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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1966
Page
4
A Scottish author Lord Tweedsmuir urges believers to build up on earth the kingdom of God while valuing eternity. The message links salvation to purposeful living and responsible action in time.
The Gallup survey records 46 percent approval for President Johnson with 34 percent disapproval and 20 percent no opinion, down from 54 percent approval a month earlier. Analysts cite Vietnam, rising living costs, and discontent with the war on poverty as key factors behind the decline.
The Surveyor program proves soft lunar landings are possible and boosts the 1968 Moon landing plan, signaling intensified U S and Soviet space effort. The piece lauds space exploration, notes high costs, and foresees humans on the Moon soon.
Real Truth Needed Thurman Sensing voices strong opposition to Congress federal truth in packaging legislation. He calls the measure silly and petty and accuses the Johnson administration of contempt for truth in labeling. He argues a Great Society inquiry would threaten vast debts and tax tricks and warns the plan would destroy the concept.
Mercer County outlines a plan for a centrally located sanitary landfill for garage disposal. The county requests action to extend the Mercer County Airport runway to improve air access and operations.
Intelligence shows Hanoi expanding ground to air defenses with 300 plus SA-2 missile sites and 36 000 anti aircraft guns as 7 000 to 9 000 technicians and Cubans aid the effort. Soviet helicopters and ships move missiles and guns to Haiphong for deployment in Laos and South Viet Nam while U S air strikes slow rail and road routes.
In a field report, Paul Harvey notes a nationwide surge in handgun purchases driven by war and crime fears. Dealers report scarce supply and a shift from target pistols to compact handguns while lawmakers debate further restrictions and Sullivan Law implications.
Vice President Humphrey, described as a politician’s politician, assesses the 1968 Republican field. He favors Nixon as the strongest party organizer with long ties, notes Goldwater’s influence, and predicts Nixon would offer a tougher fight to the President. He downplays Romney but calls Nixon experienced and tough.
The Daily Telegraph cites a ten year old meeting in Virginia where Governor Stanley and state leaders discussed school segregation policy. The report notes ongoing debate and the stance of Virginia officials at that time.
Twenty years ago a railcar shortage hampered West Virginia miners trying to recover strike losses. A Welch woman was found beaten on a Welch lawn with a rope around her neck and could not explain the motive while police investigated. Dr. George Richard Lyman, WVU dean, died in Baltimore. Beaver High School commencement drew a large crowd.
Washington notes highlight Everett Dirksen's return after thigh fracture. The Illinois senator attacked the packaging bill while praised for defending national interests. Profile portrays him as a wheeling dealing influencer with long record and comic self awareness.
The piece argues four Alabama Negro primary winners face a mixed outlook with Sheriff nominee Lucius Amerson as the strongest race prospect. It urges civil rights progress through lawful, responsible participation, cautioning candidates to avoid demagoguery and to earn respect by honesty and dignity in office.
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