Warning on liquefied energy gas shipments sparks safety critique
The 1978 GAO alert warned that moving flammable liquefied energy gases through populated areas risked disaster. A Collinsville New Jersey propane derailment followed, injuring two and forcing 200 from their homes, while another Florida derailment and other hazmat accidents raised alarms about FRA inspections and state monitoring capabilities.
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Language skills decline in service academies and colleges
The article argues language instruction has weakened as the demand for relevant languages grows. It notes West Point devoted only 25 percent of its program to German while many cadets study Spanish or French, and calls for the Pentagon to emphasize useful languages. It warns Latin may fade as Latin teachers fear future irrelevance.
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Justice for All Satire Sparks Reader Complaint Letter
A reader denounces the judicial system in a letter arguing that court officials in black robes wield too much power and that free speech is curtailed. The writer laments rising inequities, asserts tax dollars fund courts without value, and calls for reform of a system they deem unjust.
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Christians Urge Evangelization Amid Modern Decay
A religious column asserts Christians reconciled to God must proclaim the gospel despite risks. It condemns societal vice from politics to abortion, warnings that modern culture imperils moral standards. The piece urges intensified efforts and giving to spread Jesus Christ worldwide.
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Air ambulance proves its value in emergency rescue
A neighbor entangled his hand in a corn picker and, with assistance, was freed as Ambulance Service dispatched a helicopter. Wayne Jenkins was flown to St. Luke's in under 30 minutes, faster than an ambulance in 4:30 p.m. traffic. The writer praises the service and hopes it continues.
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Why imbalance in coverage of Maxwell stabbing case?
The letter questions why the Nov 11 issue highlighted the accused’s athletic background while omitting details about the stabbing victim. The editor notes official reports gave no victim background and that the incident prevented timely family input, yet the suspect’s athletic ties were publicly documented.
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Kennedy Beatable as November News Dims Kennedy Hopes
James J. Kilpatrick reviews Ted Kennedy's faltering path toward the Democratic nomination. He cites polling gaps, Chappaquiddick fallout, and aging Camelot myths, contrasting Kennedy with Carter and Brown amid rising scrutiny of character and record. The piece notes Kennedy's long Senate record as undistinguished and questions readiness for president.
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Soviets Move to Support Kurdish Bid in Iran
Norman Luxenburg analyzes Soviet strategy toward Iran’s Kurds amid a fragile Shah regime. Pravda criticism signals renewed Moscow interest in Kurdish autonomy while fearing a Tudeh Party power grab if Iran destabilizes.
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Isn t it the truth by Carl Riblet Jr
Fond memories recall simpler times when autos cost under 1000 dollars and clothing under 75 dollars. The author reflects on bygone eras, gender norms, and the youthful crowd around presidential candidates in childhood.
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Return to martyrdom signals testing time column
Evangelizing Jenkin Lloyd Jones argues in a September fifteenth column that preaching the good news in many nations faces deadly hostility today. The piece asserts that martyrdom is making a comeback as a prevailing threat to missionaries and believers.
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Insights Hanging Too Good for Punmaker Says Paper
A biting, period tone remark targets a man famous for puns declaring that such a figure deserves harsher fate. The line suggests sharp humor and public shaming as a cultural critique, with no explicit context about person or event.
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