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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1971
Page
4
A devotional note cites Hosea 12 5 6 and Jean Paul Richter urging readers to seek God in the heart. It emphasizes returning to righteousness and waiting on God for guidance amid reflection on faith.
Lawrence F. O'Brien, head of the Democratic National Committee, concedes Nixon has gained strength in 1971 while warning the race for 1972 will be close. He notes Nixon’s foreign policy moves and shift from Nixonomics but says an unloved president remains vulnerable to events and a united opposition. He aims to raise 15 to 20 million for the campaign and urges active pursuit of supporters.
The 1963 Florida East Coast Railway strike left about 100 holdouts facing a bleak future after a nine year fight. A court mandated physicals and a $1.5 million settlement for others ended the long walkout that began over a 10 cent hourly wage, eroding livelihoods, benefits, and savings.
A retrospective notes the Agriculture Department’s 110th birthday on May 15 and outlines proposed Nixon era cuts to focus the department on farmers. It suggests shifting rural and urban programs, including water projects and food stamp programs, to new or different departments to reduce duplication while preserving farmer aid.
The piece argues Moscow pursues trade expansion over new wars while the United States seeks freer commerce. It notes European skepticism toward Soviet actions in South Asia, China’s disapproval, and potential aid to Pakistan if crisis returns. A brighter 1972 could boost global trade and reduce war incentives as monetary reforms widen markets and UN cost burdens shift.
EPA chief William D. Ruckelshaus stands against White House aides and Maurice Stans in a landmark fight over Reserve Mining Co. dumping iron mining wastes into Lake Superior. He seeks on land disposal to avoid lake pollution, risking a lengthy court battle and political fallout with Republican funders.
A new survivor benefit plan and recomputation of military retired pay move toward enactment this spring. The survivor plan would provide up to 55 percent annuities funded by small contributions, with automatic coverage for active personnel. The pay recomputation hinges on a Kelley committee proposal and broad bipartisan support, aiming to restore retirees’ pay losses since 1958.
The Lon Nol government in Cambodia descends into disarray as aides urge resignation amid coup talk. U.S. efforts to prevent a communist takeover falter with forces surrounding Phnom Penh and intelligence notes criticizing Cambodian leadership and corruption. Ambassador Swank and other officials warn of ineffective leadership and blurred military aims.
The piece profiles U S senators and public figures who support busing but send their own children to private schools. It cites Ted Kennedy Birch Bayh Ed Muskie George McGovern Walter Mondale Thurgood Marshall and others, noting tuition and school demographics in private options.
Senator Soaper argues emotional problems pose as much hazard as alcohol for drivers. He proposes Detroit design a car that will not win unless the owner apologizes to his wife.
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