Our Daily Bread Sliced Thin by The Editor
Our Daily Bread column by Alex H. Washburn offers brief reflections on daily life, faith, and culture. The editor shares concise observations aimed at steady, thoughtful living with emphasis on practical wisdom and quiet humor.
Memories of an Obsolete Press and Harsh Truths of Delivery
A Belgrade reader recalls an invention claiming to cure rheumatism and recalls the reliability of a 36 year old duplex press still in use in Monticello Mississippi. The Star notes paper delivery gaps only between 6 and 6 30 pm and requests cooperation, while praising modern Southland rolls from Lufkin or Houston and a five unit rotary offset machine.
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Saudi King Faisal assassinated by nephew in Riyadh
News desks report King Faisal of Saudi Arabia was shot and killed by his nephew Prince Faisal Ibn Musaed Ibn Abdul Aziz during a Prophet Mohammed birthday observance. Crown Prince Khaled Ibn Abdul Aziz was proclaimed king, Fahd named crown prince. U.S. officials call the event a major blow to policy in the Middle East as they weigh potential ramifications.
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Conferees Meet Again On Tax Cut Bill
Washington AP Conferees from the House and Senate tax-cut conference committee met again to reconcile differences in bills passed by both chambers. Treasury Secretary Simon warned President Ford would veto if the bill reached Senate proportions, after eight hours of closed talks ended without a major agreement.
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Thieu Reshapes Cabinet for Fighting Government
South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu orders a cabinet reshuffle to form a fighting government inviting anti Communist nationalists amid a three week North Vietnamese offensive that has driven government forces from Hue and 11 provinces. Da Nang braces as northern defenses tighten. U S evacuations and naval support follow as Hanoi expands its control to about half of South Vietnam.
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Assassination of Saudi King Faisal Shocks U.S. Policy
Washington reports the killing of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia is a severe blow to U.S. policy in the Middle East. Officials mention fallout from Kissinger’s failed Egypt-Israel settlement and note Saudi arms deals and a planned 10-year military reform program could be affected. The death raises concerns over oil policy, regional stability, and succession issues.
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Egypt calls for Arab unity to drive Israelis from occupied territories
The Cairo newspaper Al Ahram called for an Arab summit to discuss Middle East peacekeeping, with Ismail Fahmy urging Arab states to unite to drive Israel from occupied lands. Rabin warned of war readiness as Geneva talks expected to resume with US and USSR as co chairs.
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