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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1973
Page
2
A Darwin quotation emphasizes valuing time, warning against wasting life hours.
The Mercer County sheriff is criticized for backing deputies who refuse to use official cars after January 1 over mileage pay. The paper argues the sheriff risks failure by not demanding deputies fulfill employment duties and questions whether the court should provide vehicles. If the strike proceeds, the sheriff could fail his first major test in office.
Ford reports daily contact with Nixon since election and plans to continue. He receives briefing books, discusses foreign policy with Nixon, attends National Security Council sessions, and may take liaison duties with Congress if Laird or Harlow resign. White House confirms attendance at high level policy meetings.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak describe a deep Democratic push to impeach President Nixon, with Republicans split over timing and strategy. They note leadership backing slow investigations to build nationwide sentiment, while laboring to avoid a party-line vote and protect election prospects in 1974.
Buckley argues public officials deserve privacy in tax returns while noting the Nixon era pressure to reveal. He cites Eisenhower's tax history and broader questions about how disclosure would affect politics and personal lives. He suggests private committee review as alternative to public exposure.
William A. Rusher challenges the modern Christmas craze, arguing it has been commercialized beyond recognition. He cites busy shopping, clogged streets, party excesses, and the need to curb alcohol and consumer excess while preserving the holiday’s core meaning for children and families.
Russell Kirk argues education is costly and debates who should bear the burden. He discusses proposals to raise state tuition, loan-funded access, and Dr. Henry Manne’s view that tuition should equal instruction costs and private colleges be owned by faculties. He advocates cost reduction, curriculum reform, merit scholarships, and higher standards, citing Behemoth U. as example.
Sylvia Presser of the New Jersey Civil Rights Division states the institution of Little League must allow girls to participate. The ruling frames baseball as American as hot dogs and apple pie, extending access to both genders.
Washington reports the United States still ships over 20 000 barrels of oil daily to South Vietnam as civilian needs rise. Historical peaks show 995 000 barrels monthly during major U S raids, with current figures reflecting a broader drain on civilian and military supplies and ongoing U S procurement for Saigon's armed forces. The piece notes hidden agency figures and a looming renewed North Vietnamese offensive.
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