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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1979
Page
4
Antiquated verse reference notes that a broom was called a besom in Isaiah’s era and that the besom of destruction is attributed to the Lord of hosts in Isaiah 14 23. The quotation highlights historical terminology and biblical phrasing.
The article argues that dope trafficking resembles Prohibition era crime, with millions in profits, planes and boats used for single shipments, and lax interception. It suggests legalization as a possible remedy and cites Rep. Charles Diggs facing ethics review after a conviction.
William L. Rusher analyzes the 1980 Republican race with Ronald Reagan as front runner. He notes Reagan’s strong governor record, shifting party optics, and possible age concerns, while outlining rivals Baker Connally Dole Crane and other candidates who could unite to stop Reagan through primaries and conventions.
Washington reports show aviation fuel prices soared after price controls were lifted. Long term contracts rose to 45 to 55 cents a gallon while spot market rates climbed to 75 to 95 cents, with some locations near or above $1 per gallon. Major airlines face higher costs as the DOE forecast undercuts inflation guidelines.
The June 15 18 meeting in Vienna between Jimmy Carter and Leonid Brezhnev centers on whether they can discuss seriously rather than Salt II. Brezhnev, 73, is described as not well, with age highlighting Soviet leadership as a whole. Carter, Thatcher, and Giscard dEstaing are younger by comparison.
The Soviet leadership, aged on average 69, faces a compulsory generational overhaul as Brezhnev likely hands power to a contemporary successor first. The rising cohort in their 40s and 50s remains largely uncharted, with deep implications for the regime’s future.
Analysts note the post-revolution generation appears better educated and globally aware yet intensely nationalistic. They eye the West for models in economy and tech but aim to outpace it, while facing slowing growth, lagging productivity, and rising East European unrest.
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