Thoughts for Today from Scripture and Schopenhauer
A compilation of quotations contrasts biblical contentment with earthly limits and a view of the world as barren to some and meaningful to others. It pairs I Timothy guidance on needs with Schopenhauer’s reflection on perception and value.
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Arthur Schopenhauer
Resorts Lengthen Season In Waynesville Mountaineer View
The Waynesville Mountaineer notes mountain resorts now extend their seasons into winter with growing ski business and fall fishing boosting income. Labor Day past, many residents stay through October and color season as schools set schedules and projects resume. Weather expected to be superb until December 1 or longer.
North Carolina Tomorrow survey flags big NC problems
The Gastonia Gazette notes Governor asks residents to rate satisfaction on a wide list from schools to utilities. It questions if survey results will drive policy, and warns large government may squeeze individual diversity despite efforts to improve.
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North Carolina
Highway Department
Governor of Speed Laws a Dash With Radar Gadget
John Burnette of Charlotte a State Board of Transportation member has a fuzz-buster on his car dashboard. He says the device helps him slow down when entering towns not to avoid police but to remind himself to reduce speed to 35 or 45 mph. The columnist questions the gadget cost and suggests a simple dashboard sign would work.
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John Burnette
Charlotte
The
State Board of Transportation
Tellico Dam and snail darter case move toward moot point
Environmentalists sparked the first Endangered Species Act challenge to block a federal project. TVA’s Tellico Dam flooded the snail darter habitat, killing most of the fish. Appeals upheld to date, with a Supreme Court review pending as ecologists warn broader stakes for obscure species.
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Little
Tennessee
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tellico
TVA
U.S. Supreme Court
Lynn Seeber
Governor Hunt Urges Civic Leaders for Succession Leads
The Greensboro Record notes Governor Hunt backs a hands off policy on gubernatorial succession but now asks former campaign workers to swiftly propose two or three civic leaders who could head their county. The piece questions the motive of a one term governor.
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Hunt
Humphrey Seeks Final Push on Full Employment Bill
Senator Hubert Humphrey faces terminal cancer yet champions a Humphrey Hawkins bill to create jobs through public works grants and tax incentives. President Carter backs a compromise aiming for four percent unemployment, while disputes over the Fed role and inflation risk continue. Milton Handler named for antitrust study.
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Washington
Hubert Humphrey
D-Minn
Hubert
Congress
Capitol Hill
Humphrey
Augustus Hawkins
D-Calif
Humphrey-Hawkins
Jimmy Carter
Hawkins
Ray Marshall
Stuart Eisenstat
Charles Shultze
P T
White House
Howie Kurtz
Federal Reserve Board
Fed
Arthur Burns
Carter
God as Both Father and Mother in Scripture Insight
A preacher reflects on a Canadian article arguing God bears both masculine and feminine imagery. He cites Genesis and Jesus parables showing feminine traits, notes Hebrew gender language, and urges liturgy to recognize a God who is both father and mother to foster equality and nurture in church and society.
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Frank B
Dot) Smith
Presbyterian
Canadian Observer
God
Sylvia
Jesus
Yahweh
God Turing
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