Govt Woos Foreign VIPs With $8 Million A Year Of Tax Money
Taxpayers finance all expenses for international visitors under the State Department program the International Visitor, with 2000 foreigners traveling last year and costs surpassing $8 million including travel for Lavrientiev and 16 others. Critics call it abuse while officials defend cultural exchange aims and note counterpoint to Korea’s trips for U. S. officials.
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Sun Day 1978 Highlights Solar Power Prospects
Senator Lloyd Bentsen hosts coverage of Sun Day 1978 highlighting solar power as a future energy source alongside oil and gas. Texas Tech projects Pecos and Crosbyton explore photovoltaic cells and large mirror dishes to heat fluids, power turbines, and store heat for evening use, with Phase 1 demonstrations under way.
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Blessings in Disguise From Life’s Obstacles
A devotional piece argues life’s problems are blessings that build spiritual strength. It compares trials to physical exercise, urging reliance on God and Scripture while acknowledging illnesses and tragedies as limits beyond control. The text emphasizes patient trust and action within divine guidance.
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