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Evangelical visibility [Dec. 26] is due in part to the failure of the liberal establishment to do anything except follow the line of retreat, retrenchment and unconcern for the true Gospel. But the Evangelicals have not arrived. The movement has only reached a point where, if it does not assault and change the sources of power in America, it will decline. I refer to the mainline denominations, the liberal theological seminaries, the large secularized universities, the business world, the media and other powerful organizations that still go their old ways without repentance or significant alteration...
...matter of "self-respect" India cannot accept such inspection-at least until the U.S. and U.S.S.R. start reducing their own nuclear stockpiles. Carter agreed to sell India the heavy water and uranium that it needs for its nuclear reactors. Whether a sharp letter from Secretary of State Vance will follow is now uncertain because of the overheard remark. Asked what he would do if he received such a letter, Desai said diplomatically, "I would not regard it as cold or blunt...
...nation, if present trends continue, the country's oil deficit by 1985 will total a mind-stretching $550 billion. With the world monetary system already buckling under the weight of the nation's existing oil deficit, it is not hard to envision the disruptions that will follow from a more than tenfold increase in the burden during the next seven years...
...sharp drop in the stock market. The Dow Jones industrial average tumbled almost 38 points to close the week under the 800 mark at 793.49. The drop occurred mostly because of worries about the dollar, but also partly because of uncertainty about Miller and what policies he will follow. In addition, businessmen will be watching Miller's performance in checking inflation for clues as to whether to launch plant expansion and modernization programs that are needed to keep the recovery rolling. As Miller takes over, it will be entering its 34th month, just about the average length for post...
...especially to his long-time fans. The Stranger is a solid album with a particularly good first side, but it is certainly no stronger than Turnstiles, and not nearly the phenomenal collection of songs that made up Piano Man. Still, with a second consecutive solid album (after a weak follow up to Piano Man called Streetlife Serenade), Joel has reassured his fans and impressed upon new listeners that his tremendous talent will leave a lasting impression on the pop musical world...