Why Guyana tragedy shows moral drift and media control
Reader letter argues the Guyana tragedy stems from cultural compromise and media manipulation not just child training. It cites Christ’s teaching, a minority in media shaping public view, and compares modern leaders to biblical symbols, urging moral security in faith.
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Jones Town
Satan
Jesus
Guyana
Christ
Brown leads ACTION under fire amid missteps and friction
Washington insiders allege Sam Brown has undercut ACTION’s leadership with mismanagement and autocratic style. Payton’s forced resignation highlighted chaotic administration, unchecked travel spend, and costly abroad meetings while field staff face briefing shortages.
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Washington
Sam Brown
Action
Peace Corps
VISTA
Carolyn Payton
Brown
Carter
Jack Mitchell
Payton
Robert Lipshutz
Action Brass
Jamaica
Budget Office
Casablanca
Public forum questions official word on MIG 23 threats
President Carter says Soviet assurances claim MIG-23 jets shipped to Cuba are defensive. Lt. Gen. Daniel Graham says the MIG-23 has nuclear capability and risks US security. SecState Vance faces skeptical charges as debate over truth and defense readiness continues amid calls for stronger defenses.
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Carter
Cuba
Daniel Graham
Defense Intellince Agency
Mi Nee
Adam
Vance
Johnson
Graham
Mr. Vance
Opinion on airport liquor license and combating alcoholism
A speaker urges closing bars near the airport to reduce alcohol abuse among youths. They praise Mr. Ashcraft for duty to voters and public health, arguing alcoholism stems from liquor availability and should be addressed by eliminating bars.
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Jamie Mr. Ashcraft
R. Ashcraft
Mr. Ashcraft
Shopping Spree Dona tion Supports RISD Special Education
Community service group Beta Omega Epsilon Sigma Alpha thanks local press for coverage of a Plains Park Piggly Wiggly three minute shopping spree. Proceeds total 436.35 to benefit the RISD Special Education Department. signed by Sharon Muirhead. Kansas
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Plains Park
Special Education Department of
RISD
Sharon Muirhead
Kansas
Fire Chief Says No Dead Rattlesnake Worth A Building
Fire Chief George Niels recalls a man who burned an old shed fearing a rattlesnake beneath it. The incident occurred on property when the man lit the shed after claiming to hear a snake. No injuries were reported. Members of the Viernes Book Club hosted a Christmas party for husbands in Kilowatt Kitchen with Mrs. A L Harris as general chair and several assistants. A hat style show concluded the evening with husbands modeling their wives hats.
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George Niels
Niels
Viernes Book Club
Mansfield Tweedy
George Drew
A.C. Davis
New Mexico clash with OSHA over environmental health oversight
Federal OSHA plans a concurrent enforcement push in New Mexico after a regional director calls the state agreement invalid. State officials object to federal staff moves into Albuquerque, arguing the state already runs a capable program and warning of taxpayer costs.
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Feds
Federal
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
State Environmental Improvement Division
OSHA
Dallas
Gilbert Saulter
New Mexico
EID
Albuquerque
Mike Curtis
OHS
Curtis
Carter Pursues Unpopular Course in Democratic Dings
William Safire critiques President Carter as he pursues a centrist, poll driven path. He contrasts Kennedy’s rhetoric with Carter’s cautious stance on spending and defense while noting Memphis remarks and Democratic rifts.
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William Safire
N.Y
Memphis
Tenn
Carter
Ted Kennedy
Kennedy
White House
James Jones
Oklahoma
Jim Jones
Jackson
Daniel P. Moynihan
Democratic Party
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