Bicentennial Year Reflections on 1975 and 1976 Outlook
A North Carolina voice surveys 1975 s Vietnam Cambodia crises energy and inflation and notes the nation s shift of attention to Angola detente and political scandals as 1976 Bicentennial year begins urging cautious hope. It highlights rising divorce rates and youth attitudes while urging citizens to seek redress within American ideals and the Declaration of Independence.
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South Vietnam
Cambodia
America
Associated Press
Ford
New York City
Angola
Indochina
North Carolina
Great Britain
Vietnam
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Central Intelligence Agency
General Assembly
Catholic Order Spreading Sisters for Christian Community
A newly formed body of Catholic sisters founded in 1470 spreads globally to model celibate religious life in the 21st century. The group, led by Sister Lillian Kopp, operates in communities or alone to witness Christian life and pray for unity, with about 400 members across continents and funding details noted.
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Sisters For Christian Community
Lillian Kopp
F C.C
Portland
Ore
Two on the Queen Elizabeth voyage inspires new cruise line book
Ovay Murai notes Carlyle Blackburns book Two on the Q recounts a couple, Carlyle and Isabel Lewis, on the Queen Elizabeth maiden world voyage. The Lewises, longtime Burlington Industries executives, share travel anecdotes and financial success of the trip, including a weekly cost estimate and plans for future cruises aboard Cunards Queen Elizabeth. The piece also covers North State Telephone directory assistance charges, a High Point ceremony, postmaster appointments, and a High Point College NY trip for business and arts students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunard World
High Pointer
Carlyle Blackburn
Lewis
Isabel Craven Young
Lexington
Cunard
Lewises
Carlyle Lewis
Burlington Industries
Richmond
Davidson
Burt
Ington
North Carolina
Agnes
Enjoyigh Point
Stebl
Burlington
High Point College
New York
Wall Street
J. Wilson Rogers
Merrill-Lynch
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
Hudson River
West Point
Hyde Park
New York City
Money Group
Carolyn Rauch
Backstage Broadway
Lincoln Center
Greenwich Village
TV Production
Panile
Washington Merry-Go-Round Postal Service Mismanagement
The piece condemns postal rate hikes seen as a cure for mismanagement and inflation. It argues first class prices rose far faster than handling costs while delivery worsened. It cites prior resignations, wasteful contracts, and a push for restructuring to curb deficits and junk mail subsidies.
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Washington
Ted Klassen
Klassen
Ben Bailar
Postal Rate Commission
Seymour Wenner
Werster
Congress
Thier
Postal Service
Washington, D.C
Los Angeles
Calif
Pony Express
St. Joseph
Sacramento
We Need More Judge Siricas
A reader lambasts postal waste and cost increases, recalling two cent stamps and daily mail deliveries. They question stamp usage, delays, and taxes while urging focus on Judge Sirica and postal reform in a local editorial context.
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Siricas
John Sirica
Washington
Great Postal Department
Noath
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Carlyle Adams
Glastonbury
Weargall Hill
Joseph of
Britain
English Union of
United States
American Church Union
English Speaking Union
Protestant Episcopal Church
Jesus
John Iens
Joseph
Adams
OVAY
Murai
Cruise
Isobel Craven
Lesington
Isobel
Wil McHay
Anys Coe
Solum
North State Telephone Co
North State
Southern Bell
State Utilities Commission
High Point J
High Point
Jim Hunt
Steve Murphy
Ile
Jaycee
Jim Morgan
Ivan Crissmen
Walter L. York
A.B. Jones
King
James Whitten
Greensboro
Franklinville
Henry
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Canta Mare
Sam Ob
Dee
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