Presidents and God Carter ends open devotion in faith profile
In a concluding installment George W. Cornell surveys Jimmy Carter as a devout Baptist who openly links faith and public life. Carter emphasizes personal holiness, separation of church and state, and a belief that biblical ethics guide his decisions amid political scrutiny.
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Carter seeks humble White House role in faith guiding nation
The article notes Carter plans no special presidential religious services, opting to attend a nearby Baptist church. It discusses how his faith motif shapes national mood, with scholars and church leaders suggesting his humble stance could temper secular excess and revive heritage moral traditions in American life. MLK Sr. calls Carter a providential figure for America.
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Innovation film previews future air cranes in New Hyde Park
A new educational film titled Innovation, part of the American Enterprise series on U.S. economic history, showcases an aerocrane a bal loon capable of lifting a tenth of a ton and flying away as an example of future tech to come in New Hyde Park, New York.
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Chicago Has Hardest Water of Major U.S. Cities
Water treatment expert Sheppard T. Powell told the American Society of Civil Engineers that Chicago, using Michigan water, has the hardest supply among major U.S. cities. He said Chicago water is over ten times as hard as Boston and more than five times as hard as New York City and San Francisco.
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Logic and Humor From Temple Mathematician Paulos
Temple University mathematician John A. Paulos argues humor requires clear logic and paradox awareness. He says dogmatists and true believers lack perspective, are rigid, dull, and dangerous, hindering wit and insight.
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