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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1964
Page
5
A religious reflection cites Acts 20 28 about guardianship of the flock and notes the church is a hospital for sinners, not a saints club. The remarks attribute the care to the Holy Spirit and reference George Craig Stewart.
The piece explains that withholding cuts exceeded actual tax cuts causing many to owe a large April 15 bill. Employers misjudged deductions, leaving most Americans underfunded for their tax due, while politicians count on re election with the earlier tax cut.
Chase Manhattan Bank reports that over 30 percent of U S Christmas trees sold will be artificial this year about 55 million dollars spent on vinyl evergreens with sales up nearly 400 percent recently. The study notes mixed feelings as many prefer tradition but embrace convenience and cost savings.
The piece calls half a million dollars a waste as it funds hung portraits of Lyndon Johnson and Postmaster General John Gronouski in 84,000 post offices. It argues proper respect for the president suffices without plastering portraits in federal buildings.
The author applauds Lyndon Johnson for proposing to remove wartime taxes on handbags cosmetics luggage and other women’s goods. He argues the plan will boost spending and demonstrates Johnson’s political acuity by appealing to middle class voters and reviving consumer activity. He contrasts Kennedy’s policies and envisions a broader tax relief strategy.
Rome leaks from Yugoslavia indicate Italy plans to recognize Communist China next year regardless of UN status. Foreign Minister Giusseppe Saragat, aligned with Washington and CIO ties, shapes policy amid Western European push to view Beijing as legitimate.
A whimsical note on a left handed Whelk display at Manhattan's museum and a claim that Sopito coconut soup takes three days to prepare per Curacao Cuisine. It also mentions Air France offering a canine menu on Paris flights with elaborate dishes and a 1964 Evian Grand Cru drink.
Don Reynolds, key witness in the Bobby Baker investigation, faced delayed testimony as Senate Rules Committee moves to subpoena. FBI efforts to obtain statements failed, with Reynolds’ attorney citing instructions. State Department and Air Force memos allege Reynolds was a security risk due to past habits and misconduct.
In this column the Congo saga is contrasted with Vietnam as Tshombe and his white mercenaries are credited with quelling Communist-style rebels at Stanleyville aided by limited US support. The piece condemns Maoist tactics, recalls massacres, praises Tshombe’s Katanga secession as stabilizing, and notes shifting US attitudes toward mercenaries and the UN.
A historical recap citing fifty to ten years ago items. British experts claimed German forces split into three units. The 68th Congress met in Washington. Morro Castle crew arrested for deserting passengers during a fire. U S 9th Army advanced through three German cities. Churchill marked a sixtieth birthday expressing continued service.
Washington reports Kosygin hinting Moscow may settle part of its 11 billion Lend-Lease debt with a token payment. Even if agreed, U S taxpayers may gain only about five cents on the dollar. The piece cites past bids and the Johnson Act limits, noting Stalin era concessions and a defector account of missed asks.
Ambassador George Anderson based in Lisbon warns that U S policy toward Portugal Algeria and Portuguese Angola must change to avert broader Congo chaos. He urges ending covert aid to Angolan rebels using Congo as a base and questions Johnson administration Africa policy citing risks to Azores bases and U S interests.
The remarks compare poems to trees and note the nuisance of raking while joking about the Game of Life and football. A closing jab at timekeeping in sports and musings on dog breeds from a limited neighborhood add to the light political commentary.
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