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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1969
Page
5
The paper argues the city suffers from a negative do-nothing board and urges voters to consider an all-new slate in the upcoming primary. It notes possible gains from federal funds and questions incumbents including Mayor Clyde Stephens, predicting clearer choices after Tuesday’s general election results.
General William C. Westmoreland, addressing the University of Norwich in Northfield Vermont, argues the United States must possess nuclear weapons and an anti ballistic missile system to deter aggression. He stresses national survival and the need to prevent war, citing the ABM as essential to protecting deterrence.
American observers see the barrier to a settlement as U.S. public opinion pressuring leaders to withdraw troops. Paris talks hinge on whether Washington and Hanoi can align on a peaceful end. Thieu seeks allies while Nixon aims to finish honorably without betraying South Vietnam. Midway conference enjoys broad but quiet support.
In Tangier Henry J. Taylor notes Abd al Rahman and Arab Spain’s influence on European culture and links this heritage to Spain's modern foreign policy. He argues Spain seeks a third way in Arab Israel talks, urging U S engagement with Ambassador Robert Hill to boost ties and Latin American leverage.
The essay argues that urban problems are a timeless American norm. It imagines a 1765 Pittsburgh commission reporting on floods, transportation, fuels, and migration barriers while noting the city's eventual growth beyond those early limitations. The piece cites religion, language, and geography to frame Pittsburgh as an example of overcoming initial obstacles.
As the Senate considers a $3.8 billion supplemental bill, opponents weigh forcing an immediate ABM clash to block Safeguard spending. The move hinges on a House rider capping spending and potential pro viso to bar next fiscal year Safeguard funding amid a broad public campaign and Kennedy commissioned anti-Safeguard study.
Senators clash over Otto Otepka appointment to the Subversive Activities Control Board amid revelations of his ties to Willis Carto and the Liberty Lobby. Sourwine, once allied with Otepka, faced questions as critics say he downplayed connections while funding aided through a film and a $26,135 legal fund.
In Los Angeles mayoral race Sam Yorty defied polls and heavy odds to win a decisive third term. Bradley led with big fundraising and endorsements from liberal Dems and Republicans while opponents cited the Negro bloc vote and scandals among Bradley backers.
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