Africa and Rhodesia crisis threaded by Soviet aims
The piece argues Rhodesia's push for majority rule is tied to wider African conflict, with internal tribal divides and militant struggles. It notes Mozambique as a base for attacks, cites Soviet and Pravda framing, and warns that African tensions are used as a weapon against the United States and Western interests.
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Brown comments spark little uproar over burden remark
The debate over General George Brown calling Israel a burden is viewed as overblown. The piece argues the remark fits context and does not reflect anti semitism or policy opposition though past comments drew criticism. A Canadian breathalyzer bar device is also described as a potential drunk driving aid.
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George Brown
Israel
United States
Brown
U.S
Congress elects Arthur Lee commissioner to France in 1776
On October 22 1776 Congress elected Arthur Lee as commissioner to France after Thomas Jefferson declined the post. The excerpt quoted praises the chosen people called to declare deeds of the divine light.
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Congress
Arthur Lee
France
Thomas Jefferson
Peter
Lesson on genius and work from a power outage tale
A writer visits a friend whose electricity is cut for nonpayment. The friend, deflated, asks why he is not rich and what he is missing. The tale ends with a twist citing Edison: genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration.
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Thomas Edison
Sweat and effort beat grand plans for quick riches
The narrator and a friend admit their past failures chasing “Fantastic ideas” and decide to emulate Edison by sweating more and creating less. They acknowledge many have profited from others’ ideas while they did little, resolving to work harder rather than dream big.
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Thomas Edison
Oil policy debate shadows Carter during embargo anniversary
The third anniversary of the 1973 Arab oil embargo prompts warning notes on U S dependence on imported oil. Sam Schwartz of Continental Oil complains of stalled gains in reducing imports while fears grow over a new embargo and price controls that injure domestic exploration.
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Continental Oil Co
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Baltimore Canyon
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Elliot Richardson
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Oklahoma
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Freeman
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Nixon
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Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates
Details on daily and Sunday newsstand prices, home delivery, motor route and mail rates, prepaid options, and annual costs for subscribers. Includes regional pricing for United States and international addresses. Established 1857.
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Estate planning clarified and defended by local council
A Middletown letter argues estate planning centers on arranging assets and taxes, not merely lining up a will, noting life insurance forms part of taxable estates and trust agreements aid survivors. It cites the Middletown Estate Planning Council and urges professional collaboration for tax saving and orderly settlements.
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Middletown Estate Planning Council
Edwin P. Morrow
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