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Newspaper
The Mountain Statesman
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1976
Page
4
A satirical account portrays a confused federal transition in Washington as staffers scramble to show deference to a mysterious newcomer. A teenage boy in denim is gently ushered through offices by aides while officials debate budgets and mailroom chaos.
The NWF, with 3.5 million members, resigns from KAB advisory council, arguing that anti-litter efforts must target throwaway packaging and production. It urges a broader campaign on waste reduction, reuse, and costs of consumption, citing potential energy savings and job impacts.
The U S Chamber of Commerce warns Carter's goal to cut unemployment by 1.5 percentage points in 1977 could trigger bottlenecks. Chief economist Jack Carlson cites underinvested plant capacity and energy-heavy or environmentally constrained equipment. He warns inflationary pressure and possible wage price controls if demand outruns capacity. The chamber seeks scrutiny of policy makers beyond Cabinet levels amid capital shortages and market intervention fears.
Highlights include the first successful human heart transplant reported in 1967 in Cape Town, Madrid’s 1808 surrender, Jefferson Davis treason trial in 1868, Saar crossing in 1944, UC Berkeley protests in 1964, and Nixon veto override in 1974. Birthday note Maria Callas aged 53. Washington report from Princeton in 1776.
Friday meditation contrasts worldly desire with spiritual devotion. Scriptural quotes from I John 2 15 16 warn against loving the world and its lusts. Included is a James Leigh Hunt meditation on two worlds, one measurable, one felt by heart and imagination.
In Staphorst Netherlands a Reformed Association Church rule requires brides to be pregnant before marriage. The 5000-member sect believes this will spur growth by proving fertility prior to wedding rites.
The Mountain Statesman of Grafton WV lists Berry's World with staff and contact details including general manager editor advertising manager circulation and production roles. Subscription and mailing rates are noted for Craton and surrounding areas with address changes and undeliverable mail procedures.
A compiled roster of senators and representatives with office locations street addresses and phone numbers across Washington DC and West Virginia. Including Senator Byrd Randolph Harley Stagders Harman Hinkle Morasco Erdie Shingleton Fantasia Teets Bryan Shaffer and others with district designations and contact details.
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