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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1978
Page
4
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord henceforth
A reverent epigraph pairs a heavenly blessing from Revelation with Grantland Rice’s line about the One Great Scorer, implying moral scoring beyond wins and losses as the text reflects on faith, rest, and the legacy of effort in sport and life.
Carter faces polling slump and court reform push
The article notes Jimmy Carter’s approval ratings drop, his campaign staff reshaping strategy, and predictions of Democratic losses in the upcoming elections. It discusses the Omnibus Judgeship Bill, court system strain, and arguments for limiting litigation, plus Carter’s media stance and recent press conference silence on Billy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Warren Burger
Conference Committee
U.S. House of Representatives
Senate
Burger
Supreme Court
Jimmy Carter
Billy
SEC Chief Williams Calls for Corporate Reform
Washington reports that Harold M. Williams, former major corporation chair and current SEC head, urges business to accept broader social responsibility or risk mandatory changes. He cites prior criticisms and notes Williams has pushed proxy rule reforms to empower shareholders with more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NEA
Securities and Exchange Commission
Harold M. Williams
SEC
Williams
Commission
Mississippi GOP eyeing first Senate since Reconstruction
In Jackson Mississippi the 1978 Senate race centers on Thad Cochran a three term congressman challenging Maurice Dantin with independent Fayette Mayor Charles Evers also in the mix Cochran argues contrasts with Carter era liberalism while highlighting a conservative record including B-1 bomber deregulation and energy policy He faces a deeply Democratic state but rising Republican sentiment and national issues could propel Cochran and other GOP hopefuls to federal office this November
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Jimmy Carter
Harry Truman
Carter
Jerry Rafshoon
Rafshoon
Public Radio
Jackson
Miss
Deep South
U.S
Mississippi
Thad Cochran
James O. Eastland
Magnolia
Cochran
Maurice Dantin
Columbia
Cliff Finch
Dantin
Finch
Fayette
Charles Evers
Washington
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Rhodesia
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Kemp-Roth
Thad
Jon Hinson
Tylertown
John Stennis
Roland Byrd
David
National Democratic Party
Electric car future eyed as government backs loans
Paul Harvey outlines a U S Energy Department program providing 60 million in loan guarantees to accelerate electric vehicle development. Five firms in four states compete to test 10 000 electric cars in diverse climates within eight years. GM Ford and others pursue new batteries. Potential oil savings and market timing are debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Energy Department
Ford
Edison
Sebring-Vanguard
General Motors
Tom Murphy
The
Wall Street Journal
Husband
Mrs Carter's Italian meeting sparks praise and warmth
Washington describes Lillian Carter's Italy visit as a diplomatic boost after a candid cable from Ambassador Gardner. Pertini, known for irascibility, was won over by Mrs Carter's direct manner and concern for human rights. The exchange included humor about pipes and aging, highlighting a personal bridge between nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peter Bourne
Andrew Young
Bert Lance
Billy
Jimmy Carter
State Department
Italy
Richard Gardner
Lillian Carter
Alessandro Pertini
Quirinale Palace
Pertini
Carter
Lillian
Gardner
Peace Corps
Timely Quotes From Rhodesia Leader and Reggie Jackson
Bishop Abel Muzorewa asks Congress to repeal economic sanctions, urging relief for his country while explaining the strain of sanctions. Reggie Jackson laments being perceived as greedy after his suspension for bunting instead of swinging at the Yankees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abel Muzorewa
U.S. Congress
Reggie Jackson
New York Yankees
Billy Martin
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