Question of Deity The Lesson on Government Power
A critical reflection argues government power can resemble deity and tempt officials to override rights. It notes IRS and White House actions as examples where authority claimed absolute moral license. Yet history shows even rulers are bound by moral law and ultimate accountability.
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Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Treasury
Merit
IRS
Treasury
White House
Lobby spending by groups in 1972 reveals loopholes
Common Cause led 1972 lobbying outlays at 558,839, with AFL-CIO at 216,294 and Veterans of WWI showing full office budgets of 213,000 though claiming no lobbying spend. Reporting varies due to federal act loopholes, enforcement gaps, and groups arguing non subject status.
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Washington
Common Cause
Citizens
House
Afl-Cio
National Rifle Association
National Association of Manufacturers
Congress
American Nurses” Association
Congressional
Kenneth Young
Afl-Cio Department of Legislation
House Committee On Standards of Official Conduct
Pat Jeanines
Almanac highlights for June 12, 1973
Today's date marks the 163rd day of 1973 with 202 remaining. Notable events include New York City’s incorporation under English law in 1665, John Winthrop’s Salem voyage in 1630, Iowa’s organization in 1838, and other historical milestones. Birthdays feature David Rockefeller, Jim Nabors, and Vic Damone. Thought for today quotes Will Rogers on crime and taxation.
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Associated Press
New York City
Massachusetts Bay Company
John Winthrop
Salem Harbor
Iowa
Chungking
China
Beirut
Anon
Medgar W Evers
Jackson
Miss
de Gaulle
France
U.S. Supreme Court
David Rockefeller
Jim Nabors
Vic Damone
Will Rogers
Odessa JCs Host Annual Sarner Golf Tournament
Looking back ten years to June 12 1963 the Odessa Junior Chamber of Commerce staged its annual Sarner Golf Tournament at the Odessa Country Club Odessa Desk Derrick Club members watched the event The event drew attendees from local groups A representative from the US Public Health Department administered tuberculin tests in Odessa and there was mention of cattle care duties in Extor County
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Odessa Junior Chamber of Commerce
Odessa Country Club
Odessa Desk & Derrick Club
US Public Health Department
Odessa
Crossword Puzzle Clues From Willow and Beyond
A list of crossword clues including Willow 35 Blanche native mineral exercises spreads wildly clothing operated substantial plague fitted to teach uniform sandbar sine musical drama press hard found fruit Brazilian palm supernatural work garment injunction ill tempered Muslim leader memorizing process Hindu goddess perfume river in the west Ali about ignited thin and piping lost child hillside shelter hatchetman mark of trauma field.
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Ali
Indonesia Leads ASEAN Neutralism Away From Superpowers
Memo notes ASEAN lacks big powers with members Indonesia Singapore Malaysia Philippines and Thailand. Indonesia leads with neutralism, seeks regional solidarity amid Indochina war after Sukarno era. Suharto supports ties with the West while avoiding Japanese economic dominance and big-power entanglements.
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Jakarta
ASEAN
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Soviet Union
United States
China
Japan
Indonesia
Singapore
Malaysia
The
Phillippines
Thailand
Peking
Moscow
Sukarno
Indonesian Communist Party
Suharto
PRI
Brezhnev
Southeast Asia
China oil hopes shift US ties from Middle East risk
Cromley notes potential for stronger US China oil links to reduce Middle East dependence and to aid allies, while China’s push to develop its oil resources could attract US technical help. He cautions Mao Zedong's regime may prioritize profits over ideology, with private American investment seen as possible despite initial resistance.
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Washington
Nea
Peking
United States
Middle East
Moscow
China
Japan
Europe
Mao Tse-tung
Kertea Taran
South
Vietnam
Indochina
Immigration Waves Across Europe and Beyond
A survey of migrants moving north from the global South to Western Europe and the Caribbean to the United States. It notes Britain, France, West Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands facing growing immigrant labor flows from Africa, Asia, and Southern Europe, plus U S concerns over Caribbean influxes and potential cultural strain.
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Western
Europe
Great Britain
Caribbean
Africa
India-Pakistan
South Asia
England
Britain
West Germany
Greece
Yugoslavia
Spain
Frankfurt
Switzerland
France
Algeria
Portugal
Italy
Morocco
Tunisia
Barcelona
Holland
Southern Africa
South Africa
United States
New York City
Dominican Republic
Haiti
U.S
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