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ARTICLES
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Famine on Our Doorstep?
5 - Turkey- About to Erupt in the Ncws!
7 ·- The Art of Grandparenting -
11 -
Sex Without Marriage! ,....
15-
Will Man Ever Love His Fellowman?
18 -
Best Strategy for Beat ing Stress -·
25·- The Plain Truth About Chi ld Rearing:
Overlooked ln-Between Ycars
34-
How Would You Know a Real Christian?
FEATURES
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Personal from Herbert W. Armstrong
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nternational Desk
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"The World Tomorrow" Radio and TV Logs
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News Overview-
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T he eyes of Africa's chi ldren highlight not onl y the immediate effects of
drought , but more importantly the need to understand and correct abuse of
the land . Deforestation, ovcrgrazing, improper cultivation techniques,
misdirected governmcnt planning and civil strife al! contribute to a growing
threat of hunger and disease epidemics worldwide.
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