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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1978
Page
4
The passage notes personal liability for harm caused by animals existed long before modern insurance. It cites Exodus 21 29 where an ox that harms a person is to be stoned, and the owner punished. The quote illustrates historic legal accountability for animal-caused injuries.
A commentary argues Jimmy Carter sacrifices longtime Taiwan allies to favor closer economic ties with Communist China. It warns Moscow will resist a stronger China and predicts heightened U S Russia tension, urging caution to avoid entanglement in a broader conflict.
Deputy Premier Teng inspected a Japanese automobile factory and was surprised by the small number of workers and a per worker output of 94 vehicles yearly. He noted that in China the average is only one vehicle per worker per year, highlighting the scale of needed economic help.
George F. Will reports Carter in Memphis pledging substantial mutual reductions and "drastic cuts" in strategic arms when SALT III is negotiated. He notes arguments used to justify SALT II, including Senate rigidity and the din of promises for next time, amid ongoing ratification debates.
The piece argues SALT II should not be treated as a mere executive agreement to dodge a Senate vote. It critiques detente as failing amid Soviet actions, questions claimed arms savings, and highlights opposition from Sen. Henry Jackson. It notes Brezhnev’s interests in Vladivostok and predicts a tense national debate that may reveal true Soviet intentions.
A December 19 special election in Monroe County pits renewal of an excess school levy against potential tax cuts. The Monroe County Taxpayers Association warns that rejecting the levy could cut county taxes by about 30 percent, with examples showing substantial reductions for typical home-owners.
A Washington economist argues inflation could be fought by boosting production rather than cutting demand. He praises Swiss imports and U.S. efficiency, citing capital access, cost pressures from high oil, and the need for widespread adoption of modern methods in thousands of firms to lower costs and prices.
Washington coverage traces Robert Griffin a longtime GSA insider who rose to a White House aide post and drew scrutiny as Justice Department investigators probe mismanagement and possible corruption. Griffin and aide Peter Mollica show wealth shifts while Sen. Chiles reviews complaints about White House interference.
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