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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1972
Page
5
The text notes David’s growing success and the people’s affection as he moves among Israel and Judah. It contrasts David’s favor with Saul’s reaction, highlighting his prominence in the nation. A second quote urges forging new paths over following traditional routes to success.
The Mercer County discussion warns that extending Bluefield to include Bramwell could re district to favor Don Anello, risking distorted boundaries for one official. Critics urge fair maps that reflect broad county interests and avoid court challenges. Anello could run again in 1978 or pursue other offices.
The first revenue sharing checks mail in 50 states and 39 000 localities totaling 30 200 000 000 for this year and four more. Allocations split one third to states and two thirds to localities using population taxes income and county comparisons. A four day League of Cities conference in Indianapolis debated if revenue sharing substitutes for grants and how to fund 10 400 000 000 in new money without hikes in budget or taxes. The White House and Congress face a likely clash as Nixon aims to shift responsibility to states and locals. The group urged Congress not to participate.
The piece outlines Saigon's readiness to sign a Vietnam peace accord if the United States guarantees South Vietnam will not be deserted during a possible return to fighting. It notes U.S. aims to seal a ceasefire, release prisoners, and begin rebuilding while warning that North Vietnam and the Viet Cong would face international intervention if war resumes. It stresses mutual suspicion and the potential impact of U.S. economic aid and international oversight.
William F Buckley Jr weighs Watergate as a political and legal issue. He critiques partisan framing, recalls Dick Tucks long Democratic career of disrupting Republican events, and urges cautious judgment before Congress and courts. He cites historical pranks and questions the impulse to impeach Nixon.
The GOP weighs running veteran incumbents in 1974 to retain or regain control of governorships. Sargent Milliken Rockefeller Cahill Reagan and others are eyed for potential third terms or strategic bids as party leaders assess 1976 presidential implications.
Indians seized the Bureau of Indian Affairs building after a two day stand off and smuggled thousands of documents out in boxes sleeping bags and car trunks. A 40 car police escorted caravan carried the Missing Files toward hiding places nationwide as the FBI pursued the case.
European investors led by Swiss bankers and others report renewed confidence in the United States as inflation seems manageable and production costs rise slowly. They note U S wages rise less than in Japan and parts of Europe, keeping U S prices competitive and attracting foreign capital.
The text criticizes Nixon era public messaging and cultural shifts. It contrasts old Hollywood discovery spots with modern scarcity of soda fountains and Se drug stores. It argues against permissiveness and fairness in a depicted perfect society.
Senator Soaper relays word from Hollywood that fewer monster films will be produced causing concern for Creatures Blobs Godzillas and other creatures facing unemployment. A reclining chair is pitched as a Christmas gift for Dad to read January bills. The public supports fighter airline security but questions finding eight hours of staff to search ladies purses.
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