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VOL.
49,
No.
7
CIRC. 7,000,000
JULY
j
AUGUST
1984
ARTICLES
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8
The Olympic Games-Mirror of Mankind
Singles Who Can't Find Mates
10
More than a Monarch
15 -
Where Is the True Church?
18-
Tomorrow's News Today!
20
Whatever Happened to Good Sportsmanship?
24
Yes! Words Can Hurt
26-
A Welfare Plan Witb a Heart!
31-
D·day! Tbe Untold Story
39 -
Is It True Sorne Are "Born Tbat Way"?
FEATURES
1 ..... Personal from Herbert W. Armstrong
37
"Tbe World Tomorrow" Radio and TV Logs
44
Letters to the Editor
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Concentration by botb photographer and atblete highlight the moment of
total expenditure of energy by pole·vaulter Dan Ripley. Coach Ripley's
pursuit of excellence made him a five·time world record holder.
Photographer, on his back on the pit, used hand·held camera and small flash
unit to capture the early afternoon sky over Mounf San Antonio College,
Walnut, California.
PHOTO BY HAl FINCH-PT
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