UNESCO Declaration Resists State Control of News
The UNESCO news flow declaration signals freedom of expression and information with safeguards against government dictation. It stresses journalists access to information and balanced dissemination to counter racism and incitement to war. Despite hopeful tone, enforceability remains weak and future reports may push for state control under the guise of responsibility.
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Unesco
International Communications Committee
OPEC Faces Delicate Balance on Oil Prices This Winter
Analysts foresee a modest price rise at the December OPEC meeting in Abu Dhabi with Saudi Arabia and Iran negotiating terms. A 5 percent increase is likely while a formal price freeze is rejected publicly. Saudi influence, Iran's unrest, and U.S. inflation fight shape the outcome for Iraq and other exporters.
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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Abu Dhabi
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
OPEC
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United States
U.S
Public skeptical on Carter anti inflation program
An NBC AP poll conducted November 13-14 shows 54 percent expect the economy to worsen in a year and 58 percent foresee higher inflation, with 59 percent backing a GOP plan to cut taxes by one third even if it requires cutting favored projects.
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Washington
Carter
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Stock market at historic lows amid wary investors
Investors face a rare market contrast as Dow components trade below book value with low price-earnings and high dividend yields while public optimism for future profits remains. The NYSE survey shows reluctance to own stocks despite expected corporate earnings growth and a wary mood amid geopolitical and economic shifts.
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New York Stock Exchange
Public views shift on rights of municipal workers to strike
A Harris survey shows Americans increasingly deny the right to strike for teachers police and firefighters while supporting sanitation workers and garbage collectors. Union members largely back strikes across these groups, and most blame inflation, fringe benefits, and management attitudes as major strike causes.
Letters defend school bus drivers in discipline debate
A bus driver argues the discipline policy is fair and warns critics about insurance pressures. He notes drivers are warned at start of year that reckless driving won’t be tolerated and that incidents involving students must be reported to the bus office. He says staff aren’t fired for student misconduct unless the issue is allowed to continue.
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Transportation Department
Bus Office Window Breakage Sparks Taxpayer Debate
A driver complains about a colleague who damaged a window and door at the bus office yet remains employed. The writer, a bus driver and taxpayer, argues for accountability and questions the fairness of dismissals while praising Joe Raider as director of transportation. The letter contrasts personal responsibility with taxpayer-funded repairs.
The Cost of Sin and A Call to Faith in Christ
A sermon-style meditation argues that war and social decay stem from sin and humanity's rejection of God. It cites Jeremiah 17 9 John 17 17 and Acts 5 32 urging obedience to the Ten Commandments and acceptance of Jesus Christ for true peace and moral renewal.
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Galilee
Jesus Christ
God
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