Confession on Soviet TV Mirrors Regime’s Illusion of Legitimacy
A skeptical briefing contrasts the Kremlin’s televised dissident confession with historical Stalinist coercion. It cites Sakharov and Solzhenitsyn’s Gulag, notes the regime’s reliance on fear over faith, and argues the Soviet people remain a fiction while the regime endures.
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A reflective meditation on fallen service members across wars. The piece honors soldiers and veterans, recalling their dreams and sacrifices, and urges a lasting remembrance beyond the observed ceremonies and flags. It emphasizes families, unfulfilled lives, and the need for a deeper, ongoing tribute.
Tax simplification proposal by Carter sparks debate
Critics argue a single 10 percent flat tax could raise revenue and free individuals to file their own returns. Proponents say it would remove shelters and loopholes while forcing Congress to enact dramatic reforms. The quote highlights calls for a universal levy on all income sources with no special exemptions.
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Scripture Guiding Faith and Life
A theological note asserts all scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, correcting error, and guiding a man toward good living according to 2 Timothy 3 16 Phillips.
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Hold On to Hold Time Frustrations in Modern Telephony
The author laments sleep as a life drain and condemns the hold experience in business calls. He recalls twelve minutes waiting on hold, describes endless music, silence, and the lack of clear wait times, and jokes that the world seems perpetually on hold.
Genocide in Cambodia and the costs of aid policy
A critical column reviews past foreign policy judgments on Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam and argues that doves and advisers overestimated peaceful outcomes. It notes Khmer Rouge gains, boat people deaths, and reflects on MIS Mansfield and Abzug while warning against further aid and the domino theory in Africa.
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Thursday's children find faith in Ridgefield First Communion tale
Hugh Mulligan recalls seven Thursday amigos who prepared for their First Communion in Ridgefield Connecticut. The piece blends humor and faith as children debate theology during cookie and juice sessions, ending with a hopeful, lighthearted church morning and a youthful prayer about sharing bread and fish.
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Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates
The Journal published daily by News Journal, Inc. outlines subscription options for Middletown Ohio readers. Rates cover home carrier delivery Monday through Saturday and 25 cents for Sunday, motor route, mail, and calendar month plans, with yearly and monthly terms. Founded in 1857.
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