The Arab Mind as Seen in Genevea and Beyond
Review of Raphael Patai Arabist's study The Arab Mind noting its portrait of Arab pride and violence, respect for face, reliance on rhetoric, and ambivalence toward the West. The commentary emphasizes callouts on modernization, gender norms, and the tension between tradition and change in the Arab world.
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Middle East
Geneva
Raphael Patai
Farleigh Dickinson University
Patai
Allah
Food stamp program fuels welfare reform call
Rep. Robert M. Michel argues in the Congressional Record that food stamps are expanding welfare, citing USDA increases for a four person family and higher income eligibility. He says the system replaces currency, harms economic stability, and demands reform to curb “food stampism.”
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Robert M. Michel
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S
USDA
Food stamp programs need stringent supervision
The piece argues that while government programs like food stamps aim to meet a basic need, without tight oversight they risk running afoul of intended goals and producing negative consequences. It emphasizes the human right to avoid hunger and calls for careful administration.
Bill to insulate Justice Department from politics
A senator argues the DOJ has become a political tool and proposes legislation to bar campaign staff from top posts, move U S Attorneys and U S Marshals under the Attorney General, apply merit rules, and amend the Hatch Act to curb partisan activity. The aim is to restore public confidence and enforce the law impartially.
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Tive
USS
Justice Department
Department of Justice
U.S
Department
Accounting Office
Library of Congress
Congress
ICA leaders tout wins for agriculture in Texas and national bills
W. W. Howell and William Bush of Hardin County joined ICA members at an East Texas meeting in Silsbee. T. A. Cunningham announced state law favors American beef for state institutions and praised inheritance tax relief increasing exemption to 60 000 dollars. He warned of Senate battles and opposition to Washington and Austin land use bills. He noted ICA now the nation's largest agricultural group with over 100 000 members, mainly in Texas.
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W. W. Howell
William Bush
Hardin County
Independent Cattlemen’s Association
T. A. Cunningham
Goliad
ICA
East Texas
Cattlemen’s Assoc
Texas
Cunningham
House
Senate
Washington
Austin
U.S
New Texas Constitution Could Cost Taxpayers Billions
Comptroller Bullock warned that a proposed constitution with water and other provisions could cost Texas taxpayers up to 11 billion dollars annually. He cited long term funding needs and state obligations as key drivers of the potential expense.
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Austin
Bob
Bullock
Texas
Consumer tips amid summer job hunt warn of scams
State Attorney General Consumer Protection Division cautions students facing stiff competition from older unemployed workers. Ads promising quick wealth may mask door to door sales or telemarketing schemes. Students advised to assess skills, use school counselors, check with Texas Employment Commission, and seek part time or volunteer opportunities while avoiding pay-to-work scams.
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Austin
Attorney General
Consumer Protection Division
U.S. Department of Labor
The
Texas Employment Commission
Better Business Bureau
Fresh Look at Stamp Food Program Aims to Curb Hunger
The stamp program was designed to supply surplus foods to the needy and while expansions continued, most surplus is now exported. Officials say no one should go hungry, yet a reevaluation of the program is underway.
Cattlemen Meet to Elect Delegates at Hardin County Courthouse
The Independent Cattlemen's Association meets June 3 at 7 30 p m in the Hardin County Courthouse to elect delegates to the State Convention in Austin June 20. A progress report on seven months of activity and a May 20 Beau mont Arena report will be presented. A C Cunningham of Goliad spoke on Legislature actions and his Washington trip. W Howell Hardin County chairman invites members and interested persons to attend.
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Independent Cattlemen's Association
Hardin County
Austin
Beaumont
A. C. Cunningham
Goliad
Washington
W. Howell
Last Rites For Edward Randall Sr at 2 Today
Funeral services for Edward Earl Randall Sr. 63 of Victor are set for 2 p.m. today at Victor Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Harold McDaniel presiding. Burial will be at Restlawn Memorial Cemetery. He was found shot to death at 11:30 p.m. Sunday at home after living in Victor 25 years and originally from Harrisonburg Louisiana. He worked in the layout department at Dolingers Steel in Beaumont. Survivors include four stepsons Donald W. Conner Jr. in the Air Force and James John and Steve Conner, all of Lumberton.
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Edward Earl Randall Sr
Victor
Harold McDaniel
Restlawn Memorial Cemetery
Harrisonburg
Dollinger’s Steel
Beaumont
Donald W. Conner Jr
U.S. Air Force
James
John and
Steve Conner
Lal
Lumberton
Card of Thanks For prayers visits and flowers received
Words cannot express my appreciation for the prayers cards visits and kindness shown during my hospital stay May God bless you all.
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Texas Press Association
Inznpape Association
Silsbee
Hardin
Jasper
Tyler
Jefferson
R. L. Read
Leona Whitman
Lee Kelly
Fern McAdams
Linda Nolen
Richard Weathersby
Harold Leigh
Mrs. John
Basye James Johnson
Billy Joe Williams
By Mitchell Colby
New York
By Joe Crump
Congressional Record Daily
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Justice Dept
Richard Nixon
John Kennedy
Harry Truman
U.S. Department of Justice
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Franklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Lincoln
Edward Bates
Bates
House Judiciary Committee
Peyton McKnight
William T. Moore
Bryan
Walter Mengden
Houston
Ike Harris
Dallas
Tom Creighton
Mineral
Billy Barclay
Siisbee
Edward Randall Sr
H. E. Munden
North 5Th Street
Land-O-Pines
Silshee Packing
Silsbee State Bank
Convenient Bank
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