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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1971
Page
2
Thought provoking editorial questions whether society will curb militarism greed and selfishness to preserve life support systems. It cites environmental costs of fossil fuels and urges intelligent leadership and cooperative action to avoid harming Earth while meeting energy needs.
The article reviews criticism of paid blood banks in the United States and compares them with volunteer systems in Britain. It notes concerns about safety, supply, and costs, citing studies on transfusion hepatitis, the role of donor poverty, and the rise of bucket shops. It discusses replacement credit, component therapy, and the search for artificial blood, concluding that paid donations may persist under current conditions.
Washington report notes about 25 percent of housing outlay goes to local property taxes with steep rises in two decades. It cites 85 percent of local revenue from property taxes and proposes reform including fair assessments and curbing exemptions to ease burdens without cutting total revenue.
Washington reports indicate President Nixon faces waning public approval as Vietnam war fatigue and unemployment bite. Polls show Muskie leading in April, with Nixon gaining little ground even with Wallace as a potential third party. Nixon prioritizes middle American support and domestic policy over Vietnam explanation.
John L. Lewis urged exclusive union administration of a 70 million dollar miners welfare fund, to be funded by a seven percent payroll tax, with operators bearing the cost. He tied the fund to contract talks and framed reforms as supporting Nixon’s broader governmental changes. He described welfare reform as key to improving the system and aligning with public sentiment.
A Louisville journalist in disguise as a construction worker observes hardhat wearers amid antiwar tension. He notes mockery from hippie crowds on planes and in New York while recounting encounters with a generous builder and a hostile taxi driver. The piece ends with a plea about discarded hardhats among flies outside his apartment.
A pastor considers blending golf instruction with ministry to expand impact. The piece cites Jeremiah and Paul as models of secular work supporting faith, notes clergy seek new roles in business and counseling, and suggests combining golf with ministry could reach people where they gather.
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