07 Nov 1971
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1971
Page
1
Readers press for cost overrun in Tazewell County field house. Officials cite student labor and modernized facilities. Also answers cover Social Security earnings limits, legal document validity, place names, Route 219 signs, highway commitments, zip codes, homework guidance, school dress codes, and WV football rating procedures.
The Senate defeat of the foreign aid bill prompts urgent soul-searching in Washington about the future of postwar assistance. The Nixon administration and most senators favor continuing aid, but dispute centers on type and level amid an impending Senate deadline.
In 1947 the United States outlined large scale aid for European recovery. Secretary George C Marshall proposed the plan and by April the Senate approved the program. The House backed a six billion initial installment toward a seventeen billion package, signaling liberal generosity and conservative strategic use of aid.
Bluefield Daly Telegraph notes fuel for Bluefield City Hall may run dry after Christmas, risking early closure amid the coal strike. The paper also highlights merchant optimism despite economic strain and reports on redistricting debates affecting Mercer McDowell Summers Mingo and Logan counties under the one man one vote rule.
The United States detonated a five megaton underground device on Amchitka Island Alaska with no radiation detected by Alaska monitors or air signs. Officials reported no ground motion no tidal wave and no radiation after the blast though minor aftershocks near ground zero were noted. The test aimed to evaluate the Spartan antiballistic missile warhead amid environmental protests and a gale force storm. President Nixon was informed the test proceeded on plan.
Washington AP reports a months long debate on a proposed constitutional amendment to allow school prayers. Supporters claim wide backing and a likely House majority, while opponents include major religious groups lawyers and professors. Outcome hinges on Monday's vote and the two thirds requirement.
The Pay Board failed to reach agreement on wage guidelines amid the Vietnam era freeze. After about five hours of talks, the panel adjourned until Monday afternoon with no clear progress. Subcommittee debates included retroactive pay for raises blocked by the freeze and rules for post August 15 contracts. Meany urged a decision by Monday as the 90 day freeze nears its November 14 deadline.
Long running walkouts in deepwater ports and Appalachian coal mines push losses past 500 million dollars. Railroads lose thousands of jobs. Public Service Indiana plans possible power rationing. universities cut heating and lights. West Virginia miners seek food aid as talks with ILA falter ahead of mediator Counts visit.
Independent Henry E. Howell Jr moves from Norfolk into lieutenant governor to build toward the governorship in 1973. He pledges consumer protection and union-backed pay, while facing Democratic leaders wary of his mandate and Republicans weighing edge support to broaden Howell’s reform image. The 40 37 33 split in the vote signals Howell's clout and the mounting strategizing ahead of the 1972 assembly and 1973 races.
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