Transition period in U S leadership a danger to governance
The United States faces a unique transition period between election and inauguration, risking governance during a long two and a half month hiatus. The piece warns that bureaucratic entrenchment, political maneuvering, and an unsettled leadership could delay decisive action and affect the economy. It notes Carter’s promise to reform the civil service and the peril of a rudderless government during this window.
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United States
China
Hua Kuo-feng
Mao Tse Tung
Russia
White House
Washington
Jimmy Carter
Richard Nixon
Congress
Civil Service
Carter
Nature's Rights Endure Beyond Human Reasoning
Philosophical quotes discuss nature maintaining its order against abstract argument. Lucretius notes nature resolves into parts even as it negates nothing. Hume emphasizes nature’s ultimate authority prevailing over reasoning.
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Lucretius
David Hume
Whitewright memory items mix old and new notices
Selections from The Whitewright Sun recall 1919 Ward Shows coming to Whitewright for a week, local civic actions, street light authorization, housing moves, and sales. Also noted are hunting trips, local ads, and a Denison Herald Coke price anecdote. Four years ago item covers 1972 engagements and a military chaplain’s Meritorious Service Medal award.
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Whitewright
Whitewright Commercial Club
Sears
Cedar Streets
Cotton Belt
Katy
Ed Doss and Son
Harold
Elbert Thompson
Sabinal
Nick's Cafe
W.L. Newsome
The
Kimbell Milling Co
Dave
Kimbell
Brinkley Homestead
Press McCarley
John Pumphrey
McCarley
Lon Binion
Wright
Bond Street
B. Legg
Morehead House
Christian Church
Rev. McCraw
Marvin Brannon
Legg
J.F. Benton
Denison Herald
Combine
Horace Arwine
Bascom Sears
Abilene
Clarence Tillett
Carolyn
Michael Spann
Billy Spann
Newton V. Cole
Town backs new nuclear plant by 4 to 1 vote
In Plymouth Massachusetts residents approved a second nuclear plant citing cost savings and reduced pollution from the first. A local home purchase near the plant failed as sellers would not list properties.
Misleading Christmas Paper Packaging Exposed
Editorial ridicules overhyped six roll packs of holiday wrapping paper priced around a dollar. Readers discover only a yard per roll, leaving enough paper for one small package. The piece urges shoppers to buy genuine rolls at trusted stores for real value this season.
Too Many Santas Promotes Christmas Commercialism
The piece laments the rising commercial Santa craze during the Christmas season. It argues the enterprise has become a year long business and calls for more elegant, healthier Santa representations in stores and on streets while noting some past Santas appeared motheaten or emaciated amid recession.
Unknown God inscription speech origin
Paul spoke these words to the Areopagites in Athens. They occur in Acts 17 22 31 where he explains worship of the unknown God. He was a Jew by birth and a Christian apostle addressing Gentile listeners.
Plymouth backs second nuclear plant amid tax relief claim
Residents cited clean air and lower bills as key reasons. Town voted four to one to authorize a second plant, arguing nuclear power saves money and avoids air pollution versus oil.
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Plymouth
Boston
Can Two Walk Together Amos Faith And City Rail Tale
The Pastor recalls Amos urging followers to walk with God in purpose likeness and company. He warns against rebellion and worldliness and urges believers to act as true Christians. A historical note describes Rusk Texas rail line opened 1875 and sold for $90.50 in 1879 ending a brief venture.
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Amos
Israel
God
Christ
Texas
Rusk
International
Great Northern
Palestine
Jacksonville
Cherokee County
Rusk Transportation Company
Rusk and
John A. Boyd
I & GN
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Whitewnight
Hometown Newpaper
the Sun-Leader Publishing Co
Daria
Aubrey McAlister
Grayson
Fannin
Whitewright Sun
Texas Press
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Kimberly Vantrease
Santas
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Sody
Community Public Service Company
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Piret
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