Art Buchwald Dismantles Helsinki Accords In Satirical Dialogue
Washington humorist Art Buchwald mocks the Helsinki Accords by presenting alternating Soviet and American views on human rights. The exchanges parody official responses, exile threats, media incentives, and political grandstanding, ending with a jab at Nixon and a TV appearance offer.
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Taiwan still strong says ROC envoy Chen in New York
Ambassador James C.H. Chen of Taiwan asserts the island will endure despite pressure from Beijing. The interview explores U S recognition of the Peking government and possible impacts on Taiwan, including defense commitments and investments.
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Public forum letter covers recreation needs and flag duties
A reader urges renaming the Taylor County Recreational Association to better represent Flemington area needs, noting no local facilities for children and urging funding for youth programs. The letter also recalls a West Virginia Day flag incident and calls citizens to be more patriotic in safeguarding symbols. Later text discusses Peking and Taiwan diplomacy, U S investment, and Chen's remarks at a trade conference about foreign investment and U S–Taiwan relations.
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Dallas
A Moment of Prayer and Wealth Reflections
A brief devotional note quotes Psalm 62 10 warning against reliance on riches and extortion. It adds that wealth is measured by health a happy home life growth passion for service and ambition to help others per Robert Ingersoll.
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Erroneous bra sizing and quirky trivia in one page
A Severn era note cites women in their 20s misjudging bra sizes as teenagers. Billionaire J Paul Getty quipped about wealth and marriage. A psychology claim asserts people prefer right angled conversations. A baby giraffe averages a foot growth in year one. Voltaire is credited with early sci fi on aliens from space with Saturnians and Sirians described with dozens to a thousand senses.
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Alaska Inc a plan to share oil wealth with residents
Governor Hammond proposes Alaska Incorporated a state funded cooperative giving five year residents one share and newcomers after longer stays. The scheme aims to curb spending, boost tax revenue and fund a permanent dividend from oil and gas earnings, funded by a quarter of non tax earnings and a portion of the permanent fund. Critics question control, distribution and impact on local taxes while debates over a trans Alaska gas line loom.
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On This Day in History July 1 1977 Highlights
Highlights include 1867 Dominion of Canada created by the British North America Act, 1862 U S Congress establishes the Bureau of Internal Revenue, 1863 Civil War Battle of Get tysburg begins, 1881 American Red Cross founded with Clara Barton president, 1898 Roosevelt and Rough Riders capture San Juan Hill, 1958 St Lawrence Seaway completed, 1966 Medicare starts, 10 years ago China party overtakes Liu Shao chi, 5 years ago John Mitchell resigns as Nixon campaign head, Spain’s Arias Navarro cabinet resigns. Birthdays James Cagney 73 Olivia de Havilland 61 Farley Granger 52. Thought by Mark Twain.
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