Quotations on Goodness Mercy and Modern Values
A meditation contrasts scriptural fruits with contemporary fear of kindness and mercy. Lin Yutang’s critique appears alongside Galatians 5 22 23 praising love joy peace and gentleness. The excerpt laments erosion of old values and the world’s illness.
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Lin Yutang
Philosopher
Junketeers Headed for NATO Nations on Long Congressional Tour
An 11 day NATO visit will involve 17 members of Congress and 16 congressional wives as guests of the government. The Pentagon arranged transportation and the Treasury will cover expenses, prompting scrutiny over the use of taxpayer funds for trips with unclear legislative value.
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NATO
Congress
Pentagon
Treasury
U. S
Vienna
Naples
Rome
Athens
Berlin
Brussels
Department of Defense
Congress Should Decide On Broadcast of Sessions
The piece argues that congressional broadcast of Senate and House sessions risks grandstanding or silencing less vocal members. It favors freer press access over tight broadcasting restrictions and warns against mimicking the Congressional Record in editing speeches for print.
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Senate
House
Congress
Lionel van Deerlin
Congressional Record
Housing rebate faces criticism from NEA London economist
Analysis notes the 5 percent rebate up to $2,000 on new houses risks benefiting builders with stock, may require sale price certs and tax issues, and excludes many buyers. Critics call for broader mortgage relief and down payment grants as Congress debates housing subsidies and potential veto by President Ford.
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Nea-London
Economist
Washington
Congress
Russell Long
D-La
Boodle worry rivals energy talk in Senate pay plan clash
Washington report notes Senate Rules Committee showdown on Gravel’s plan to hire hundreds of high salaried staff at up to 41 million dollars a year. Sen. Allen argues the scheme boondoggle would add 1200 aides and offset costs with large office, furniture, restaurant, parking and other facilities. He warns it undermines fiscal discipline during recession and deficit. Senate opinions split as Gravel claims 57 co sponsors though few attend.
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Washington
Congress
Middle East
House
Senate
Senate Rules Committee
Mike Gravel
Alaska
Gravel
James Allen
Allen
Boutling
Cmme
Committee
Herman Talmadge
Talmadge
Rules Committee
Rters
Alan Cranston
D.calif
Packwood
R.-Ore
Bill Brock
Sen. Allen
Mirage Aly Opho Beeee
Treasury
Sens. Allen and Talmadge
Jury Screening Tactics Stir Civil Rights Era Debates
The use of psychologist and sociologist teams to pretrially screen jurors grows from civil rights protests and trials like the Camden 28 and Angela Davis. Critics caution it could threaten the jury system and widen unequal access as state use expands.
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Angela Davis
Wounded Knee
Lees
Trial Magazine
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Amitai Etzioni
Fred
Etzioni
Yeni Oakinet
Conceptual Dynamics, Roslyn
John Rhodes
Kent State
Robert
Howard A. Moore Jr
Senator Soaper Theorizes On Fashion Amid Economic Strain
Senator Soaper comments that some men may choose flashy clothing as a response to a weak economy, while Schultz notes broader social signals and consumer behavior. The remark reflects political life and cultural reactions during downturns.
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Schultz
Budget battles and political maneuvering at the White House
President Ford faces a budget dilemma balancing deficit reduction with calls to extend tax rebates. Lawmakers debate defense cuts and vetoes while advisors urge stimulus. Reports also examine Jaworski’s role in a Ven-Fuel probe, Alabama Governor Wallace's large honorary militia, and federal actions affecting energy payments.
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Washington
Ford
House Budget Committee
Senate Committee
Delbert Latta
Ohio
Senate
Elkford Cederberg
R.mich
Defense
James Schlesinger
House
George Vas
T ‘Chan
Nassikas
Federal
Jo Nassikas
Wallace Thought Unrevealing But Harsh Press Debate
columnist argues George Wallace is unfairly misrepresented by press coverage. He claims Wallace's World War II stance shows no Nazi sympathy, but highlights his provocative ideas as a social force. The piece urges letting Wallace speak openly to assess his appeal and the voters who back him.
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Washington
NEA
George Wallace
U. S
Russia
Wallace
Itree
Soviet Union
Patton
Bility
Pearl
Elvin Stanton
Tge Wallace
Astice
Alabama
India
Ford
Kennedy
Supreme Court
Turkey
Useless But Interesting Libraries Expand Borrowed Items
A quirky library program allows checking out records paintings and statues alongside books. Patrons must follow rules. the librarian will have their card revoked for improper borrowing.
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Len Jaworski
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