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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1972

Page

4

One Man to State the Case for Freedom

A concise quotation credits Clarence Darrow on the value of courage to argue for liberty. The line emphasizes individual responsibility in presenting the case for freedom.

Clarence Darrow

Time to Reform Tax Laws Despite Elections

The piece urges prompt overhaul of federal tax law to close long standing loopholes. It notes presidential elections delay reform, cites Mills proposal to review deductions on a per item basis, and stresses public scrutiny to eliminate evasion and lighten the burden on non recipients of exemptions.

Congress Nixon House of Representatives Wilbur D. Mills Ways and Means Committee Mills

Ashbrook withdraws from GOP presidential race after weak California vote

Rep. John M. Ashbrook quit the Nixon opposition effort after earning just 10 percent in California GOP ballots. His withdrawal suggests little conservative revolt within the party beyond a slim scattered-primary showing.

George McGovern California John M. Ashbrook Ashbrook Ohio Nixon Nxton Ahsbrook

Satirical take on ethnic humor and future online activism

Ethic groups resent jokes at their expense and predict a future electronic anti defamation league to protest computer humor. Berry's World offers a sharp, tongue in cheek commentary on growing online sensitivity and humor norms.

McGovern Faces Long Road to Nomination as Conventions Near

As the Democratic race tightens with McGovern expanding delegate strength in primaries, Humphrey remains battling on for a convention floor win. Wallace may emerge as an independent force, while Congress delays major bills and economic outlook remains uncertain for 1973.

Washington George S. McGovern South Dakota Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota McGovern New York Humphrey George Wallace Alabama Wallace Nixon Congress

Brezhnev Consolidates Power After Nixon Summit

Moscow-based reports say Nixon's visit helped Brezhnev purge rivals within the Politburo and government. Shelest loses as First Secretary of the Ukrainian Communist Party, shoring up Brezhnev's one-man rule while Voronov and Shelepin are sidelined. Podgorny remains strong as backup. Economic deals may empower Brezhnev to tighten party control and influence Western relations, though future U.S. lessons remain uncertain.

Washington Nea Moscow Nixon Leonid Brezhnev Communist Party Soviet Union Brezhnev Haiphong Harbor P. Ye. Shelest Ukrainian Communist Party U.S.S.R V. V. Shcherbitsky Shelest G. I. Voronov Russian Republic Aleksander Shelepin Nikolai Podgorny Plitburo Voronov Shelepin Podgorny U. S Aleksei Kosygin Communist Party of the Khrushchev Europe United States

Tax Credit Plan Aims to Save Independent Schools

Nixon administration plans a federal tax credit to help parents in private and parochial schools. The proposal would deduct half tuition up to 400 dollars, potentially rising to 70 percent of taxes. Supporters cite savings to public funds and court compatibility, with lawmakers Mills Ford and other leaders backing similar ideas. FACE promotes education certificates to fund private schooling, while Michigan debates a state amendment to allow vouchers.

Nixon Congress Roger Freeman Hoover Institution Mr. Freeman Federal Treasury U. S. Supreme Court Wilbur Mills House Ways and Means Committee Gerald Ford Johnson Abraham Ribbott Senate White House Capitol Hill Friends of Independent Schools Illinois Michigan Face—Finance All Children’s Education Stollman Drive Inkster Face

Kee Pushes Channelization of U.S. Streams

Rep. Jim Kee leads hearings across six states to drain 150000 miles of streams into straight ditches. The plan, supported by developers and Agriculture, would cost about 143 million dollars annually and face ecological criticism for damaging bird nesting grounds and habitats. Critics note biased witness lists and potential conflicts of interest within Kee’s circle and department officials.

Washington Jim Kee D-W. Va America House Agriculture Department Kee Elizabeth Kee Edison Hollow W. Va

Debate on legalizing gambling and its criminal impact

A column argues that more states consider legalizing gambling to reduce crime but evidence is mixed with examples from Nevada New York and Britain showing continued criminal activity and high profits for bettors. It cites Mayor Rizzo and notes on tax effects and opposition to off track betting.

FBI Hoover Las Vegas Britain United States Nevada New York Philadelphia Frank Rizzo Rizzo

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