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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1983
Page
4
The page presents multiple editorial and political opinions with the exception of the column directly below, which may reflect the newspaper’s own views. The rest show diverse viewpoints not necessarily endorsed by the publication.
A proverb notes that an accomplice becomes his own enemy when oathbound and unable to testify. The verse from Proverbs 29 24 underscores the risk of betrayal and the weight of sworn silence in crime networks.
The piece argues that expanding the MX missile program serves peace by deterring the Soviet Union and prompting strategic arms talks. It notes Senate votes authorizing funds for 27 missiles, House approval for 21, and a conference to reconcile differences. It cites Scowcroft Commission goals and political opposition while urging cautious optimism.
A reader defends cockfighting as natural sport citing studies and criticizes animal welfare groups while challenging public officials. The letter also blasts local sheriff operations, civil service violations, pay disparities, car use, and inmate phone access, urging fiscal prudence and accountability in Princeton West Virginia.
Washington dispatches reveal ambassador Hummel pressed to relax or end export controls to China arguing military useful equipment could aid Beijing. CIA files describe covert push, fears of nuclear missiles and Sino American ties. Pentagon warns regional threats loom amid policy shifts.
In Tokyo, Yasuhiro Nakasone projects a front‑and‑center leadership style at home and abroad. His Williamsburg showing drew praise for visibility, while his South Korea visit and remarks on defense policy sparked mixed reactions. Domestic budget concerns and looming elections frame his early tenure.
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