Foster of New Hampshire offering free instrument provision and special guitar instruction. Also noted are social events, local civic plans, and historical notes including mortgage burnings and a birthday ball at the armory.
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Paramount Conservatory of Music
Bennington
John C. Foster
New Hampshire
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