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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1983
Page
5
The page presents a range of political opinions, with all columns except the one directly beneath representing views not necessarily shared by the newspaper.
A reflective note quoting Psalm 91 2 highlights trust in God as refuge and fortress, affirming divine protection and reliance amid daily life challenges. The line underscores personal faith and steadfastness in belief.
In a 6 to 3 ruling the Supreme Court rejects voiding Johnny Spain’s murder conviction for an attempted San Quentin prison break. A juror’s prior acquaintance with a trial witness, undisclosed to the defense, was deemed an error but not grounds for a new trial, as the court emphasizes meaningful rather than purely technical faults.
Arafat is expelled from Lebanon for the second time as about 4 000 PLO loyalists depart in Greek ships, marking the only foreign troop withdrawal in the war torn country. Syria gains power amid Lebanon's control by Damascus backed forces, complicating U S diplomacy and peace hopes in the region.
William F Buckley argues conservatives should back Reagan off Lebanon, stressing evaluating vital American interests, Israel’s security, and oil flow. He warns against a blank American military role, proposes a rotating withdrawal and greater allied involvement, with U S aid remaining conditional on allies’ support.
Paul Harvey argues that FBI records reveal sensational details about presidents Kennedy Eisenhower Truman and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt while thousands of pages remain secret. He questions whether Hoover's policy of keeping files hides dangerous motives and reflects on accountability and national security.
Congressional hearings reveal Americans spend over 60 billion dollars yearly on legal fees with civil trials costing taxpayers more than awards in many cases. Executives and judges urge alternative dispute resolution to reduce frivolous suits and court backlogs, noting prison reforms and habeas corpus limits as part of broader justice system changes.
The FDA accuses Johnson & Johnson unit McNeil of overstating Zomax safety while noting rat tumors at low doses. Zomax was pulled last March but McNeil seeks reintroduction. FDA disputes McNeil briefing claims, warning of potential human carcinogenic risk.
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