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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1971
Page
3
The piece compares the 5 billion C-5A program cost to federal aid for schools health housing and crime programs. It argues voters should weigh defense spending against social needs and urges greater taxpayer scrutiny of Pentagon expenditures. Berkeley Rice cites the 1971 work The C-5A Scandal.
The piece criticizes President Nixon for financing a six foot tall lemon flavored cake for Tricia Nixon's wedding to Ed Cox. It questions priorities and compares costs to public needs while calling for more people centered leadership.
The piece notes Canonero II as the Belmont Stakes favorite after Derby and Preakness wins, a Venezuelan owned Kentucky bred colt who sold for 1200 as a yearling. It contrasts romance of racing with pari mutuel confusions and cites Man o War's lone defeat as context with expectations for a possible Triple Crown bid.
The National Council of Senior Citizens plans a June convention in Washington as protests drive policy shifts. Spurred by a June audience with President Nixon, the group highlights increased Social Security and HEW funding, Medicare expansion, and aging policy reforms. Nelson Cruikshank leads a seasoned movement, with Ralph Nader adding volunteer observers to monitor government programs for the aged.
Gen. Alejandro Lanusse’s rule in Argentina aims for a return to civilian life and elections by 1973 while juggling Peronism, urban terrorism, a strong Communist party nearby in Chile, and a proliferation of parties. Peron remains a powerful factor despite past abuses, complicating stability and reform.
NASA expects its space shuttle rocket plane cost to rise from a $100 million request to as much as $500 million next year. The program aims for first vertical launch in 1978 and initial flights by 1979 with a 2 million per flight operating cost.
Charleston based report notes a Senate Commerce Committee bill would make odometer tampering a federal offense. Tinsley A. Galyean of the National Automobile Dealers Association says uniform federal rules protect consumers and dealers as cars cross state lines.
A reader Stafford Wm R Nelson criticizes the Raleigh Register for lowercase titles in editorials. The paper replies by acknowledging mixed performance and pledges capitalization of titles for political figures, while debating whether reverence is deserved.
The author and The Register discuss truth and doubt in public discourse. They reference Hamlet and Polonius about being true to oneself, acknowledge readers may hold opposing views, and defend free expression despite perceived flaws.
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader criticizes Congress for creating an Amtrak SST on rails in response to industry threats of massive passenger cutbacks and bankruptcies. He argues the move reflects private socialism that harms American traditions.
Kurt Sontheimer of the Free University of Berlin analyzes the German student movement. He finds early 1930s student politicians criticising liberal democracy yet failing to bring lasting change. He warns leftists lack a coherent program and predict a rise of rightist groups as moderates may prevail.
Dr Robert Shumate D D S of Mullens and his family plan to locate in Raleigh area soon. He was in the city this week seeking a home and an office, likely building a spring residence after being unable to find a suitable dwelling.
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