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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1978
Page
4
Word of Christ Dwell In You Richly Guiding Teaching
A devotional quotation citing Colossians 3 16 urges believers to let Christ’s word dwell richly as they teach admonish and sing with wisdom and gratitude. It centers on God honoring worship and mutual edification through scriptural fullness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Turnpike Tunnel Hazard Sparks Legislative Call
Safety concerns over a two lane West Virginia Turnpike tunnel amid risks if a tanker or chemical explosive loads explode. State Fire Marshal Smittle urged inspection and new hazardous materials teams, plus possible convoy passage through the tunnel with police escort to reduce risk. The piece also notes carious free enterprise musings from NAM magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Walter Smittle
Smittle
Bluefield
West Virginia Turnpike
Turnpike
Conclave: A Highly Unusual Election Commentary
William L. Rusher analyzes the papal conclave to choose Pope Paul VI's successor. He explains ritual secrecy, smoke signals, and the global stakes for 700 million Catholics, while noting media biases and the outsized influence of observers on politics and religion. He also touches on court contempt cases involving reporters and the limits of press influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paul VI
Vatican
Pope Paul
St. Peter’s Square
St. Peter’s
Rome
Jesus Christ
St. Peter
Prince of the Apostles
The
Universal Church
West
Italy
Progress
Latin America
Cardinal Pacelli
Pius XII
Cardinal Montini
Shield laws clash as reporters face jail and high court tests
The piece discusses conflicts over reporter shield laws in New Jersey and California, framing judges actions as constitutional confrontations with First Fifth and Sixth Amendment issues. It notes Moynihan urging national legislation, concerns over fines and jail, and critiques of judicial overreach while linking to broader press freedom debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
M. A. Farber
California
John M. Hammarsley
Farber
The
New York Times
Sacramento Union
Hammarey
John J. Boskovich
United States Supreme Court
New York
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Congressional ethics under fire in 1970s scandals
Paul Harvey laments a decline in respect for Congress while condemning bribe-related conduct as treason. He cites the Korean bribery case and 1976 77 sex scandals, criticizing the Jaworski investigation and alleging 115 members or former members accepted gifts or bribes amid whispers and threats aimed at silencing leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
White House
South Korea
Jaworski
House
Shadow over Congress payola taints the body amid calls for punishment
Jaworski warns as many as two dozen congressmen could face punishment or expulsion while only one conviction and one indictment exist. A South Korean bagman case mentions Speaker Thomas P. O’Neill, who allegedly urged funds for lawmakers, with Jaworski noting the inherent fairness problem in investigating colleagues. The public mood grows weary as voters see repeated misdeeds and even bumper stickers urge not to reelect any of them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaworski
Congress
House
Tongsun Park
Thomas P. O'Neill
D-Mass
Park
Strumental
O'Neill
South Korea
M. L. Burner
San Angelo
Tex
Ledger of Mafia Clues Proves Inauthentic, Source Says
A Xeroxed ledger claiming $17.7 million skimmed from Las Vegas gambling and listing mob bosses like Marcello Bruno and Bonanno was found to be possibly genuine in pattern but its origin is disputed. FBI and handwriting tests cast doubt, while mob figures and casino links remain under scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
FBI
Las Vegas
New Orleans
Carlos Marcello
Philadelphia
Angelo Bruno
Joe Bonanno
Tucson
Ariz
Marcello OK
Bruno OK
Bonanno OK
Marc Smolensky
Tony Spilotro
Alerge
Argent Corporation
Fremont
Stardust
Allen Glick
Gerard Denono
Henry Poczynek
Denono
Poczynek
Ledger
West Palm Beach
Fla
Edward
Marty” Buccieri
Spilotro
Buccieri
Lake Tahoe
Smolonsky
Caesars Palace
Underworld
Rolling Stone Metaphor Sparks Sticky Debate
A quirky aphorism states a rolling stone gathers no moss unless covered with glue, suggesting a paradox about effort and preservation. The line prompts discussion on how protection or coating changes natural outcomes and the practicality of maintaining momentum.
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