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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1981
Page
4
The column layout signals a range of editorial perspectives while affirming the paper’s gatekeeping role. Except for the directly adjacent column, the pieces do not represent the newspaper's official stance.
A column argues inflation hurts the defenseless most as automatic COLA raises and tax shifts boost costs while Congress gains pay raises. It notes 1980 forecasts show higher CPI, livestock price pressures, and winter crop losses, framing Reagan’s task as difficult yet essential amid worsening inflation.
William F Buckley discusses Nancy Reagan amid rumors and press scrutiny. He cites Rusher's Laws about rumors and notes Time magazine reports she avoids press conferences. He recalls comments attributed to Reagan’s son about marriage and handshakes, critiquing misrepresentation while defending private sensitivities.
A critical column questions U S hostage policy amid Iran hostages and eighties political theater. It mocks NBC coverage and Mondale, notes State Department terrorism claims, and highlights gaps in U S counterterrorism and intelligence. The piece ends with practical advice from government offices.
A reader expresses gratitude to the West Virginia Department of Highways for clearing icy Route 71 (Lorton Lick Road) near Bluewell with salt and cinders this year. The letter notes prior neglect and values safer travel, urging continued maintenance and national unity across party lines.
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