Brier Motel Case Haunts Bluefield Police Force Debates
The Bluefield Brier Motel case alleges police beatings and threats during an investigation, sparking a DoJ review and internal inquiries. Public letters condemn or defend officers while the city weighs leadership and professional conduct amid calls for reform. Local voices cite past brutality claims and urge accountability.
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Tony Bivens
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City Board of Directors
Readers vent on Thornton Avenue road work and politics
Letters from Mrs. Mary Ethel Zimmerman of Princeton WV complain about road repairs on Thornton Avenue and dust, urging truth from state officials and funding. Joe L. Simpson of Princeton argues about riots in England and supports armed police. Joe questions Sam Church and Arnold Miller era corruption in the miners union and cites Justice Department scrutiny. G.T. Brooks notes Captive Nations Week and praises Reagan's stance on democracy and anti-communism.
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Tony
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Rank
World Book Encyclopedia
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Soviet Union
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Letters To The Editor On Bluefield Police Conduct
Readers criticize Bluefield police tactics and the new chief, urging accountability after reported beatings. Several writers question enforcement methods, challenge the city board, and suggest reforms while a Korean teacher proposes student exchange ideas.
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Bivens Gorillas
Bluefield, W.va
Choi Jae Eun
Iran Turmoil and Khomeini Threat to Western Oil
Iran is in chaos with a shattered economy and rising prices as 70 percent of industries close. Sources warn a pro Soviet regime could arise under Khomeini, risking Persian Gulf oil while moderates vanish and the military proves ineffective. A list of executions and jailed leaders highlights the crackdown. Subsidized housing favors defense contractors leasing plants from the government, boosting profits for Grumman Lockheed and others.
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