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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1971
Page
5
The United Steelworkers win raises of about 30 percent in three years and set a pattern for aluminum contracts, with Alcoa announcing a 6 percent rise. Nixon criticizes inflationary risk while manufacturers concede to price passes, signaling potential wage and price controls amid a widening labor dispute.
Two Philadelphia obstetrician gynecologists ask a federal court to appoint guardians for unborn children in the abortion legal battles across the states. They argue unborns are distinct individuals needing protection under equal constitutional rights, citing medical status and patient rights.
Wharton School economists project a 1971 GNP of 1053 billion using an econometric model. They anticipate 1972 GNP around 1150 billion with 10 percent real growth and unemployment easing to 5 percent by year end 1972, but warn actual gains remain below potential amid moderate inflation and improving trade.
The Office Dub states the rough holds no fear this spring after winter practice on a deep shag carpet.
Congressman Sludgepump asks the FBI to monitor his phone line as a testing measure for adlib lines his staff drafted. The move signals a publicity stunt aimed at gauging reaction to improvised remarks.
The President used a televised address to stress the duration of the United States Indo-China commitment while noting his sideburns in a moment of lighthearted framing.
President Nixon spoke at West Point about grounds for a new era of world peace while noting global unrest. The piece surveys protests in Japan Ireland Europe and the Americas, discussing youth rebellion drug use and the call for change amid rising violence and political tension.
The piece argues President Nixon rejects abortion as population control while noting public support. It cites anti abortion rallies in Michigan and Maryland reader concerns about media coverage, plus medical ethics objections from Dr. Mohler. It contrasts debates on abortion with historic mass killings and warns against universal legalization.
Senator Humphrey argues that Senator Kennedy is the strongest Democratic challenger to Nixon and the likely opponent at the convention. He rates Muskie Hughes and Jackson as serious but flawed, while dismissing Bayh McGovern Proxmire and Yorty as minor factors. Humphrey predicts a 50 50 contest with Kennedy and cites Kennedy's self promotion and Chap paquiddick as potential deciders. He notes Kennedy will run hard at the convention and Humphrey plans to fight just as vigorously.
The piece notes Kennedy backers have taken key roles on rival campaigns including Muskie and McGovern, signaling potential influence if a deadlock at the Democratic convention. It also mentions a possible Kennedy draft if needed and signals from Steve Smith.
Outgoing IRS commissioner urges Congress for more funding arguing a $250 million cut would cost $1.5 billion to the Treasury. The piece defends the U S tax system as fair yet cumbersome noting calls for simplification and a flat tax as a theoretical improvement.
A fragmentary column mocks underused astronauts and criticizes space program patience. It notes Jim Ryan running the mile again and quips about a four person speechwriting staff led by Congressman Sludgepump. It ends with a bleak jab at inflation alarms.
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