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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1972
Page
2
A Kennan reflection notes a conflict between the Foreign Service mindset serving national external interests and domestic politicians pursuing self serving political aims. External actions are often treated as tools for domestic political impact rather than sound national diplomacy.
An editorial questions Nixon’s ultimatum to North and South Vietnam and argues the war is based on misread aims and failed efforts by France and the US. It warns against atomic war, cites genocide accusations, and calls for stopping the war to avoid global and moral destruction.
A seven lawyer blue ribbon panel chosen by Chief Justice Burger urges creating a National Court of Appeals to filter cases and limit Supreme Court review. Three of seven judges would send cases to the high court, potentially reduce access for civil rights and poverty cases, with motives seen as conservative.
A five year cohort of 65 very low birth weight preemies and 65 matched normals were recontacted after a decade. Results show higher mortality and disability among preemies with 46 percent below normal intelligence and 15.4 percent with neurological issues, while normals fared substantially better overall.
In Paris Kissinger said Nixon rejects Thieu's demand for North Vietnamese withdrawal and insists on a cease fire with prisoner releases before U.S. withdrawal. He blamed Hanoi for backtracking on settled issues and warned differences remain but a cease-fire meeting Nixon standards is possible.
Editor criticizes use of the word stupidity in a December 1972 column on the Coal River watershed. The letterer argues ignorance and uninformed are fairer terms and urges legislators and educators to improve public understanding of government processes.
A reflective piece argues that nearly all actions have consequences and that trying to avoid costs, whether by theft or deception, harms the self and others. It notes that honesty is difficult, with parallels to actors and ancient philosophers, concluding that one pays for everything, knowingly or not.
Dr. Frank E. Colan of St. Charles Missouri questions the idea of teaching only one perspective on controversial issues. He suggests considering multiple viewpoints in school curricula to avoid bias and promote critical thinking.
Chicago politicians hold insurance licenses in numbers well beyond the public eye. The article names Parky Cullerton, George Dunne, Edward Barrett, and others among lawmakers, aldermen, and officials who reportedly gain name recognition from insurance work, though some deny selling policies. One congressman notes business may come from political connections, while several officials say they hardly earn from it.
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