Peebles Column Reflects on TWA Hijacking and World Pride
The writer wrestles with understanding the hijacking and Shiite Islam while acknowledging fear and fragility of life. He contemplates a fantasy of one day setting aside prejudice to show love and consideration for all, expressing hope for world improvement if such empathy could exist even briefly.
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TWA
Coke and School Reflections Spark Public Debate
A columnist muses on taste and restraint after a TV interview, questions Pope John Paul II on women and ordination, and notes rising crime live in Texas. He laments Coke preferences, praises public schools, and urges population control amid concerns over global human pressure.
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Cathleen Webb
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Texas
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Kellys Country The Questionnaire Presidential Quiz Card
A tongue in cheek presidential questionnaire asks readers to pick options on views of Democrats and Republicans, Oval Office actions, Nicaragua, agriculture policy, deficit cuts, and favorite presidents. It presents humorous, irreverent choices and ends with a multiple choice name favorite.
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Talk of Texas SICK CALL first North American surgery
Historical notes recount Cabeza de Vaca performing 1535 chest surgery on an Arrow wound Native patient near San Angelo with a deer bone needle. Stitches and hide bandage. wound healed as recorded in La Relacion.
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San Angelo
Texas
North America
Alvar Nunez
Cabeza de Vaca
Time has come for income tax reform
The piece argues Reagan now has the broad support to pursue major income tax reform after the 1980 tax cut. It notes Congress and public sentiment favor restructuring to curb waste, with forthcoming lobbying from special interests likely as reform battles unfold and details remain uncertain.
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Why must we give up big, roomy cars
In the Perryton Herald June 16 1976 opinion piece the author argues against the 1975 Energy Policy and Conservation Act fuel economy standards. They contend large U S cars are being phased out by policy, want revocation of restrictions, and warn of higher prices and job losses while noting abundant gasoline and enduring demand for bigger autos.
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