Cost Of Disaster In East Mounting In Agnes Flood
The Red Cross predicts more than 50,000 families in the Mid-Atlantic flood zone will need individual assistance and relief costs may exceed 15 million dollars. President George M. Elsey reports 250,000 victims have received mass care as 91 shelters remain in Pennsylvania and New York. The drive has already spent or committed about 5 million with 4 million in donations. 600 disaster workers and thousands of volunteers push aid to over 149,000 sheltered and 250,000 fed.
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Spirit Of America At Point Mallard Sees Rain Test
An editorial about the Spirit of America event at Point Mallard, six years running on July 4, facing an all day rain threat that finally broke just before 6 p.m. Outdoor portions resumed indoors when needed, with the beauty contest moved to the T. C. Almon Center. The column commends the planning and effort of the Spirit of America committee and looks forward to next year’s event.
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Refund Delays Hit Thousands of Car Buyers in 1971 Tax Credit
Washington coverage reports tens of thousands await the 300 dollar excise tax rebate promised with new car purchases in 1971. Detroit automakers GM Chrysler Ford and others blamed resold cars wrong addresses and missing forms while Ralph Nader and lawmakers press Treasury. No fault auto insurance proposals spark fierce lobbying and sharp language from trial lawyers led by Howard McKissick.
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Viewpoint on how to pick a qualified Democratic nominee
David Lawrence argues for reforms in delegate selection to better reveal a candidate’s qualifications. He notes primaries vary by state, conventions can overrule delegates, and four front runners dominate discussion. He stresses executive experience, policy knowledge, and governance understanding as essential for the presidency.
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Difference Between Love for God and People
The text argues three shared ingredients in love for God and people: knowledge, reverence, and gratitude. Deep love for either requires knowing the other, faith in Jesus for knowing God, a deep regard for the beloved, and gratitude for what is received, with gratitude also guiding love for God.
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Fireworks Postponed Then Rescheduled for Friday Night
The Spirit of America Festival fireworks, postponed Tuesday due to rain, will be Friday at 9 p.m. at Point Mallard Park. Festival chairman Jim O'Hara confirmed the change. Other events moved indoors. a festival fundraiser led by Lyon Fowler has raised $7,000 toward a $10,000 goal, with donations sent to Spirit of America, P.O. Box 1776, Decatur, Alg. 35601.
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