Economic sluggishness persists despite job gains
The United States sees November job gains reaching a historic high while unemployment tops 8 percent. Analysts warn the economy remains weak as the labor force grows faster than new jobs, prompting forecasts of slower growth for 1976 and debate over targeted tax cuts versus broad tax reductions. The piece notes Carter’s cautious approach and potential policy shifts.
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Ford
Mr. Ford
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Jimmy Carter
Carter
Federal Reserve
Arthur Burns
Pardons Devised For Draft Law Violations Amid Carter Promise
The piece argues caution in form and speed for Jimmy Carter’s first week pardons for Selective Service violators. It notes potential risk, acknowledges 8,000 convicted and 3,000 fugitives, and stresses balancing mercy with respect for honored service.
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Jimmy Carter
Sudden Money Turns Family Sour in Irish Sweepstakes Tale
A New York family who won a million in the Irish Sweepstakes sees wealth corrode their lives. Pop and his sons split the prize, ambitions rise then crash into taxes, alcohol, divorce, and tragedy as один member dies and another vanishes. Rose Grayson in Washington wins weekly income but hides away, nerves frayed.
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Tim
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Vil
Rose Grayson
Washington
Millionaires and misfortune follow sudden wealth in lottery tales
The piece profiles winners like Robert Bronson who shared a million with his wife and family then faced divorce and lawsuits, and Michael McIntyre who asked to stay anonymous. It recalls Paul Seilhamer a quiet winner who splits wealth among ten children while keeping his sanity.
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Robert Bronson
Maryland
Bronson
Greenville
Texas
Paul Seilhamer
Gertrude
Hagerstown
Seilhamer
Paul
Virginia and Santa Claus clash in a modern moral tale
A Virginia girl Virginia, six, and her mother Molly face housing woes and a First Amendment fight over Santa in a Pentagon-connected world. The piece riffs on free speech versus religion, housing policy, and a child’s view of Christmas in a politically charged setting.
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Mickey Rooney
Virginia
Eral
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Cyrus Vance Expected to Bring Quiet Negotiation Style
Washington braces for a likely Senate confirmation of Cyrus R. Vance as Secretary of State. The former Johnson aide earned a reputation as a low-key, fact-driven troubleshooter who helped wind down Vietnam and broker Cyprus settlements. He contrasted with louder diplomats, preferring steady diplomacy over grand gestures.
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Cyrus R. Vance
Jimmy Carter
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Lyndon
Clark Clifford
Dean Acheson
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Cyprus
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Makarios
Zurich
London
Bible Thought For Today On Love One Another
A devotional reflects on Jesus command to love one another and emphasizes loving with the same devotion Christ showed. The verse from John 13 34 anchors the guidance for daily Christian living.
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John
Christ
Quotations Mention Quiet Minds From Notable Figures
A selection of quotes contrasts quiet speakers with loud talkers and notes the value of restraint. Kin Hubbard Arnold Glasow Dorothy B Robbins and Elwyn Brooks White contribute lines about conscience haste and short thoughts that travel far.
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