Profiteers and Public Fear Amid Price Pressures
A commentary portrays widespread distrust as New Jersey price hikes and shortages sharpen the public sense of profiteering. It argues Phase IV controls fail without wage action, notes political gridlock over energy policy, and urges decisive enforcement to expose profiteers and restore confidence.
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John Q
New Jersey
Legislators Salary Debate Fresh as Costs Push Policy
A Citizens Committee on Legislative Pay finds most NC legislators deem $2400 yearly pay too low but few believe higher pay changes candidate quality. Only 133 of 337 responded. seven in ten favor annual sessions. some want over 10000 while most oppose full professional legislature. Shorter annual sessions favored to balance rising costs and voter scrutiny.
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General Assembly
Citizens Committee On Legislative
Raleigh
Absalom’s Rebellion Explored in Parable and Shakespeare
A sermon links Absalom’s rebellion to themes of loyalty and ambition. It recalls David’s sorrow for a son’s betrayal and draws parallels to Shakespeare and biblical kings. The text analyzes Absalom as a handsome, brilliant but power hungry figure who seeks the throne and betrays his father.
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Israel
Absalom
Tey
Henry the Fourth of
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Macbeth
Absalom and the Silver Spoon Youth’s Downfall
A narrative portrays a pampered young man, born rich, who schemes to overthrow a king. He flatters leaders, deceives the people, and wins support for rebellion, leading to civil war and national ruin through Absalom like ambition. The piece links pride, desire, and downfall across ages.
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Israel
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White House uses IRS data to shield president and cronies
Nixon aides and IRS officials maintained a confidential flow of tax data on associates, with Barth describing a system that flags about 20 to 25 of 200 monthly sensitive cases for presidential review. The aim was to avoid embarrassment in appointments and invites, not to fix taxes, though Riland’s case raised concerns about reverse discrimination.
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Nixon
Internal Revenue Service
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Billy Graham
John Wayne
Kenneth Riland
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Roger Barth
Barth
Julie
Tricia Nixon
Treasury
George Shultz
John Connally
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Edward Schmults
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November reflections and plans on energy crisis
The piece reflects on a November mood from Governor Cross’s Thanksgiving Proclamation and notes upcoming appearances by Robert Reneker at Rotary and the Tom Haggai Foundation. It also covers Jack Burris proposing nationwide energy conservation by forgoing lights and cars for the next four Sundays, citing a survey showing high energy use on Sundays.
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Swift and Company
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It’s Been A Beautiful November Week Of Restraint
A reader notes the suggestion of curtailing gas and oil use to avoid rationing. Hospitals, essential services, and emergency responders would be kept, while most people stay home to fast and pray. If needed, meals could be prepared in advance without Sunday cooking to support spiritual and physical health worldwide. He envisions monthly publicity events, a small volunteer group, and $0.25 dues to cover costs.
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Bob Brown
CAPITOL VIEWPOINT On overhauling the U S Pyramids
The piece argues that the Interstate Highway System shows public works progress yet highlights road deficiencies. It cites 3.7 million miles of roads, 114 million drivers, and 115 million vehicles, with 700,000 miles outdated and 88,900 bridges critically deficient. It calls for safer, smoother roads over endless new miles.
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Donald Stabler
Road Information Program
TRIP
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Federal Highway Administration
Stabler
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