Angolan aid and U.S. role spark Cold War debate
In a Washington opinion piece, Kissinger’s view on backing Angola faces counterpoints about U.S. credibility. The column questions how the United States should respond to Soviet moves in Angola, Chinese reactions, Middle East steadiness, and Western Europe’s perception, while criticizing congressional opposition and urging continued relevance.
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Department of State
Kissinger
Angola
United States
Vietnam
Israel
Middle East
Egypt
Anwar el Sadat
Henry Kissinger
South Africa
Nixon
Prayer for patience and trust in God’s promise
A brief devotional prayer asks God to grant patience amid doubts and hardships. It cites strength in weakness from II Corinthians 12 10 TEV and asks for guidance to stay calm, not anxious, and to trust that God hears and answers prayer.
Predictions for 1976 Partially Hit Or Miss
A chaotic survey of 49 readers and groups forecasting 1976 trends across food politics and world affairs. The fragmentary rundown includes claims of farming booms, new beverages, grass fed beef, island leases, and odd notes on Joe Onassis, Reagan, and a fake prophecy of God the Father.
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Jacqueline Onassis
Greta Alexander
Midwest
Ralph Campo
Bertie Catchings
Malva Dee
Joseph East
Gil E. Gilley
Revival at Musserville church grows interest
A Musserville Methodist Episcopal revival draws more converts and new members, with a rising number of attendees showing continued religious engagement in the community.
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Musserville M.E
Muscatine Human Rights Commission releases public service statement
The Muscatine Human Rights Commission announces a media friendly statement to raise awareness of MHRC services. The nine member body explains its legal status, mission to investigate complaints of discriminatory practices, and how residents may file by calling City Hall at 264-1550 for the chairperson’s contact details.
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Muscatine Human Rights Commission
Commission
Muscatine
MHRC
City Hall
United Way
Social Welfare
YMCA
Legal Aid
Migrant Action Program
Muscatine Migrant Committee
Iowa Employment Agency
Salvation Army
City of
Human Rights Commission
Larry Levy
Milestoning metrics spark metric system debate in senate
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes the US Senate approves a bill making the metric system the preferred measuring standard and hints at House Senate conference action. It also covers the Armed Services Committee proposal to ban fishing by foreign fleets within 200 nautical miles, with full Senate action expected amid global tensions. The piece discusses nautical miles versus land miles and Proxmire criticisms of EPA overrun costs at Baltimore and San Diego plants, with Russell Train acknowledging problems but attributing them to tech and land issues.
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Cedar Rapids
U.S. Senate
America
House-Senate
Senate Armed Services Committee
U.S
Senate
United States
William Proxmire
D-Wis
EPA
Russell Train
Baltimore
San Diego
Train
Proxmire
EPA Converts Garbage to Fuel Faces Cost Overrun
The EPA’s campaign to turn waste into fuel has run over budget by 13 million dollars beyond original estimates. One waste-to-energy plant now faces air quality violations, underscoring ongoing challenges in the program.
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America
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
New York City Faces Payless Furloughs For 32 Million Save
NYC boards consider unpaid one month furloughs for faculty and staff to trim 32 million, with 6 000 to 7 000 possible firings looming as unions resist. Public schools trim payroll by 8 000 from last June, and sabbaticals end as teachers recalled without teaching duties.
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New York City
Board of Higher Education
Robert J. Kibbee
City Univesity
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Ralph Cam
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Ella T. Grasso
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Allene Cunningham
Dee Anderson
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Ellen Evans
Bette Eglar
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Garry D. Woodward
Twyla June Maeglin
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Max Christy
Gil Dietz
Harold Slake
Ahn Schweitzer
Jack Anderson
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