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Hugh Shott and Richard Wesley are identified as editors on the page. The columns present varied editorial and political opinions, with the exception of the adjacent column that may reflect the newspaper's own position. The note clarifies that most opinions do not necessarily reflect the paper's views.
Reagan plan targets CETA to shrink federal budget
The urban affairs task force led by Pete Wilson seeks to terminate CETA, arguing the program evolved into a costly, error-prone welfare scheme. It favors replacing CETA with private sector tax breaks to train and place workers, aiming to cut government spending and advance Reagan’s fiscal agenda.
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Ronald Reagan
Carter
Washington
Reagan
Congress
San Diego
Pete Wilson
CETA
Urban Affairs Task Force
What To Do With Nuclear Waste In Taiwan
William L Rusher argues against anti nuclear waste myths noting Taiwan s first operating plant stores low level waste in concrete drums and continues safe disposal. He describes gaseous liquid and solid waste handling and details the spent fuel pool storage and future capacity improvements on site with international reprocessing reducing volume.
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Taipei
Taiwan
Lop Nor
Taipower
Letters On Tax Rates And Local Improvements In Abbs Valley
A reader criticizes a prior letter calling Route 644 a super highway and defends Abbs Valley's tax spending and recent improvements. The note praises local efforts on roads, schools, water, a volunteer fire department, and a new youth center while urging caution on statewide education programs. Other letters urge opposition to a proposed Family Life Curriculum and remind veterans of expanded dental benefits.
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Daily Telegraph
Edmond Jones
Tazewell County
Abbs Valley
Richlands
Danny Bird
Richmond
Abbs Valley Pta
Pocahontas High School
Boissevain
Jones
County Water
Virginia Dept. of Education
Siecus
Sex Information Education Council of the
United States
America
Isadore Rubin
Johns Hopkins University
Veterans Administration
Pat Dillon
Abbs Valley, Va
CIA probes leaks to Israel on cruise missile tech
Washington CIA investigators examine possible high level leaks of U.S. nuclear and cruise missile knowhow to Israel amid Israel South Africa and Taiwan joint weapon development. Sources say Air Force officials may oppose policy and risk exposure to KGB. Other notes cite Reagan era ties and Israeli influence. Also included is a Nepal incident where Dr. April Sasaki faced consular extortion over helicopter fees in Kathmandu.
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Washington
Central Intelligence Agency
Israel
South Africa
Taiwan
U.S
CIA
Air Force
Ron McRae
Middle East
United States
KGB
Kremlin
White House
Pentagon
Ronald Reagan
Joseph Churba
Air Force Intelligence
Reagan
April Sasaki
Hawaii
Sasaki
Himalayas
Katmandu
Nancy Powell
Bangkok
Nepal
San Francisco
Charlie Bermant
State Department
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Hugh Ihe Sturn
Hugh Shott
Richard Wesley
Jesus
Berry's
William L. Rusher
Bill Robinson
Jack Anderson
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