Like Presidents We Face Times of Trouble
Historian Toynbee frames unity as nation’s response to trouble. The essay argues Washington faces upheaval with the assassination of one president retirement of another and impeachment talk about a third. It links public faith in the White House to myths about American exceptionalism and the frontier spirit.
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Arnold Toynbee
Washington
White House
Congress
Orient
Lyndon Johnson
Richard M. Nixon
Toynbee
Washington in a Prolonged Governing Morass
The piece argues that Watergate and Middle East tensions have paralyzed federal governance with confusion. It notes hearings and speeches continue but morale is low, offices fear leadership changes, and publishers face a quieter public-relations climate as press statements dwindle.
Energy crisis eyes Texas as winter worsens
The outlook for a cold Texas winter grows bleaker as an energy shortage deepens. Officials warn of gasoline rationing potential and scarce middle distillates, with Langdon predicting 400,000 barrels daily shortfalls and utilities bracing for possible fuel oil limits by December.
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Richard Nixon
Dolph Briscoe
Railroad Commission
Jim Langdon
Texas
Langdon
Nixon
Texas Electric Utility
Delert
Price Daniel Jr
Jim Granberry
Granberry
Constitutional Revision Commission
Old Philosopher Proposes Fuel Saving Fiat Lux
Dear editor notes a finite oil supply and rapid conservation steps. He cites European bans on Sunday driving and US moves to cap speeds, argues for broader measures, and jokes about long handles while noting resistance to changing social norms.
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U.S
Knights as Fuel Saving Alternative in Global Conflict
A letter suggests replacing tanks with armored knights on horses to cut fuel use and casualties. It jokes about equipping 5,000 knights each side and contrasts horse warfare with modern media rules. The writer also references the Humane Society and a public fear about civilization’s progress.
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U.S
Russia
Humane Society
Should You Cash A Pay In Full Check
A public service ABA feature explains debt settlement by checks marked Pay in Full. Cashing such a check can legally settle the entire debt at the offered amount, even if the payer’s intent is unclear. Attempts to alter or delay the offer have failed in court. Silence may count as consent, and delays do not automatically revive the balance.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Texas
TRL
Legislative
Briscoe
Supreme Court
Houston
Lubbock
Court
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Texas Department of Community Affairs
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Texas Research League
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Texas Power & Light Company
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