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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1966
Page
4
The excerpt presents two quotations: a biblical line urging kings and rulers to be wise, and a Rodin saying that no time is wasted if experiences are used wisely. It contrasts governance admonition with personal philosophy on growth.
In Mercer County a Charleston republican activist Robert Q. Jones questions why WV voters repeatedly back Democratic leaders despite scandals and failures. He cites the State Road Commission cinders by 5.31 per ton, a sunken tow-boat, and a stalled World’s Fair pavilion as examples while urging a shift from soft selling to a harsher approach.
County officials advance plans to extend Mercer County Airport runway to improve air access and safety. Officials cite economic development, increased flight capacity, and potential federal funding as key motivations guiding the proposal and next steps.
The piece argues that conflicts are inevitable and warns against appeasement, citing June 18 as a historical anniversary and recalling events from the War of 1812 including the New Orleans action led by Andrew Jackson, with reflections on Monroe Doctrine era geopolitics and the Louisiana Purchase.
Congress moves toward a midsummer recess as Johnson signals support contingent on the House and Senate acting on key bills. Civil rights housing provisions stir opposition while foreign aid and appropriation measures advance slowly, with real estate groups warning of election influence.
Andrew Tully argues that major league football and baseball merge like monopolies, restraining player salaries and draft rights. He compares the reserve clause to slavery and notes the lack of antitrust enforcement, blaming politicians and public sentiment for tolerating sports cartels.
Twenty years ago Joe Louis halted Billy Conn in the eighth round in a slow title defense. The event marked Louis’ 22nd defense of his championship as reported by the Daily Telegraph.
Thirty years ago Joseph M. Sanders a prominent Bluefield attorney was named chairman of the county Republican Executive Committee following a party meeting.
The Interstate Commerce Commission awarded a grant to the Norfolk and Western Railway Company to install automatic train control devices on specified sections of its routes.
Fifty years ago five people were confirmed dead with one more unaccounted for after the steamer Bear wrecked. Rescue crews combed the debris seeking clues and survivors. Local authorities urged calm as investigations began into the cause.
Washington reports the Senate begins closed-door hearings into Sen. Tom Dodd amid public distrust of lawmakers. The ethics process grants Dodd cross examination rights and advance notice of evidence, while noting the investigative panel's makeup and past precedents.
The article criticizes Senator Robert Kennedy for his Africa trip speech and stance on South Africa, calling his rhetoric impractical. It notes backlash from Reform Democrats and New Left supporters, predicting Kennedy will fail to secure the Democratic nomination and likening his path to Henry Wallace.
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