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Vol. XLI, No. 8
September 1976
ARTICLES
British Sterling Takes a Pounding
China and Russi a: War or Reconci liation?
Yes Nancy, Education ls Necessary
Why Johnny Should Read
The Sawfly Defies All Evolutionary Logic
Prediction: Earthquake! Are You Prepared?
Out of the Rat Race into the Real Race
Can You Swallow the Tale of
Jonah and the Whale?
South West Africa:
Racing Against Time for Peace
FEATURES
Personal from Herbert W. Armstrong
Worldwatch
TV-Radio Log
Commentary
What Our Readers Say
Garner Ted Armstrong Speaks Out!
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The exuberant, natural curiosity of youth
is an excellent foundation for the learning
experience. But education is more !han a
set number of years of formal schooling;
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tion ls Necessary.''
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