Proverbial Thought On Wealth And Kindness
A biblical verse from Proverbs 14 31 emphasizes that oppressing the poor insults the Creator while showing kindness to the needy honors God. It contrasts harsh conduct with charitable action and frames generosity as reverence.
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Guilt and Innocence In New York Court of Claims Award
A man freed after 24 years in prison won 1 million dollars in damages from New York after a prosecutor withheld evidence and used perjured testimony to convict him. The piece notes public officials deserve accountability though such cases are rare and that many believe guilt remains regardless of formal exoneration.
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Soviet Funds Route to West German Peace Groups
West German intelligence reports, cited by Newsweek, that the Soviet Union finances about 30 million dollars annually to German peace groups. Among recipients is the Green Party, which holds 27 Bundestag seats and largely opposes NATO nuclear deterrence. The piece questions whether funding would end if Greens pushed for dismantling Soviet SS-20 missiles in exchange for not deploying new American missiles.
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Berry's World Dad writes memoirs of being my father
The cartoon caption notes Dad got the idea from Gary Crosby and is writing memoirs about what it was like to be his father.
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Buckley on God-given rights and Bob Jones ruling
William F Buckley discusses the Supreme Court Bob Jones University decision and the concept of God-given rights. He notes Justice Rehnquist’s lone dissent and questions whether the court is shaping religion to fit public policy, citing Reagan on abortion and the Baby Doe case to illustrate fragile perceived God-given rights.
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Sobriety roadblocks cut fatalities in Delaware study
Delaware s tough drunk driving laws produced little drop in alcohol related crashes until random sobriety checkpoints began December 4 1982 to May 15 1983. 8253 vehicles stopped yielded 170 DUI arrests and a 50 percent drop in alcohol related deaths despite strong public opposition.
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Let Us Not Forget Our Flag Day Observance
A reader urges Americans to display the flag on Flag Day June 14, reflecting on the price of freedom, unity, and national pride. The letter invokes veterans, God, and duty, urging citizens to honor Old Glory as a symbol beyond cloth and color.
Male Employee Alleges Harassment in Naval Audit Service
Timothy J. Hennessy, a 35 year old auditor trainee, accuses fellow male colleagues in the Naval Audit Service of a sustained pattern of obscene remarks and homophobic innuendo aiming to coerce him into homosexual favors. An internal report corroborates many allegations and notes management failed procedures while Hennessy’s performance remained rated good. The case may go to a formal judicial hearing as Rep. Frank Wolf shows interest.
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