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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1973
Page
2
The quotes extol wisdom and understanding as superior to wealth. Proverbs 14 links happiness to wisdom while John Dewey notes finding one's fit and securing opportunity as the key to happiness. The sayings reflect moral and educational ideals.
Two major reports on higher education arrive together. The Committee for Economic Development calls for tripling tuition over time with expanded student aid, while the Carnegie Commission urges broader postsecondary alternatives to college. Leaders warn the plan could burden middle and lower income families, yet acknowledge college remains essential for many. The piece argues a full college degree is not always necessary for a rewarding career.
The piece weighs universal health coverage as a national option amid rising medical costs. It notes Roy Ash highlights the Pentagon system and suggests broad reform along Social Security lines while Congress weighs proposals. It views action as overdue after extensive debate and medical resistance.
President Nixon faces the energy crisis with two paths. Spending about 2 billion in capital to raise fuel efficiency could save oil and spur growth, while distribution cuts risk deep unemployment. The piece cites potential gains from better combustion controls, insulation, oil reclamation, and waste-heat use, with industry and homes benefiting within months to a year.
Gov. Daniel Evans argues federalism must sharpen balance between national and state powers amid the Northwest energy shortage. He notes dam power contracts often ignore state planning, harming regional growth. states and private lumber firms are seen as better managers, shaping industry and jobs with local input.
Washington coverage notes Sen Edward Kennedy led a six day Senate battle over a Treasury funded campaign reform scheme. The piece says Kennedy masterminded the effort, staying out of the limelight while guiding the process, and highlights his potential 1976 presidential run. It also cites Ullman’s opposition to a $90,000 House campaign handout and lists other aspirants. The report questions McGovern and Percy’s absence during crucial votes and criticizes his campaign circuit work.
The article reports that Federal Reserve Chairman Arthur Burns urged bankers to pressure Congress to kill a government audit bill. It cites internal memos and a New York Clearing House relay, showing Burns sought to prevent GAO scrutiny of Fed books with bank backing. It also notes a Business Roundtable mailgram opposing an audit.
The piece argues Arabs and allies wield a built in majority at the UN General Assembly and Security Council through bloc voting while criticizing Western powers. It notes APPME figures and claims, then shifts to NOW Stockton awarding women’s equality prize tied to the Diana myth, praising feminist aims.
A compact essay argues for boosting a chef reputation by naming a local restaurant that is hard to locate, suggesting intrigue and exclusivity as a social strategy. The piece playfully critiques hype culture and culinary snobbery while inviting readers to seek out hidden dining gems.
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