Proverbs Wisdom About Pride and Humility
A concise reflection cites Proverbs 11 6 declaring that pride leads to disgrace while humility brings wisdom, inviting contemplation on character and ethical living. The verse contrasts arrogance with humility and recommends prudent conduct.
Is Peace Possible In Lebanon And The Middle East Today
The piece weighs Lebanon’s foreign troop withdrawal stalled by Israeli Lebanese talks and Beirut Jerusalem diplomacy. It notes Amin Gemayel’s insistence on military level talks, the risk of civil conflict without外 forces, and Reagan’s faltering plan for Palestinian autonomy. It cites Mubarak’s push for recognizing Israel and PLO shifts toward acceptance. It highlights broader regional dynamics.
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Lebanon
Israel
Beirut
Jerusalem
Amin Gemayel
United States
Reagan
West Bank
Jordan
Menachem Begin
Begin
PLO
U.S
Egypt
Hosni Mubarak
Letters To The Editor Defended Deterrence And Fiscal Debate
A reader argues Reagan overstated Soviet edge in missiles while noting U.S. warheads outweigh missiles. The letter cites DoD and NATO figures and proposes mutual nuclear restraint. Other letters celebrate Mental Health donations, question Montcalm High School fight handling, and praise Bluefield Arts Center event and upcoming exhibits.
Our Spy Efforts Are Underfunded and a Tennis Skirmish
Washington flags a major gap in U S intelligence funding arguing that without more money the United States could be blind to Soviet activity as Reagan era boosts lag behind and critical space shuttle and satellite systems face delays. The piece also notes EPA tennis culture where officials mix official business with games at Hains Point and internal car trips for reservations.
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Washington
United States
Soviet Union
U.S
Jimmy Carter
White House
CIA
Reagan
Carter
Dale van Atta
Environmental Protection Agency
John Hernandez
San Francisco
EPA
Hernandez
John Horton
Lou Cordia
Office of Federal Activities
Hains Point
John Crumrine
Agency
Cordia
Crumrine
Crumline
Park Service
Peace Corps anti-Communist film program under scrutiny
Washington report reveals Peace Corps officials pressed a minority contractor to name subcontractors and proposed a hardcore pro Soviet indoctrination plan. Armando Chapelli submitted a bid with Coston Associates and Edward Vandette, but the contract went to others at a lower price, amid questions about the script and cost.
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Peace Corps
Small Business Administration
Loret Ruppe
Washington Consulting Group
Armando Chapelli
Chapelli
SBA
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Soviet Union
Dean Coston
John Nicholson
Vandette
Ruppe
Bill Dawson
Vandette-Coston
United States
Argentina
Ussr
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