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Colombian freighter,
Ciudad de Bogota,
glides
into upper chamber of the Miraflores Locks,
Panama Canal. This strategic seaway linking the
Atlantic and Pacitic Oceans is the subject of a
growing controversy between the United States
and Panama. For the full story behind the crisis,
read the a rticle beginning on page 20.
Gene
Hogberg -
Ploin
Trvth
IN THIS ISSUE
Personal
from
the Editor
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Abortions Now Legal
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But ls
Abortion Murder?
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2
By Volconic Eruption
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30,000 Lives
Snuffed Out!
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Advonce News
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13
The Coming World Oil Crisis
14
Newest Trouble Spot
for
U.S.
-
Pon
amo
Canal
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20
Whot Hoppens After Deoth?
32
Whot You Con Do
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37
You Cq/1 Thot Music?
38
Whot's Al/ This Business obout Tithing?
43
Radio-TV Log
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