Iowa Farmers Reach Near-Complete Planting Ahead of Season
The Department of Agriculture reports 99 percent of Iowa corn planted by May end, with soybeans rising from near zero earlier to robust early progress. Illinois Indiana Ohio show ahead while Minnesota lags. farmers credit improved weather and long hours as they push toward a potential 1979 bumper crop.
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Why Six Bolts Could Endanger DC 10 Flights
Investigators question how a three inch bolt split the wing engine connection, triggering a fatal Friday crash in Chicago. Six half inch bolts reportedly hold the engines, raising concerns about preventive checks and maintenance. Federal officials warn engine separation is possible though rare, urging improved design and inspection.
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Who Buys in New York Real Estate Why Prices So High
A humorous analysis questions who drives Manhattan housing costs listing Arabs Italians Greek shipowners Nazis Canadians as candidates and credits New Yorkers who borrow to sustain lavish purchases. The piece mocks inflation theories while noting buyers’ reliance on credit and a belief that “something will turn up.”
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Reich
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Christianity in the world and Israel’s obedience discussed
A reflection on Christianity’s spread and Israel’s breach of Deuteronomy 6 5 Leviticus 19 18 and Habakkuk 2 4. The piece argues obedience to scripture distinguishes true from false and notes Israel’s rejection of the savior sent the gospel to the world.
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Tornadoes and disasters tied to rejecting gospel truth
A religious critique links natural calamities to the rejection of gospel truths and the Ten Commandments. The author warns that those who ignore scripture face delusions and eternal consequences, urging diligent study of the scriptures to resist deception.
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Power of the
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Argument Against Universal Draft and Military Training Reform
The author opposes compulsory registration for all 18-year-olds and argues for voluntary service. They urge broader military training with civilian applications in engineering, medicine, agriculture, and crafts, likening it to teacher education. The piece emphasizes privacy, constitutional rights, and discipline, proposing noncombat roles to attract recruits.
Carter Struggles With Visibility As Presidency Fades
James J. Kilpatrick argues Carter remains highly visible yet effectively unseen. Despite notable foreign milestones, energy policy and leadership lack decisive direction, leaving him seen as inept and indecisive as his term nears its end.
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People’s Republic of China
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DOE eyes shift in oil flow as origin unknown
Federal energy officials admit they cannot identify the crude oil sources for a sizable share of U S imports. Caribbean islands including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands supply large volumes via refineries, but the crude origins remain unclear, raising concerns about potential embargo contingencies.
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Isn’t it the truth by Carl Riblet Jr
A brief quotation notes that most people lie about their age from 30 to 70. After that they stop, believing the truth shows they have achieved something significant. InterOcean Press Syndicate.
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