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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1971
Page
4
The quote contrasts the difference between experience and wisdom. It cites Ecclesiastes 1 16 and attributes the idea to Aldous Huxley the writer. The message emphasizes using experiences to gain true wisdom.
A Christmas appeal condemns hostility to the poor and mismanagement of welfare funds. It highlights improvidence among some public spenders while many lives in chill hovels face hardship. The piece urges readers to help the truly needy and honor the Holy Infant year round.
A one day conference on Canadian American relations highlighted strains between Ottawa and Washington over defense spending and policy roles. Ivan Head said Canada seeks equal influence in U S policy while John Morse noted satisfactory consultations. Deane Hinton urged greater Canadian contribution to military costs.
The House considers two revenue sharing plans from Rep. Mills and Rep. Byrnes. Mills proposes a five year program allocating 3.5 billion to local governments and 1.5 billion to states with spending restrictions on health safety transportation and environment. The Nixon plan would offer no strings. Mills would base allocations on state tax receipts with initial 1 percent pass through for low or no income tax states, then a standard formula thereafter. Long-suffering taxpayers may dislike either plan once debate unfolds.
David Lawrence argues the 10 percent import surcharge removal and dollar devaluation set a clearer path for global commerce. He says the shift should boost U.S. and world trade, create jobs, and accelerate recovery, though full impact may take years. He notes Far East concerns over yen valuation and expects American capital to increase overseas investments despite a weaker dollar.
Washington observers describe six weeks of Pay Board turmoil under Judge George Boldt as a bureaucratic disaster with missing wage form rules. The article notes retroactivity conflicts, staff turnover, and credible concerns over enforcing 150,000 contracts, prompting debate on partial decontrol and regional Nixon speeches to rally support.
The article claims Mayor John Lindsay seeks the Democratic presidential bid mainly to boost his 1974 New York governorship run. A fund solicitor argues a race in seven primaries could prove Lindsay’s viability, while a wealthy donor remains skeptical about his national prospects.
Secret dispatches reveal Soviet Ambassador Pegov assured New Delhi a Soviet fleet in the Indian Ocean would block U S intervention and would mount a diversionary action in Sinkiang if China attacked. Kuznetsov pressed for rapid Bangla Desh action while Brezhnev awaited guidance. American leaders face a need for straight talk.
Paul Harvey argues about forest management contrasting logging with conservation. He cites timber use versus growth, extensive replanting, and the forest’s role in oxygen, pollution control, and wildlife, urging balanced restraint and continued growth. He warns against unmanaged decay yet cautions against overprotective limits.
Senator Soaper cites Nader probes and recall fears about Sludgepump over a muffler. A former GI complains the PX is always closed for inventory. Unemployed aerospace engineers train as urban admins. A brainy Moon crew may find work and return. A man flaunts plates KMS4096978R via a governor friend. Canada fears U S takeover, border weatherstrip urged. 5.5 percent inflation target eyed, Saar quips about the impossible dream.
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