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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1971
Page
3
An editorial notes President Nixon saying "I wish we had built it" after inspecting the Concorde, reflecting on the value of international aviation projects and American experimentation. The piece contrasts national achievement with foreign progress and suggests a cautious pride in other nations' innovations.
Sickle cell anemia affects about one in twelve African Americans, often without symptoms, but can cause death at high altitudes. Dr. Page Seekford urges freeing $5 million for detection and treatment and supporting Mikva’s bill to defer induction for carriers, as part of a broader call for racial equality and public health funding.
Letters laud Senator Byrd for pushing Social Security reform and equal age benefits for men and women. They urge West Virginia constituents to write to lawmakers supporting broader benefits and an earlier 60-year retirement for all.
A New York Times voice argues the U S war in Southeast Asia has become a cycle of shifting objectives and rising casualties, with Vietnam Cambodia and Laos under strain. It condemns government deceit, congressional weakness, and the widening air war while warning Americans face a haunting destiny if peace is not pursued in 1972.
Russell L Baker notes a new feminist magazine Ms The New Magazine for Women and explores proposed marriage and parental contracts. He jokes about lawyers and the coming role of contracts in domestic life while arguing for progressive ideas.
A December 30 1971 note from George to coach Carl Tacy urges avoiding bad sportsmanship and practicing humility after losses. The item appears as a sports column note directing readers to Page 7B for the full story.
Washington observer notes 1972 may bring unexpected shifts in foreign policy and economy. Kissinger in Peking and Nixon wage-price controls once unlikely, while Muskie could secure Democratic nomination amid a closely split Congress and Wallace factor.
The piece argues 1972 will hinge on the character of leading figures, especially Richard Nixon, whose flexible tactics may secure short term gains yet risk long term leadership credibility. It predicts shocks but emphasizes the public’s demand for steady vision and inspiring leadership to rally the nation.
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