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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1978
Page
5
A concise reflection from Robert Ingersoll arguing that true wealth lies in health, a happy home, meaningful work, growth, and serving others, not in money or extortion. The quote emphasizes contentment and purpose over material gain.
The piece notes aviation risks for political candidates using small aircraft to cover many engagements, mentions Virginia's Richard Obenshain and a pattern of fatal mishaps among politicians, and discusses OSHA exemption proposals for small businesses, including Senator Bartlett's amendment and criticism by Williams. It also covers David Gartner's confirmation to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission amid protests over a gift of stock to his children, and calls for stricter confirmation processes without progress.
The article argues the Federal Election Commission fails to curb corruption while biased toward officeholders. It cites studies by John Bolton and Common Cause on vague rules, slow processes, and harassment of challengers, with advisers noting inconsistent rulings and overreach into campaign practices.
William F Buckley argues that Congress rushed to extend the ERA deadline and questions the authority to prolong the seven year period. He recounts 1868 ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment and warns that haste can distort constitutional procedure. He notes Hamiltonian ideas on consensus and envisions absurd scenarios to test congressional power.
Congressman Mario Biaggi pushes for full inquiry into a Minnesota inmate complaint that female guards ogle naked inmates. Warden James Johnson says privacy is preserved and supervision covers showers, a claim Biaggi calls unsubstantiated and urges further review by Carlson and subcommittee leaders. The dispute highlights privacy versus security in federal prisons.
A southwest Virginia courthouse tale follows a veteran bench sitter who shies from interviews. A small man bursts from the courthouse, hugs the reporter, and reveals why he never sits on benches. The duo moves on toward greener pastures beyond the courthouse.
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