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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1970
Page
2
The page presents a Jefferson quotation from December 31, 1970, arguing that true civilization requires a literate public and an informed press. It frames the idea that widespread literacy and press freedom underpin safety and civic health.
Opinion signals Nixon hedging his bets by naming former Texas Governor John Connally to head the Treasury. The writer argues Connally’s popularity and Kennedy assassination link give Nixon cover if the economy improves, while Democrats would bear the blame if it falters. Texans express strong confidence in Connally despite national inflation worries.
A lighthearted English spoof claimed to have crossed a cat and dog to yield a dat but later confessed the joke. Newspapers proposed humorous offspring names huppies cuck hoot nanny while the original cat and dog remained unchanged, ending with dat dat's dat.
At the start of a new year Americans make resolutions. Some view them cynically as likely to fail, yet resolutions signal self discipline and a desire to improve behavior. They reflect an active mind and good intentions and offer a plan for a better future.
Babson's Reports outlines 1971 risks from Teamsters and United Auto Workers strikes and looming contract expirations in metals copper aluminum steel and dock work. It notes productive capacity growth offsets inflation risks while capital spending slows, housing rises and nonresidential construction stays soft. The forecast sees a strong first half with a possible midyear slowdown before year end buoyancy driven by housing and inventory effects.
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