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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1976
Page
4
The quote attributed to Felicia Hermans emphasizes that true strength emerges from enduring hardship rather than enjoying happiness. It reflects a view of resilience built through enduring trials.
Mayor Edwin Elliott urges Bluefield to annex undeveloped land east of the city along Route 290 to create room for commercial and residential expansion. Planning commission rejects Grassy Branch rezoning, citing local protests, but leaders see zoning reform and minor boundary adjustments as the path to growth and job creation.
Robert S. Allen notes a detente moment as Moscow plans to sell Jordan MiG-21 fighters and a large air defense and arms arsenal. King Hussein will visit Moscow to seal the deal while Congress approves 170 million in military aid and 155 million in security funds, part of a 6.7 billion foreign aid bill amid a 70 billion budget deficit.
The article attacks cuts to veteran education and retiree benefits while contrasting large foreign aid expenditures. It highlights Kissinger's Africa policy costing 85 million dollars and notes Sen. James Allen's opposition and Hubert Humphrey's support. Fulbright is suggested as a potential future Secretary of State.
George F. Will surveys Italy’s postwar boom and urban migration, noting a fragile state capacity and enduring family centered society. He cites illiteracy, crowded cities, poor public services, and a political system defined by anti communism and ad hoc favors despite rapid economic shifts.
The 1200 page Yearbook of World Problems and Human Potential from Brussels NGOs maps 1653 global problems and 13574 relationships. It notes data gaps and calls for clearer task definitions while highlighting ozone risks from carbon tetrachloride and unknown natural sources.
Paul Harvey discusses crime rising in suburbs by 10 percent while cities and rural areas see increases. He notes a push toward private security, gated communities, and surveillance as homeowners invest in protection and even officials acknowledge life over law and order. He cites Chicago Water Tower Place and a private security surge.
In White House talks Speaker Carl Albert and Secretary Kissinger outlined a new U S stance toward Africa stressing majority rule and minority rights while countering outside intervention. They cited Nigeria as pivotal amid regional shifts and Soviet Libyan influence, with hopes Nigeria may move closer to the West if development programs take hold.
A jumble of remarks cites a senator friend party talk a celebrity nerves tactic then shifts to rising housing costs and affordable meals. Odd items mention a Kenyan game preserve Henry Kissinger eyeball with a lion and a giraffe, plus family job refusals.
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