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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1974
Page
7
The piece argues that bad news, though disliked, reveals community problems and prompts safety and policy actions. It cites Thoreau and surveys showing readers favor crime and disaster reports over civic boardroom stories, noting readers still consume troubling items more widely.
The piece blames oil industry for reliance on overseas refineries and notes domestic crude and natural gas output peaked in 1972 and has since fallen, while demand climbs. It targets environmentalists, automakers, and government, arguing for a long term energy policy and accurate data, and critiques Ralph Nader for ignoring the issue.
In a critique of fiscal policy, the piece argues Congress and the White House must predefine an absolute spending ceiling for the year before authorizing appropriations. It notes social programs drive costs, defense remains steadier, and tax hikes are likely despite calls for restraint.
A columnist criticizes actor Sir John Gielgud and Sydney Harris, then questions Senator Tunney’s energy critique. The writer argues oil companies and utilities seek to address shortages, note restricted imports from the Far East, and cite European rationing as context for U.S. energy concerns, urging action over blame.
The article warns that a surge in Middle East oil prices jeopardizes Kissinger’s peacemaking for Egypt and Israel. Israel would lose Sinai Belayim field output while facing high import costs, debt and inflation, complicating the withdrawal timelines and regional oil diplomacy. It notes Arab willingness to sell oil hinges on wider territorial and refugee settlements.
Elisabeth Mann Borgese at a Scholars Conference on Peace argues war may decline as a national dispute method. She sees terrorism, guerrilla warfare and dual use weapons as drivers toward international cooperation through environmental and security policies, rather than sovereign warfare.
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