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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1973
Page
2
A quotation from John 16 13 emphasizes the spirit of truth guiding believers into all truth. A Horace Mann saying urges seekers of greatness to pursue truth first, promising both truth and greatness as a result.
The county court remains divided two to one over a comprehensive county zoning plan from the Mercer County Planning Commission. Opponents argue property owners should decide uses, while proponents say zoning is essential for orderly development. Anello may shift vote after 1974, Coburn remains opposed, suggesting the plan may die if these two stay on the bench.
Russell Kirk surveys a decade of Vatican II renewal, noting a dramatic drop in Catholic Mass attendance from 61 to 48 percent in 1972-73, especially among older Catholics. He cites NORC researchers Greeley and McCready, widespread disintegration in religious life, church vocations collapse, empty seminaries, few converts, and parochial schools closing amid waning Catholic interest.
Deputy Secretary of the Treasury William Simon, tapped to head the National Energy Administration, quickly asserts control by firing Admiral Eli Reich from the energy allocations office. The clash reveals Simon’s blunt leadership style, readiness to confront rivals, and tight political maneuvering as he plans aggressive allocation tactics amid an energy crisis.
William F Buckley Jr argues the anti-Nixon fever is unreasonably intense and undifferentiated. He contends critics misstate tax issues and residence details, while praising Nixon for facing scrutiny, yet noting the excesses of his critics may backfire.
A satirical clipping notes Senator Soaper linking weak demand for large cars to potential layoffs of workers who might buy smaller models. It parodies patriotism messaging and includes a spoof plea from an association of fictional burglars urging street light outages.
Washington notes from Drew Pearson's unpublished diaries edited by Tyler Abell reveal early skepticism about Nixon campaigns oil money and foreign policy tensions. Excerpts discuss Nixon's finances Truman Feisal Malik and anti Vietnam views, with reflections on FBI scrutiny and 1950s political intrigue.
British editor Bart Collins predicts America will master new energy sources beyond oil. Paul Harvey envisions a decade of innovation: geothermal, tidal, solar, wind, and advanced storage, plus unimagined discoveries. He faults ecoactivists for delaying progress and notes odd substitutions like potato peel fuel.
In these times of shortage and sacrifice traditions fade while shoplifting persists at the same old pace, underscoring ongoing consumer strain and petty crime during the season.
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