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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1978
Page
4
The page explains that most columns express individual opinions and not the newspaper’s official stance, except for the column directly beneath which may reflect the publication’s position. It clarifies editorial independence and varying voices across the section.
A reflection on pressing toward the heavenly goal with faith and discipline. It contrasts spiritual aspiration with worldly status, quoting Philippians 3 13 14 and Oliver Wendell Holmes on direction over position.
The Princeton Mercer Chamber clarifies that Mercer County cannot justify a complete jet airport now, but could support one later. The piece contrasts chamber caution with editorials urging urgent jet service, arguing national economic strains and teenage unemployment demand action and policy tweaks to curb inflation and boost jobs.
Washington report faults the Carter administration for focusing on minor labor rule changes, like white collar minimums, while inflation drivers such as higher hourly wages and Social Security tax increases loom. Officials warn such boosts may barely affect inflation but carry political risk.
Ray Cromley reports a seasoned syndicate member telling Congress that crime can be profitable even with murder. He said execution would be years away, allowing time for clemency and public indifference. He described using influence and money, and claimed criminals are better equipped than law enforcement, with radios and scanners. The discussion touches on syndicate operations by sea.
A crime figure describes game plans to evade law enforcement by tagging floating transmitters and shipping drugs along the coast. He explains bond leverage, witness suppression, and informant secrecy to delay cases, flood agencies with writs, and protect associates. He notes only a small fraction of gangland killings are solved.
A classified congressional report and naval studies reveal critical weaknesses in U S Navy ships electrical and sensor systems. Shock from explosions can sever communications and power, leaving vessels exposed. armor and solid state breakers exist but are not adopted, while cost drives focus to new ships over upgrading existing ones.
Rural Texas residents endure a mid summer heat wave with cities suffering more, as Dr Raymond Moore notes. In Washington, Cyrus Vance urges ongoing SALT talks despite dissident trials, calling for sustained priority.
William L. Rusher argues the SALT II debate will force a tough Senate vote. He cautions against rushed ratification and contends the best path is a balanced treaty acceptable to hawks and doves, warning against overreliance on fears of an escalating arms race. He insists U.S. defense could outperform Soviet spending even without a treaty. He urges a bargain that even Barry Goldwater would deem fair.
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