This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1981
Page
5
Hugh Short editor and Richard Wesley executive editor introduce a page of diverse political comments. The columns showcase reader and writer perspectives, with a note that most reflect individual views rather than the newspaper's official stance.
The piece contrasts honoring a treaty with Iran against negotiating with hostile captors. It cites freed hostages reporting abuse and staged executions to argue against any enforcement of such deals, while others insist staying true to the agreement.
The article contrasts Carter and Reagan views on securing Western access to Persian Gulf oil. Brzezinski calls for a regional security framework with allies, while Haig backs strong U.S. defense and allied consultation. It notes Carter’s bluff on repelling Soviet advances and Reagan’s need to build credibility to deter the USSR.
William L. Rusher defends Reagan on Sinatra letters and inaugural gala ties. He argues guilt by association is inconsistent with liberal critique of linked reputations and stresses individual integrity over alleged Mafia connections.
The author argues that Sinatra has never been proved guilty of a serious crime despite rumors linking him to mob figures. He notes Sinatra’s long, clean record and questions the validity of associating him with crime while criticizing the persistence of such insinuations in American thought.
Carter’s final budget rests on aggressive tax hikes and loan programs that may blow a larger deficit. Off budget items push the shortfall to 46 billion. total loan guarantees could rise 230 billion to about 850 billion by 1982, risking higher rates and slower recovery.
A surgeon general report on low tar and low nicotine cigarettes questions reduced cancer risk, noting compensatory smoking and unclear heart or pregnancy effects. It highlights additives like caramel and shellac, trade secret disclosures, and a push for limited data. The industry pursues a cautious stance and a first unnamed generic Filter Cigarette debut.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.