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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1982
Page
4
Hugh Shott editor and Richard Wesley executive editor frame the page as a mix of opinions. They note most columns reflect personal views rather than the newspaper’s official stance except for one column beneath.
The text links an ancient perfume recipe from Exodus to a mid May rise in US domestic car sales. In ten days sales climbed 18.2 percent and 20 days pace hit 6.5 million annual units, led by General Motors with 23 percent year over year gains. The note contrasts optimism with lingering slump fears and ends with a tribute to Satchel Paige, a Negro leagues legend.
Reagan’s early China policy appears weaker than Carter’s, with Haig and the State Department delaying arms sales to Taiwan. The Taiwan Relations Act requires arms for Taiwan’s defense, yet stalled weapon purchases and spare parts have frustrated Taipei, signaling deference to Beijing and raised questions about adherence to law and campaign pledges.
The piece argues that inflation has not been inevitable, citing a rise in wages last month and a dip in inflation. It criticizes 1970s politicians and contrasts Ronald Reagan's budget stance with economists' expectations. It notes high interest rates during recession and calls for moderating borrowing.
In a wide briefing the Falklands war alert centers on three Argentine subs Salta San Luis and Santiago del Estero with long range reach and Tigerfish torpedoes. U S and NATO anti submarine forces rely on nuclear depth bombs Asroc and Subroc though Subroc will be phased out by 1989. A separate report covers Silvex disposal problems Alabama EPA blame game and contractor fault amid wasted shipments. Equal Rights Amendment fate noted with active supporters aiming to overturn ratification failures.
William L. Rusher argues that welfare funds rarely reach the poor and often flow to bureaucrats and private interests. He cites a Los Angeles Telacu audit showing misused funds, lavish salaries, double billing, and risky investments. The piece notes U.S. Attorney consideration of possible criminal prosecutions and blames poverty profiteers rather than beneficiaries.
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