Contentment and meaning Across Two Philosophies
A biblical reflection on contentment from I Timothy 6 6 7 8 contrasts with Arthur Schopenhauer estimates of the world as barren or rich. The quotes invite contemplation on value, sustenance, and meaning across distinct traditions.
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Debate over Justice Douglas prompts call for retirement age
Critics urge mandatory retirement at 75 citing Justice William O Douglas as a prime example. They condemn his Cambodia bombing ruling as an overreach and note long tenure and alleged lapses in propriety, while eight justices swiftly overrode his action.
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Terrorism Debate Divides Nations at United Nations
Representatives from 35 nations wrestle four weeks at the United Nations over how to define and combat terrorism. A US led group pushes for a convention on prevention and punishment while Arab and Soviet blocs resist, arguing one side's patriotism may be another's terrorism. The Lebanon delegation warns against labeling as international crime when tied to national struggles for independence. The panel aims to report to the General Assembly this fall, but a broad agreement seems unlikely.
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Watergate paralysis fuels a new Vietnamese offensive
Field reports warn Hanoi plans a major push into South Vietnam as U S bombers may not return after August 15 observers say the North Vietnamese army has rebuilt its strength and could strike from new bases in the northwest ARVN efforts stand on a knife edge with U S aid at risk and Nixon’s political crisis shaping the timing of any attack U S officials note public opinion shifts and war fatigue but warn only continued supply lines can deter a full-scale assault by Hanoi and its Provisional Revolutionary Government The outcome hinges on whether Washington can restore bombing and resupply to Saigon and stem the offensive threats posed by Third Vietnam
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Ford Defends Cambodia Bombing In Private Interview
The Washington Monthly editors present Gerald Ford defending Nixon era Cambodia bombing as a national security matter. He distinguishes impeachment grounds for presidents and judges, asserts faith in Nixon, and argues security requires limited public disclosure of military actions.
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Cox subpoena marks shift in Watergate tapes pursuit
Archibald Cox, newly appointed special prosecutor, initially declined to subpoena more White House tapes but later issued a targeted subpoena for select recordings. The action comes as concerns over the handling of Nixon era conversations and the roles of Haldeman and Ehrlichman surface amid ongoing case review.
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The Children of God and the Jesus Movement
A writer critiques the Jesus Movement amid rising concern about the Children of God. David Berg leads COG with Mo Letters and brainwashing claims, while critics cite coercive contracts, secrecy, financial exploitation, deceit, hatred of family, and obscenity, prompting legal probes and media exposure.
Debate Over Death Threshold Sparks Medical Ethics
An account of revived patients after presumed death, contrasting doctors’ criteria with legal definitions. Dr. David Hausman argues death is when consciousness is irreversible, proposing expert boards to decide when to say when. The piece notes varying state laws and fears of premature organ removal or burial alive. It ends with a reflective quote about death’s finality.
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Southern Methodist University
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