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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1972
Page
4
A morning reflection pairs Isaiah 5 20 with Robert Southey asserting there is no necessary evil. The two lines juxtapose moral judgment with a stance on ethics and virtue.
At the National Governors Conference in Houston southern and border state leaders converge on a McGovern running mate. Wilbur Mills is tentatively favored by some but Mills himself doubts the plan. Governors fear McGovern could cost them legislatures and even control of Congress, viewing the move as self defense rather than hostility.
In North Carolina the 43 year old House veteran Nick Galifianakis defeats incumbent B Everett Jordan in a runoff for the Senate. The win signals a rise of new politics with youth and anti establishment sentiment impacting state and national races.
Tokyo officials report Japanese industrial leaders may fund large-scale development in the Tyumen oil field as part of Soviet energy ventures. A one billion dollar, 20 year loan with 20 to 40 million tons annually is proposed, aiming to diversify energy away from the Middle East while keeping U.S. ties. Moscow seeks stronger Japan ties but must concede US security links. possible return of some disputed islands is floated if Tokyo cooperates.
William F Buckley Jr reports that AFTRA has dropped the requirement to join the union for on air work, settling for dues only. He cites a legal brief and notes gains for news analysts who can appear without joining AFTRA, amid broader debates over First Amendment rights and union influence.
Washington reports CP USA leaders quietly push a Kremlin approved presidential slate led by Gus Hall and Jarvis Tyner aimed at broad ballot access in 30 states. The move seeks legitimacy and to shape public debate against monopoly capital and rival parties. The piece cites age ineligibility for Tyner, broader aims to boost party image, and related anti busing political maneuvers in Congress.
Rep John Rooney wields vast power over State Justice and Commerce funds while shipping interests repeatedly funnel support in election years. Substantial subsidies to Moore McCormick Lines and others are tied to Rooney campaigns, with past illegal contributions by Pacific Far East and American President lines.
Russell Kirk reflects on Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn Michigan. He recalls guiding tours, the virtues of preservation, the Edison Institute friendship drive, and a lifelong affinity for historic buildings, crafts, and books. He champions cultural heritage and laments misused foundation funds.
The article quips about locating Henry Kissinger by following White House statements. It notes women alleging discrimination and women’s accusers deflecting with remarks about relatives. It also questions executive pay versus the rarity of president or board chair positions appearing in help wanted ads.
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