Thanksgiving Reflections On Time And Gratitude
Editorial muses on the busy modern life versus Pilgrim era simplicity and urges a grateful outlook. It notes last years pre Thanksgiving pieces and cites peace prospects with Sadat's visit to Israel as a recent touchstone. The piece stresses attitude and positive thinking as a path to recognizing good things year round.
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America
Letter to the editor on federal government size and solutions
PAUL MATHIS argues against ballot-box fixes and criticizes elected politicians and federal bureaus. He questions HUD failures, suggests outsourcing minority hiring and inner city relocation, and lampoons one man one vote and canal milestones while predicting another Georgia ex-governor as president.
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French Communists Face Hibernation After Break With Socialists
In Paris the French Communist Party grapples with disillusionment after quitting the Union of the Left with Francois Mitterand. Georges Marchais weighs a strategic retreat to rebuild, risking left unity and potentially reshaping France's 1978 election landscape. The move could aid or endanger Giscard d Estaing's coalition plans.
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Robert Novak
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Patent grants for life sparks biotech fear of Frankensteins
Upjohn wins patent for a new microorganism created through recombinant DNA. The U S Court of Customs and Patent Appeals allows private industry to own and profit from life forms, raising concerns about uncontrollable research and a possible hinge toward a mad science future.
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Mailbag praises Judge Roth’s competence and service
A letter defender Judge Dan Roth of the Scottsdale Municipal Court cites his judicial skill and patient, thorough explanations to an unrepresented party. The writer argues baseless criticism harms volunteers and urges the community to know all facts before judging by nature of public service.
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Letter satirical plea on human rights and hypocrisy
A satirical letter to the president from Joe Sikspak ponders human rights and doubles standards. The narrator mocks dinner diplomacy with the shah, jokes about domestic violence, cars, gas, and charity, ending with a farcical plea to send a check.
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