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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1973
Page
2
A compact pairing of biblical and Benjamin Franklin thoughts. It juxtaposes Isaiah 59 14 on truth in public squares with Franklin on justice between nations and citizens, reflecting timeless calls for upright governance and equal treatment.
Mercer County sheriff deputies threaten to stop using personal cars after Jan 1. They contend civil service offers weak protections and demand county provision of vehicles. Sheriff Scott could discharge noncompliant deputies, prompting potential new applicants willing to supply cars. An impartial cost study could favor county-provided autos. The ultimatum unsettles the court and public.
The University of Michigan Center for Political Studies reports that the 1972 election reflected a sharp ideological split within the Democratic Party, pitting left against right and driving 42 percent of voters toward Nixon. The study says issues outweighed loyalties, notes Nixon’s closer stance on key topics, and warns the party must repair internal damage while not predicting a permanent realignment.
A satirical column riffs on Watergate and inflation as August erodes, urging shared burdens and cautious investments. It lampoons energy shortages, rising prices, and public monuments while imagining absurd policy fixes and minor urban annoyances.
Russell Kirk reviews The Restless Heart by Robert Harvey on identity crises in modern Western culture. He argues individuals derive identity from groups and institutions, with deep roots in family school and church, and urges revival through the Church and recognition of God.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report deepening Republican gloom in California as Finch Younger and other leaders waver on running in 1974. Financial and Watergate fallout threaten Nixon era politics. potential renomination bids collapse, leaving Ed Reinecke or Houston Flournoy as top contenders.
Rep. Dante Fascell derides U S Cuba ties as one way, accusing Fidel Castro of hostility. He cites an American plane fined for landing rights, the detention of seaman Ralph Brembt for months, and ransom demands, urging U S reprisals if Cuba persists in hostile acts.
Washington reports fuel sharing cuts reduce Navy time by 20 percent and flight time by 18 percent while training in Thailand and Europe is trimmed. Pentagon limits and perks persist, with veiled controls, chauffeured limousines, and luxury travel for officials amid a 19.7 million barrel civilian stock seizure.
Ray Cromley warns 1974 onward will see persistent belt tightening across the United States. He predicts unemployment rising through 1975 76 77 and 78 with inflation around 7 percent in 1974 and 4 to 5 percent yearly thereafter, while gross national product grows slowly. He links energy shortages to slower growth and stresses need for leadership to spur faster energy and economic adjustments.
A fragmentary notice notes Amtrak improving scheduling while Skylab visibility remains inconvenient. It mentions public speakers hogging attention, an American expedition failing to locate Atlantis, and local towns overwhelmed by garbage. The piece also hints at widespread conspiratorial sentiment and critiques Sunday driving bans and the postal service.
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