Problems in citadel of civility
William Safire analyzes British political theatre in the House of Commons as Norman Tebbit and Neil Kinnock clash over Labor strategy. He frames Tebbit’s tactics as part of Conservative totems, Mrs Thatcher’s leadership, and the party’s broader plan to shift local taxes, privatization, and public sentiment, while offering lessons for U.S. conservatives.
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London
House of Commons
Conservative
Norman Tebbit
Tebbit
Margaret Thatcher
Labor
Neil Kinnock
Kinnock
Labor Party
Laborite Kinnock
Lamb
Neil
Britain
Maggie Thatcher
Yobbo-Bashing
Douglas Hurd
Christmas Reflections on Family Home and Love
Editorial celebrates Christmas as a time of warmth, joy, and generosity. It reflects on family memories, festive scenes, laughter, gifts, carols, and the sense that Christmas centers on home, kinship, and love across communities.
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Santa
Charity appreciation letter thanks supporters and media
A 1986 United Way fund drive publicity chairman lauds donors and local media for backing the campaign. He names the Bluefield Daily Telegraph WVVA and other stations, sponsors, billboards, and volunteers, urges fair play in high school basketball amid complaints of biased officiating and appeals for calm, civic involvement.
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Greater Bluefield
Freakley
Spence
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Telegraph
Southern Cooking School
United Way
Frazier Miller
Professional Advertising, Inc
Webb
Oakley
WVVA
Newscenter Six
Micah Johnson
Matt Ellis
WHAJ
Whis Radio
WHIS
WBDY
WKMY
WOAY
Virginias
Oliver Luck
Tom Johnson
Mike Swatts
Greater Bluefield United Way
Charles Paschall
Bill Archer
United Way Fund
G-Men feel officiating biased at Graham High games
Parents students and fans of Graham High School in Bluefield Virginia protest district officials accusing biased officiating in Southwest Virginia games. They cite multiple home and away games including December 3 and 5 against Richlands where calls favored the visitors and limited G-Men scoring via free throws.
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Graham
Richlands
Marion
J.V
G-Men
Greever Crouse
Sugar Creek
Beaver
Graham High School
Bluefield
Virginia
Varsity
Public Letters Policy Notice From The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public interest topics. Letters must include the writer's signature address and telephone number. Pen names and anonymous letters will not be published. Names will not be withheld. Letters may be edited and condensed to fit space.
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Daily Telegraph
Reagan tax bill defeat seen by House Republicans
The piece argues House Republicans view the tax reform vote as a defeat for Reagan's leadership. It notes Reagan wavered on the bill, the Senate would fix it, and Republicans felt betrayed by Democratic control. It frames GOP frustration, seating disputes, and the political task of turning soreness into a campaign position against Democrats.
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House
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Rostenkowski
Senate
Indiana
Congress
Democratic Congress
House of Representatives
Hatfield-McCoy
Tip O'Neill
Everready
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Woodie Outdoor Advertising
Bill Fox
N&w
Martin
Bluefield Rescue Squad
William Buckley
Universal Press Syndicate
Buckley
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