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VoL. 51, No. 2
Circ. 8,075,000
FEBRUA RY
1986
ARTICLES
3..-.
Comet Halley: A Galactic Omen?
5 -
A New Danger: Cultural Terrorism
7 - We Can Make Better Decisions!
10 - And Now ...
The Plain Truth
Enters
Its 53rd Year
12 - The Debt Bomb: When Will lt Explode?
15
There ls a Fate Worse Than Death!
16
Mystery of the Ages
Mystery of Civilization
24
The Bible: Superstition or Authority?
Part 2
31 -
lt's About Money
FEATURES
1 - Personal from Herbert W. Armstrong
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" The World Tomorrow" Radio and TV Logs
41 - News Overview
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Letters to the Editor
OuRCovER
In this humorous cover illustration, a group of astrologers, wizards and
others look fearfully skyward as Comet Halley streaks overhead. Artist
Kim Passey, who has captured a moment in pseudoscience, is a highly
regarded commercial illustrator residing in South Pasadena.
COVER LlUSTAATlON BY KtM PASSEY
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