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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1978
Page
1
A newly surfaced letter from David Berkowitz to a West Coast woman who identifies as a counselor in demonology is among eight previously unpublished missives. The correspondence sheds light on Berkowitz's occult framing and messages directed at a female interlocutor in a private exchange.
AP report reveals David Berkowitz alias Son of Sam writing eight letters over six months showing mood swings and religious shifts from repentant Christian to self described child of Satan. He details threats of self harm and cites demon possession while awaiting sentencing for killing six and injuring seven in New York City. Autograph expert says material genuine.
The opinion survey asks readers whether President Carter should proceed with his threat of war if the Soviets violate any further SALT terms and whether his stance is sufficiently forceful. The results gauge public sentiment on a hard line versus diplomatic options in the Cold War context.
Telegraph readers across Virginia express split views on confronting the Soviet Union. Bruce Albright of Princeton urges a firm stand, even war if necessary, to support smaller nations and deter aggression. Dennis Bailey of Lashmeet backs war if the USSR threatens U.S. safety, while Antone Drosick of Boissevain questions war without a clear alternative. Other voices urge diplomacy and restraint, stressing the human cost of conflict and the need for strong but prudent leadership from Carter.
Oakwood firefighter Edward M Sterns died when the truck left U S 460 near Big Rock three miles from the Buchanan Truck Tire Service fire. The crash occurred about 2 30 p m as Grundy and Oakwood crews battled an electrical fire that caused heavy interior damage. Two other firefighters were treated and released for smoke inhalation. Sterns, 49, formerly of Paonia Colo, leaves a widow and five children. Memorial services were set for Grundy Funeral Home with burial in Paonia. Police say Trooper R R Dingus investigated.
Senate sources say Castro told the U S four days after the Katangan rebels invaded Zaire that he knew of the plan and tried to head it off. The claim supports Carter on Cuba knowing of the invasion but questions his claim Cuba did nothing to stop it. Castro spoke to Lyle F Lane in Havana on May 17 and allegedly conveyed the warning via a secret cable.
The Telegraph notes the start of the Virginia senatorial contest with Andrew Miller and Richard Obenshain exchanging pleasantries as coverage begins on page four.
Pravda says anti Soviet hysteria grows in the United States amid Carter’s confrontation versus cooperation stance. The Communist Party paper targets policy planners and Zbigniew Brzezinski, warning that a hard line could spark renewed Cold War dangers and wider interventions such as in Zaire.
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