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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1980
Page
9
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A short note notes how Biblical phrases use manners to mean customary conduct. It cites Acts 13 18 and discusses the idea of God testing or shaping behavior during forty years in the wilderness.
West Virginia features a Democratic edge in registration and a costly Rockefeller bid for a third term. Arch Moore faces a daunting fundraising gap but remains a credible challenger in a high stakes slam-bang contest. Kennedy’s pivot adds national intrigue, hinting at Reagan gains if Carter falters.
Speculation swirls about Ronald Reagan choosing a Democrat as running mate to broaden appeal amid party realignment. Sam Nunn of Georgia emerges as a young, defense‑savvy possibility who could signal a shift from military and economic weakness to unified leadership.
M Stanton Evans notes the changing aura around independent candidacies in U S politics. He contrasts 1976 and 1980 independent bids, ranking John Anderson as a liberal with a different image, not fundamental policy shifts, and argues the so called difference is largely stylistic.
In Washington Ray Cromley discusses Mount St Helens and the San Andreas fault, noting scientists cannot predict exact dates. He emphasizes how warnings could cause panic, the role of geology in measuring stress, and building resilience to quakes while recognizing fires from gas lines and infrastructure as major risks. Georgia could be swayed toward a broader conservative coalition.
A critical look at how lawmakers from Texas to Maryland bend budgets and approvals to favor home districts. The piece cites Rep. Jim Wright Sen. John Tower, Rep. Beverly Bryan, and Grumman Aerospace as examples of political clout shaping Pentagon spending. It notes F-111, A-7K, A-10, F-18, and Patriot budgets, with House support overriding administration cuts. It also covers Iranian Jewish refugees facing visa hurdles and State Department handling.
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