$20 Billion NATO Jet Fighter Sale Sets Global Stakes
Four NATO allies will pick new jet fighters to replace F-104s, with a potential $20 billion in long term sales. The contenders are Dassault Mirage F-1 and U S jets YF-16 and YF-17, amid questions of European unity and France’s defense-industry credibility. American suppliers loom large as Europe weighs market forces and strategic independence.
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Paris
NATO
Iran
France
U.S
General Dynamics
Northrup
Europe
United States
Valery Giscard d’Estaing
Dassault-Breguet
Dassault- Breguet
Mercure
Switzerland
Belgium
Sabena
Enduring Call to Obedience and Conscience
A devotional note underscores Psalm 119:80, urging faithful living to avoid shame for self and family. It emphasizes keeping a clear conscience through prayer and adherence to God’s statutes.
Ann Landers Denies Endorsing Marijuana Decriminalization
A reader questions Ann Landers about her stance on marijuana. Landers clarifies she opposes all mind altering drugs and did not advocate legalization, though she supports changing possession laws. She notes NORML’s statement and lists notable signers.
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Ann Landers
NORML
National Organization For the
Paul H. Kuuhn Jr
John Finlater
William F. Buckley Jr
James J
Does hepatitis ever come back after wartime infection
A reader asks if infectious hepatitis can relapse after 30 years. A physician explains reinfections explain renewed cases, tests can show recovery, and relapse is 10 to 15 percent when activity resumes early. Liver size and appetite improve as tests normalize. if current tests are normal, the reader is cured. Army surgeons note hepatitis was common in hot weather and unlikely to outbreak among GIs with continued military transfer.
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Dr. Thosteson
South Pacific
M.T
Mediterranean
Veteran Affairs letter voices care and reform in 1960s era era
A reader's Open Forum letter laments VA Hospital care and uninformative nursing staff at Columbia VA, urging a return to decorum and Bible values. The piece connects veterans, families, and women’s attire with broader social concerns and flag reverence. It also comments on UNICEF aid to Hanoi and Viet Cong, criticizing UN policy and alleging anti Christian motives.
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Ledger
Columbia
Christian Beacon
Unicef
Hanoi
Washington
United Nations
U. S
North Vietnam
Humanity
United States
Free World
Birthday greetings for notable name list on Saturday
The message wishes a group of individuals including James Carter Mrs Elwyn Goodson Sarah Joann Vanshike James Gerald Breneman Frankie Exendine Dorothy Sue Clark Kenneth Tiller Mrs Jessie Smith Cindy Kay Sharp Karen Kay Pugh R C Baker Jackie Allison and Joe Allison a happy birthday on Saturday. It also notes today’s birthdays for Britain’s Prince Charles age 26 and Jordan’s King Hussein age 39.
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James Carter
Elwyn Goodson
Sarah Joann Vanshike
James Gerald Breneman
Frankie Exendine
Dorothy Sue Clark
Kenneth Tiller
Laddonia
Jessie Smith
Cindy Kay Sharp
Karen Kay Pugh
R. C. Baker
Jackie Allison
Joe Allison
Britain
Prince Charles
King Hussein of
Jordan
Television Listings Highlight Tonight's Major Airs
ABC offers Heart In Hiding at 12 30 with drama about an artist and two men. The Waltons returns at 7 with John Boy facing publication rumors. Cousteau narrates Life At The End Of The World at 7. CBS airs Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes at 8. Florida Blazers meet the Southern California Sun at 8. Dick Cavett and Johnny Carson shows cap the late lineup.
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ABC
John Boy
Waltons
Jacques Cousteau
LA Lakers
Boston Celtics
Indiana
Channel 2
Warren Beatty
Friday Station Listings Highlight Classic Evening Lineup
A dense TV schedule lists channel by channel programming from 4:30 p.m. through midnight. Features include Ironside episodes on Channel 8 and 11, Wall Street Week with Louis Rukeyser, The Stalking Moon on CBS, Masterpiece Theatre Upstairs Downstairs, Dean Martin roasts, and a broad slate of movies and game shows across CBS NBC and ABC outlets.
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Ironside
Channel 8
Channel 11
Raymond Burr
Louis Rukeyser
Wall Street
CBS
Gregory Peck
Masterpiece Theater
Channel 9
Dean Martin
Hollywood
Target
Telly Savalas
Johnny Carson
Lucille Ball
the Jackson Five
Barry White
Love Unlimited
Eric Burton
Channel 2
NBC
Rockford
Zoom Files
America
ABC
St. Louis
Sanford & Teaisam
Wall St
Missouri Stables Owners Buy Chester Allen Farm
Yesterday in Mexico notes that Kenny Rogers and wife, Missouri Stables operators in St. Louis, purchased the Chester Allen farm on Highway 54 South across from Bill Cunningham’s horse farm and moved their horses. Also dated items mention J W Lewis family visit, Emma McPheeters’ report from UDC meeting in Roanoke, and other local moves across years.
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Kenny Rogers
Missouri
St. Louis
Chester Allen
Highway 54 South
Bill Cunningham
J.W. Lewis
Marilyn. Muir
Jesse Coil
Kirksville
Emma McPheeters
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Roanoke
Earl Porter
Mexico
North Hollywood
Calif
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P.O
Elgin
Open Forum
Satan
Evermore
Blue Bell Fowler
E. Hudson Wellsville
Jim Randall
Ktvi
Khqu-ty
Hannibal
Kpir
Ktvo
Pyramid
Gilligan
Tattletales
Showtime
Somerset
Zoo Revue
Sesame St. S
Flintstones
Mod Squad
Bonanza
Movie
Raymond Bur
Mike Douglas
Villa Allegre
Merv Griffin
Joker's Wild
Gomer
Woman's World
Gambit
Beaver
Reed Farrell
Electric Co
Tell Truth
Elec. Co
Andy Griffith
Mr. Rogers
Consequences
Nashville
Treasure Hunt
Zoom
Texas
Audie Murphy
Roddy McDowall
David Janssen
Iwo Jima
John Wayne
Robert Gunner
Arizona
Skip Hameler
Mel Ferrer
Motor Company
Ledgerland
Ryan O'Neal
Maureen O’hara
Cary Grand
Cathy Lee Crosby
Robert Walker
Tyrone Power
Eric Braeden
Mr. Pitt
Robert Donat
Wei
LaLanne
Ranger
CBS New
Zoo
Barbara
Sesame St
Phil Donahu
Reed Farrel
Brady Bu
Weatherscan
Lucy
Hospital
Blue Marks
Joker's Will
Woman
Yeoman
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Compton Joint Stock Land Bank
W.W. Fry
Audrain Medical Center
City Co
East Central Mo
Hand-Shop, Inc
Angel Land Gay Care Center
Courtney Child Care Center
Senior Citizens Senior Citizens Group
Soc
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Welfere Assurance
County Clerks Office
A. of
Ventura
FORD
VEGA
Plymouth
Valiant
Agency
Mercury
W. Liberty
Verl Porter
Turnage
Tenn
Mr. Deavers
Fulton
Dan Hatfield
Paul Riecers
Charles Newland
Auxvasse, Mo
Ollard's Mfa Insurance
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