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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1972
Page
10
Bruce Biassot notes Japan fears being unfairly sidelined as a five power balance forms. Tokyo questions the earnestly held belief that Japan can lead in Asia despite limited military power and uneven economic strength.
The piece traces the word chauvinism from its male origin to its modern use as prejudice against women. It notes the term’s ties to military pride and compares male chauvinism with jingoism, warning that overuse may force new terms by a writer named Jingo.
At the Stein Club in Atlanta the second annual Orthographic Open drew 200 fans for a night of fierce spelling. Billie Brown edged rivals with 48 of 50 correct, beating an economics geographer and others in a lively university bar event.
The ICF and IUF, two international unions, met in Geneva to plan joint actions for workers in chemicals and foods. Their first focus is W. R. Grace & Co., with others including DuPont, Imperial Chemical Industries and Dow. They aim to harmonize contract renewal dates globally, potentially enabling a worldwide strike for the first time.
Events noted include England and Scotland uniting under James VI in 1603, Rhode Island purchase in 1683, Spain recognizing U S independence in 1783, and Tito's 1946 capture claim. Also Montgomery march anniversary, Kennedy-Eisenhower meeting, Vietnam war losses, Laos drive end, and South Vietnamese Laos operation. Birthdays for Steve McQueen and Byron Janis. Thought for today about missiles shrinking world and increasing worries.
Justice Louis D. Brandeis retires from the U S Supreme Court on February 13 1939 ending a landmark tenure on the high court and shaping early 20th century jurisprudence.
The piece questions reliance on canned sermons and notes seminary emphasis on original work. It cites Wall Street Journal observations and argues that listeners value personal interpretation and experience, while acknowledging value in historic sermons from Wesley Luther Calvin Augustine when properly attributed. It highlights Roland Bainton's Luther recordings as exemplars of strong canned homiletics.
The notice outlines submission requirements for letters to the editor. It lists that letters must include signature and address (withheld if requested), not exceed 500 words, be of general interest, and avoid poor taste. It serves as guidance for readers wishing to contribute correspondence.
Pecos notices announce candidates J B Heard and Evan J Wood for two alderman vacancies with April 6 election day. John Ivy named presiding judge and four election judges. Separate items report rail tampering near Pecos, gym construction bids, and community events plus statewide political wrangling over busing and Sharpstown fallout.
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