The Faces of Jesus as a Joyous Storyteller
In this festive analysis the author portrays Jesus as a master of mashal parables using concrete, everyday scenes from farming to family life to illuminate moral truths. He spoke with buoyant optimism, using vivid stories to reveal willful action over mere words and urged mercy, faith, and active goodness.
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Associated Press
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Social Security Contributions Rising in 1967
Beginning January payrolls, employee Social Security contributions rise by one cent per five dollars, up to 6600. A worker earning 6600 or more will pay 13.20 more in 1967, with employers matching the increase. Employer rate remains 4.4 percent on earnings to 6600, funding old age survivors, disability, and hospital insurance trusts.
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Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund
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Today in History highlights from 1620 to 1966
Noted events include the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock in 1620 after a 63 day voyage. Franklin arrives in Paris in 1776. Curie discovers radium in 1898. Patton dies in 1945 after an auto crash. West Frankfort mine explosion kills 119 in 1951. Civil rights and Cold War era milestones follow.
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George S. Patton
Heidelberg
Germany
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West Frankfort
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Great Kow tow ritual for foreign emissaries described
Chinese emperors imposed the Great Kow-tow, a ritual of three kneelings and nine prostrations before the emperor's throne, required of emissaries from foreign countries.
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