Quotations on Man and Interconnectedness
A compact meditation pairing Psalms 8 verses on human dignity with John Donne’s line about no man being an island. It reflects on mankind’s place in creation and the connected nature of humanity.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1971
Page
5
A compact meditation pairing Psalms 8 verses on human dignity with John Donne’s line about no man being an island. It reflects on mankind’s place in creation and the connected nature of humanity.
Senator George McGovern pledges to appoint a woman to his Cabinet if elected and to place a woman on the Supreme Court and other key posts. He argues voter female support is real but not monolithic, and warns a women’s government is a distant goal while he seeks female votes.
U S District Judge June L Green rejected the Democratic Party compromise plan for 1972 delegate apportionment as discriminatory. She ordered a strict basis on state party strength. DNC plans to appeal while New York California and DC backed the ruling.
Law students in third year, unpaid but credited, practice in criminal cases under supervision. They prosecute and defend indigent defendants in petty offenses, improving defense quality while relieving court backlogs. About 50 jurisdictions have adopted this approach to assist the poor.
Readers urge a calmer, civil tone in public discourse and debate, arguing shrill language fuels conflict. They call for respectful communication even amid sharp disagreements and ask leaders to model constructive dialogue.
Henry J. Taylor notes Greece under the colonels remains stable with growing tourism and savings. He cites rising per capita incomes, strong stock exchange gains, and assurances against confiscation as key to attracting foreign investment and visitors, despite regional tensions. He highlights over 560,000 tourists by June and a projected $160 million in 1971 tourism spending.
C L Sulzberger Jr argues the core difference between free government and authoritarian systems rests on press control. He surveys legal protections and bans in West Germany France Britain and the United States, citing cases, statutes, and critics, and warns of risks from blocking leaks while officials publish secret papers.
Washington debate focuses on risks of publicly setting a troop withdrawal deadline. Officials warn an announced date could embolden the Viet Cong and disrupt South Vietnamese elections. The Hatfield McGovern plan and other end the war proposals may trigger shifts in timing and military implications.
Washington voices express grave doubt about the Pentagon Study behind last week’s Vietnam war articles. Officials say key White House material was omitted and the memo may reflect biased antiwar aims. The piece argues only President Johnson knows the full record and urges fuller disclosure.
Senator Dole orders probe into a $70,000 Office of Economic Opportunity grant to Manuel Fierro amid Fierro’s public criticism of Kansas officials. Fierro faces police harassment and evictions while Dole defends the inquiry as retaliation. (80)
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