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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1971
Page
5
The quote from Roger Babson emphasizes that true good lies in what people do for others, aligning with scriptural encouragement to apply knowledge in service to the community. It frames personal virtue as actionable charity rather than mere sentiment.
West Virginia politics sees Jay Rockefeller financed push using youth voter outreach while opponent Lee M. Kenna cries foul over announcements staged as public service. Kenna warns stations risk public trust as Rockefeller pursues nomination and likely governorship.
The article notes the rise of Richard Gersitenberger to chairman and CEO of General Motors, highlighting his humble beginnings in Michigan and a career path from timekeeper at Frigidaire to leading a company with 750000 employees and $25 billion in annual revenue.
A retrospective on Mussolini from 1925 to his execution in 1945 notes his shift from constitutional power to absolute rule. It highlights his alliance with Hitler, failed Ethiopia conquest, Goering’s remarks, and his dramatic demise at Piazzale Loreto after a partisan capture near Lake Como.
Washington reports that an agreement to revise the monetary system is close as negotiations with the Group of Ten and with the European Common Market Japan and Canada continue. President Nixon plans to ask Congress in January to devalue the dollar from 35 to 38 per ounce of gold and to remove a 10 percent import surcharge. The move aims to boost exports reduce imports and improve the U.S. balance of payments, with potential jobs gains and broader world trade impact.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report Hanoi seeks to signal Beijing ahead of Nixon's China visit while Moscow backs Laos and Cambodia offensives. Analysts cite Soviet arms, aid, and diplomatic aims raising US fears of provoking Nixons trip. The piece notes possible escalation and political risk if Washington escalates bombing.
The Nixon administration targets reporters as Spiro Agnew and the FBI push to discipline perceived press critics. Maurice Stans complains after an AP report linked his foundation to a Thai paper company benefiting from U S subsidies, seeking to reprimand AP’s Dan Schwartz without success.
A Brunswick Ga columnist notes a conservativesupported paper faced advertiser retaliation over liberal content. Bill Williams defends the paper amid Navypressure. The piece also covers America s Future criticising a Hunter College text program, and mentions General Goodpaster opposing NATO officer testimony before a US Senate subcommittee despite confidential cables supporting his stance.
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