Interview reveals Khomeini on executions and morality
Italian journalist Oriana Fallaci questioned the Ayatollah in Qum about harsh measures after the 1979 revolution. Khomeini defended executions to curb corruption and warned revenge would exceed belief if criminals were not punished. He dismissed details of individual cases as unimportant.
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Good News From Washington On Health And Wealth
Reports from Dr. Julius B. Richmond and Resources for the Future Inc. claim Americans are healthier and better off than previous generations. Inflation’s impact is noted as softened, and Dr. Harry Monsen Cheers the rising value of the human body to 7.28 dollars, joking a celebration may come around next Tuesday.
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Letters praising Max Mandel for public service in Frederick County
A supporter touts Dr. Max Mandel as a habitual public servant with nine years on a volunteer rescue squad and a veterinary practice tied to community care. He is urged for the Back Creek District board role focusing on rural preservation, education, and resident meetings. A second letter endorses Lou Riley for sheriff, praising his fairness, dedication, and leadership while noting staffing concerns and morale issues in the Sheriff’s Department.
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Carter's Bumbling and Bravado
The piece criticizes President Carter and his advisers for mishandling Cuba and SALT II. It argues the administration overstated a Soviet combat presence in Cuba to score domestic political points, misread intelligence, and Risk American credibility. It notes Helmut Schmidt and Valery Giscard d Estaing back SALT II, offsetting some critics.
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France
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A Strategy of Weakness Sparks Swing Navy Policy Debate
In a controversial analysis, Evans and Novak reveal the Carter administration's secret swing strategy to shift half the U.S. naval force from the western Pacific to Europe if NATO faces Soviet attack. The plan, deemed critical yet risky, faces Pentagon doubts and Japan’s potential reactions while officials dispute its implications for Asia and overall U.S. credibility.
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Think Bluefish And Tennis Thinking In Road Signals
The author riffs on bumper stickers and signals urging “Think Bluefish” or “Think Tennis” as a commentary on public self advertisement. They compare mundane motives to cosmic messaging and joke about a church bumper sticker provokes a committee, weighing the value of such broadcasted beliefs.
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