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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1971
Page
4
A devotional message urges constant readiness against Babylonian threats quoting Jeremiah 51 21 and Thomas a Kempis. The text stresses continual preparation for spiritual battle and vigilance against relentless enemies on every side.
OECD meeting in Paris chaired by William P. Rogers shows 22 major trading partners unwilling to share U S defense costs or endorse its overseas role. Switzerland Austria and Sweden keep neutral stance while others resist. Authorities push for trade study. calls grow to cut U S forces abroad and curb protectionism.
Dr. Charles M. Henderson of Baltimore says football injuries are common but deaths per exposure are lower than in auto boat and horse racing. He notes high school players face about 8 percent serious injuries and 3.9 deaths per 100000 players, urging helmet improvements and a balanced view for parents.
Xuan Thuy in Paris tied freedom for prisoners to a full U S withdrawal and to end all American arms and aid to South Vietnam. He proposed releasing prisoners held by both Viet Cong and North Vietnam and suggested similar deals with Laos and Cambodia leaders. The piece rejects the plan as extortion and unacceptable trade.
President Nixon announces a broad list of exports now allowed to mainland China including farm, fish and forestry products, tobacco, coal, chemicals, textiles, metals and consumer goods. Wheat and other grains exports are also lifted, aiming to shift U S policy toward Asia and improve relations while acknowledging ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The piece criticizes Kerry’s Indictment as an attack on America and its leaders. It argues the claim reflects an intellectual class’s disdain, moral panic, and a questioning of Vietnam era policy. It recalls Calley and debates whether commitment to Vietnam defined American ideals.
A rift between NPAC led by Trotskyites and PCPJ under Rennie Davis centers on tactics and July 3-4 New York antiwar conference. Davis and Mayday Tribe oppose NPACs approach while both blame each other for Washington disruptions costing millions. Revenue sharing debate notes US deficit of 25 billion this year and 23 billion next, totaling 48 billion.
An epic clash pits automakers against insurers over stronger bumpers amid mounting repair costs. Ford GM Chrysler lobby against federal bumper rules as Nixon administration wavers, while Amtrak cuts service, rails against subsidy limits and faces railroad-backed opposition.
Paul Harvey comments on the 5 to 4 Supreme Court ruling in favor of Paul Cohen of Los Angeles who wore a four letter vulgarism in protest of the draft. He argues the decision limits on free speech and laments moral decline while urging self-restraint.
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