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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1971
Page
1
Kurt Waldheim Austrian ambassador to the United Nations was chosen by the Security Council to succeed U Thant as U N secretary general. Approval by the General Assembly expected Wednesday. Waldheim, 53, takes the post January 1 for a five year term, earning 62 500 dollars a year.
San Francisco psychiatrists view Ebenezer Scrooge as sane and nonconformist rather than merely grouchy. Dr. Cahan says humbugs reflect a disappointment with Santa Claus and adult frustration. Dr. Wald argues Scrooge acted ahead of his time, while Ward notes his influence on others and the value of healthy anger. Dr. Burgess adds muttering Bah humbug relieves stress and may prevent self harm.
Kurt Waldheim was selected by the Security Council to succeed U Thant as United Nations secretary general. The General Assembly is expected to ratify the appointment, with approval likely Wednesday morning.
In Hamilton Bermuda President Nixon and Prime Minister Edward Heath wrap two days of talks signaling a shift from old style U S British partnership. They pledge continued defense cooperation and foresee Japan as a major partner in future planning. Bhutto announces transfer of East Pakistani leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from jail to house arrest as a first step toward settling the Bangla Desh crisis.
A ranking Democrat on the General Assembly’s Finance Committee urged Virginia Governor Linwood Holton to seek new revenues via a tax on big trucks rather than pass the cost to motorists. Page 2.
A Charleston area group began its advisory role Tuesday in establishing and operating West Virginia's first transition center for prisoners nearing parole. The effort aims to guide reentry and reduce recidivism as the program takes its initial steps.
Local board of directors on Tuesday voted to rezone a land tract on Cumberland Road, heard an Urban Renewal Authority report, and accepted the resignation of the attorney appointed to update the city charter. Federal funds for a regional mental health center remain secure per the State Mental Health director.
VPMS reports stock prices climb after fluctuating all day with heavy trading. Market activity remains elevated as investors reassess gains and losses on Tuesday, page 22.
At Bermuda talks Prime Minister Heath and President Nixon declare a continuing, close cooperation in defense of shared interests while signaling a shift toward a broader partnership that includes Japan. They warn of rapid global change and stress unity with allies as Europe and Asia trend toward closer collaboration.
Richmond AP report details Fram Corp executive Frank McGonagle learning two young men helped a dazed older Florida truck driver at Roanoke airport. The man later revealed he was gravely ill with cancer, negating the earlier drug runner suspicion and prompting McGonagle to praise the act of kindness.
Norman G. King and Sherman G. Smith Jr. found a truck driver ill in a Pulaski phone booth after his trailer rig from Tampa broke down. They arranged motel lodging and drove him to Roanoke airport, earning praise from Dana B. Hamel for their concern and challenging stereotypes about youth.
The Pay Board reviewed aerospace contracts offering 12 percent pay raises, alarming as it may exceed the panel’s 7 percent annual guideline. Union sources warned of retroactivity and questioned exceptions, while contracts from UAW and IAM cover workers at North American Rockwell, United Aircraft, Boeing, Lockheed, McDonnell Douglas, and LTV. Most deals follow an 11.8 percent raise with a 51 cent first year increase, plus a cost of living adjustment the union says totals 34 cents.
Washington group launches national drive to keep Spiro Agnew on the 1972 GOP ticket. Lee Edwards says grassroots support matters. a fund raising letter used John Wayne’s name to appeal to Middle America. Wayne was approached to join the board. organizers note the effort is not endorsed by Agnew.
Federal officials announce first batch of Clean Air Act standards for new or modified facilities in steam generators, waste incinerators, cement and chemical plants. Emission cuts aim to reduce particulates sulfur compounds and nitrogen oxides, with modest cost impacts on households and utilities. EPA plans further standards across 18 to 20 sectors, including refineries, steel, and pulp plants, next year.
Bluefield residents continued giving to the Christmas Tree fund raising total reached 6945.41 dollars, about 116 percent of the 6000 dollar goal. The December 24 party for about 1500 local children will proceed at Ramsey Auditorium with Santa Claus, toys, and a stage show by WHIS-TV personalities Scoop and Snoop, Swing Kings, and others.
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