Nixon Pompidou deal faces tough monetary road ahead
The two leaders at Bermuda agreed to devalue the dollar and lift the 16 percent U.S. import surcharge, boosting U.S. bargaining leverage. Critics warn the move risks losing leverage as European and Asian partners resist lower barriers, while Pompidou cautions that a stable monetary system will take years.
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Ecological Utopia in Muskie Led Pollutants Bill Debate
The piece traces Senate subcommittee chair Edmund Muskie guiding a "zero discharge" pollution bill toward 1975 aims. It notes House hearings with opposition from Nixon aides and industry spokesmen, predicting the issue could become a campaign battleground if Muskie becomes the Democratic nominee.
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Packard’s Public Service Sacrifice Highlighted in Letter
The piece notes David Packard resigned as Hewlett Packard chairman to serve as Deputy Secretary of Defense. It cites stock gains of 23 million dollars donated to charity and three years of government pay totaling 127,500 dollars, arguing the cost of serving should be measured in sacrifice, not wealth.
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Santa’s Sleigh Reindeer Question Sparks Rooftop Landing Debate
A modern child wonders why Santa with high tech helicopters still uses reindeer to land on rooftops. The remark highlights tensions between festive tradition and contemporary logistics.
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The Light Still Shines In Darkness Sermon Notes
L D Johnson reflects on Phillips Brooks and a Christmas hymn in a discussion of war's moral toll. He laments Vietnam and other conflicts, cites bomb tonnage, and argues that true light comes from Christ. The piece links sin to violence and urges embracing peace through divine light.
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Time To Trust The President In 1972
Holmes Alexander argues Americans must dedicate trust to President Nixon amid the India Pakistan crisis, Soviet pressure, and evolving world power balances. He assesses Nixon’s leadership, past decisions, and the need to back the White House over political rivals, urging steadfast national resolve.
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Prophecies of a Redeemer and the Second Coming
A meditation on ancient prophecies from Virgil to Isaiah and Psalm 22, tracing Christian belief in a coming Savior. It links Virgil’s fourth eclogue, the Unknown God, and the Messiah to Jesus of Nazareth, His crucifixion, and the anticipated Second Coming.
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American living standards rise as population grows
The piece argues Americans enjoy unprecedented material abundance in the postwar era. It cites Census figures, home ownership, automobile, appliance penetration, and rising personal savings, noting high employment and economy growth while urging gratitude during Christmas. It mentions refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, home ownership, and consumer diversity.
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