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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1969
Page
4
The excerpt ponders divine sovereignty in human affairs with quotes from Revelation and Benjamin Franklin. It contrasts God’s attentive governance of sparrows with the fate of empires, suggesting a providential framework for worldly events.
The Senate Commerce Committee urged Transportation Secretary John Volpe to propose a national subsidized rail passenger system with defined lines and frequencies. The plan envisions up to 50 million dollars annually for 1971 to 1975, aiming to spark a self supporting, improved rail network as air and highway congestion grows and rail travel ages.
Superintendent Aura Cleman prohibits any reference to Santa Claus or religious observances in Marblehead schools. The move follows ACLU complaints and echoes broader Massachusetts debates over religion in public education, contrasting with Attorney General Brooke’s 1963 stance supporting a religiously aware school program.
California shifts to a two ground system for dissolution of marriage effective Jan 1 1970. Irreconcilable differences and incurable insanity replace adultery cruelty desertion and other grounds. Governor Reagan supports the reform saying it reduces bitterness though judges still determine actual irreconcilable differences.
Mercer County officials seek a plan for disposal of municipal waste. The search covers methods, costs, environmental impacts, and implementation timelines for the county’s solid waste management needs. Local residents and businesses are encouraged to participate in the review process.
Washington columnist notes Agnew asks Americans to read speeches and consider both sides of broadcasts. He cites WIND editorials labeled as public interest and praises Ball State University Project Faith for positive civic engagement amid media debate. Mencken urged openness to disagreeing views.
A sixteen year old Bluefield High School student, Bob Little, is lauded for daily flag display weather permitting and careful folding in military style each night. Neighbors note the flag’s regular presence at 400 Parkway and that one flag once flew over the Capitol.
Senator Charles Percy urged a Pentagon inquiry into accusations that Marine Major Charles Robb's company committed civilian killings near Danang in 1968. Robb denied orders or knowledge of such acts, while Anthony R. Martin-Trigona said four soldiers described killings and a pregnant woman being killed.
Paul Harvey argues for a congressional commission on population growth amid fears of resource shortages. He cites rising life expectancy due to reduced infant mortality, but notes urban declines for ages 35 and up. He cites experts on pollution, aging, and a potential drug to extend life, urging healthy living to gain extra years.
A rumor about an old hotel closing without fanfare is addressed by Senator Soaper, who states there is no confirmation of the purported end of a historic era.
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