U N votes seen as political bargain over Israel Arab conflict
A background paper from APPME argues UN voting reflects oil arms aid and horse trading rather than justice. It cites Arab bloc counts, Communist and non Arab states, and nonaligned votes in the General Assembly and Security Council as producing partisan outcomes with few constructive results.
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American Professors For Peace In
Middle East
APPME
Israal
Asia
China
India
Ceylon
Spain
Israel
Security Council
Soviet Union
France
United Nations
Diana Award Honors Feminist Quest for Equality in Stockton
San Joaquin County NOW reports feminists in Stockton revived the Diana myth as a symbol of women’s equality. The award honors community members who have made significant contributions to women’s rights, invoking the goddess as protector and huntress against male chauvinism.
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San Joaquin
Calif
National Organization For Women (Now
Stockton
Diana
California
Public Financing of Presidential Campaigns Seen Certain
The article notes broad support in Congress for publicly financing presidential campaigns, with a filibuster halting a final vote. It cites Common Cause leader John Gardner and ongoing moves to fund via voluntary tax checkoffs, plus prospects for senatorial public funding though House chances are slim. It also covers FDA findings on overfilled dry food packages, solar energy proposals by Cranston and Taft, USDA office closures, teacher shortages in special education, and a five year, 375 million plan to promote health maintenance organizations with seed funding for at least 100 new networks.
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Congress
Senate
Wayne L. Hays
Ohio
John Gardner
Citizens Lobby Common Cause
Nixon
House
U. S A
House-Senate Conference Committee
Upward Rise in Church Giving Despite Fewer Donors
(New York) New figures from 39 denominations show total church contributions rose 5.2 percent in 1972 to 4.6 billion, outpacing inflation. Ten major denominations report 2.6 billion in gifts with membership down 1.5 million, per capita giving up 7 percent to 103.33 dollars. Southern Baptists exceed 1 billion for first time, up 95 million to 1.0 billion while adding members.
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New York
Southern Baptists
United Methodists
United Church of Christ
National Council of Churches of Statis
United States
American Baptist Churches
Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Episcopal Church
Lutheran Church In America
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
United Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church U.S. (Southern
Reformed Church In America
United Methodist Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Southern Baptist
Critics warn Fed policy risks disaster and higher prices
In New York, investors and critics challenge the Fed's restrictive money policy. John Wright of Wright Investors' Service argues high interest rates depress oil refining, manufacturing, and jobs, while urging lower prime rates and more money in circulation to avert broader economic collapse.
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New York
Federal Reserve Board
Fed
John Wright
Wright Investors’ Service
Ra Es
Enxandine
Wright
Arthur F. Burns
Moretary
Ttax
America
Walsh resumes work on light schedule
Syracuse based aide says Representative William F. Walsh has returned to lighter duties while in hospital after a mild heart attack. He moved from the coronary care unit to regular facilities and is expected to be released in about 10 days. He plans to resume normal activities before Congress reconvenes on January 21 and will miss about 10 days of the current session.
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Walsh
Crouse- Irving Memorial Hospital
Syracuse
Elijah's prayer and divine fire on Mount Carmel
The prophet Elijah prays at the altar calling on the God of Israel to prove himself, and fire suddenly descends from heaven consuming the offering, wood, stones, dust, and water. The event demonstrates God's power to the people gathered.
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Elijah
Abraham
Isaac
Israel
God
Energy Crunch Drives Church Reconsideration Across North America
The energy shortage spurs church leaders to rethink attendance, gatherings, and community life. A shift toward home worship, written correspondence, and stronger local networks may revive mission and fellowship while easing economic strain on congregations.
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North America
Tre Deronds
Orrort
Scarcity's Alternative: Doing More With Less
Ray Cromley argues the energy crisis can be eased by investing about a billion dollars to boost efficiency and conserve fuel. He cites concrete methods like waste gas reclaiming, insulation upgrades, and improved combustion controls, noting savings exceed costs within years and could stave off unemployment.
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Washington
Nea
Nixon
West Germany
U.S
Oswego Parlodum and Oswego Times Rates and Notices
The Oswego Parlodum and Oswego Times announce post office class rates for year and half year periods, home delivery and mail options, advertising representatives, and Associated Press membership notes. Adjustments to home delivery rates apply when holidays fall.
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Oswego
Wayne
Northern Coyage Co
Thomsen Newspapers, Inc
Des Paines Ave
Des Picines
Ili
Ong Thomses Newspapers, Inc
Rockefelle Plaza
New York
WN. C
Associated Press
Ralladium Times
Ica
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U.N
General Assembly
Richard J. Maloy
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Alan Cranston
Robert Taft, Jr
Cranston
U. S. Agriculture Department
USDA
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
HEW
Casper Weinberger
Berry's
By Roger Bollen
Business Mirror
N.Y
William F. Walsh
David Poling
D.D
Ray Cromley
West First St
N. Y
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