Don’t lock the barn too late analysis of spy cases
Tom Wicker writes for The N.Y. Times News Service arguing that recent spy arrests for China Israel and the Soviet Union show the press is not the primary threat to U.S. secrets and urging scrutiny of classification and FOIA limits. He criticizes mass clearance and emphasizes real security lies in direct leaks to foreign powers rather than press exposure.
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Rochester
China
Israel
Soviet Union
Walker Family
U.S
Larry Wu-Tai Chin
CIA
Editorial urges open discussion on Bible in Mercer County schools
The editorial argues the Mercer County Board of Education should discuss the Bible in schools in an open meeting, not in executive session. It labels closed-door discussions as unwarranted and unwise, stressing the public has a right to know the board’s stance while noting the attorney general’s opinion on constitutional guidelines. It warns secrecy would undermine trust and accountability and calls for transparency in shaping a compliant program.
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Mercer County Board of Education
Mercer County Superintendent of
William Baker
Charlie Brown
Baker
Board of Education
Sue Schmelzer
Bible In Schools
Jackson
Rev. Jackson
God
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Satan
Devil
Reader blasts editorial bias over guns and tobacco lawsuits
Roy Maddox of Princeton W Va criticizes editorial and Dave Pedneau for hypocrisy on gun liability and personal responsibility. He contrasts Maryland gun liability cases with cigarette and handgun debates, accusing liberals of selective defense of rights and calling out perceived double standards.
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Dave Pedneau
Maryland Court of Appeals
Good Court
Pedneau
Faith and politics mix in letter to editor from Walter F. Mitchell
Walter F. Mitchell of N. Tazewell Virginia praises Rev Jackson for meeting Gorbachev and urging civilian involvement to ease tensions and curb the arms race. He urges prayer and Bible study in public schools, decries denominations, and calls leaders to wake up before national peril.
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Rev. Jackson
Geneva
Gorbachev
Jackson
Ronald Reagan
Mikhail Gorbachev
Gratitude for Support After Loss of Roger Fleming
Family of Roger Fleming expresses heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and business associates for time effort and compassion after the loss. Special thanks to the Daniels Group personnel and the Bluefield Junior High faculty staff and students for floral tributes food and memorial contributions. Marilyn Michael and Robert Fleming Bluefield West Virginia.
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Roger Fleming
Daniels Group
Bluefield Junior High
Princeton chamber active in Mercer County 1986 plans
The Princeton Mercer County Chamber of Commerce opened the year with hopes of spurring economic development. New President Charles Collier spoke to about 100 attendees, noting plans for a relocated office at Route 460 and I-77 to attract business and people, while praising Doug Hodges for leadership. The report also covers Mercer County JROTC's rapid growth, a grand military ball at Brushfork Armory, parade appearances, and ongoing controversy over Rev Chabaku's planned Princeton Senior High School speech, with a Baker administration update expected soon.
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Princeton
Mercer County
Collier
Harrison
Valley Bank and Trust
Doug Hodges
Chamber
Green Valley Bank
Hodges
Tennessee
Motalepula Chabaku
Princeton Senior High School
Raymond McKinney
Mississippi River
Brushfork Armory
Board of Education
Bill Akers
Sue Schmelzer
Wendy Weese
Princeton High School
George Keatley
Gilbert Atkins
Bluefield
Hinton
Tazewell
McKinney
Princeton Junior
Bluefield High School
Mercer County Vocational Technical Center
Akers
Chabaku
Major McKinney
Bill Baker
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Roy Maddox
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Bible Studies
Walter F. Mitchell
N. Tazewell, Va
Marilyn, Michael
Robert Fleming
Bluefield, W.va
Barbara
Hawkins
Princeton Chamber Active
Barbara Hawkins
Daily Telegraph
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