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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1972
Page
4
A concise pair of quotes emphasizes following commands to avoid harm and a wise mind discerning the right time and method. It notes that every matter has its proper moment, yet human trouble makes timing crucial. It also warns that late reason may reveal the folly of wasting time.
The Electoral College confirmed Nixon's victory with 11 Republican electors voting as pledged except Roger MacBride of Charlottesville who cast for Libertarian candidates John Hospers and Theodora Nathan. He protested federal power growth.
The 73rd Congress, near end, forms a temporary joint committee to curb spending after failing to cut appropriations to 250 billion. It aims for a February 15 report with plans for a permanent appropriation committee to estimate revenues and set yearly spending goals, delaying executive spending until a final roundup bill enforces goals.
A biochemist at the Veterans Administration hospital in Tucson has devised a cocktail that purportedly reverses the effects of genuine cocktails. Tested on rats, it may soon be tried on humans. If effective, Dr Cleamond D Eskelson hopes it will become a dependable sobering up agent despite concerns about lowered inhibitions in heavy drinkers.
London daily editorial says Nixon risks in negotiations are real and applauds his insistence on closing loopholes. It notes Thieu’s rising stature, Vietnamization gains, and continued bombing to pressure Hanoi while preparing for possible future U S air and ground support if needed.
Buckley argues Nixon's bombing resume is a logical result of Paris talks breakdown due to North Vietnamese games. He distinguishes Kissinger and Nixon on a settlement, outlines North Vietnamese hawks swing to doves, and criticizes New York Times for anti Nixon stance while defending American bombing.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report Nixon quietly crafts a four member supercabinet to run domestic policy with George Shultz Ehrlichman Caspar Weinberger James Lynn and Earl Butz in key posts. The plan erodes traditional cabinet power and places White House control over economics housing urban development and natural resources.
Senate Democrat George McGovern is criticized for his self confident stance after a crushing defeat. Observers say his push to influence Democratic leadership and his antiwar stance clash with Nixon policies and party unity.
Business Week reports Nixon era planning to rebuild North and South Vietnam Laos and Cambodia with private and foreign support. Japan Japan plans a 50 million loan for sugar projects near Saigon while Sweden pledges 65 million over three years. France backs rubber stake rebuilding as American Motors eyes Jeep assembly in Saigon.
Senator Soaper argues the 1976 challenge is electing a bicentennial president who will justify 200 years of struggle. He emphasizes national unity and renewal ahead of the election cycle.
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