Romania's economic pain and silent struggle amid austerity
Flora Lewis assesses Romania's hardship under Ceausescu, detailing rationing, queues, a thriving second economy, and limited reforms. The piece notes dependence on the Soviet bloc, skewed autarky, and the regime's rigid Stalinist stance, while echoing Western diplomatic frustrations with human rights rhetoric.
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Bucharest
Romania
Paris
Nicolae Ceausescu
Africa
Beirut
Brussels
Soviet Union
Bulgaria
Moscow
Kremlin
Israel
Center location will help area tourism in region
An information center for I-77 rest stop at Bland County Virginia is proposed with a 125000 ARC grant. The project blends 125000 ARC, 75000 local and 50000 from Virginia and West Virginia, aiming to boost southern West Virginia and southeastern Virginia tourism and waterfront utilities ready site near Rocky Gap.
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Bastion
West Virginia
Virginia
Arch A. Moore
Appalachian Regional Commission
Bland County
Special Projects
Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
Hugh I. Shott, Jr
Rocky Gap
ARC
Mercer County
Princeton- Mercer County
Godspeed ship retracing 1607 Jamestown voyage in 1985
A 1985 replication of the Godspeed sails toward Jamestown Virginia after a London departure on April 30. The voyage trails the 1607 timeline by weeks due to radio upgrades and an extra mainsail, with the ship requiring towing to port in Tenerife.
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Godspeed
England
Jamestown
London
Tenerife
Canary Islands
Virginia
Letters to the Editor on Legislator Pay and Ethics
G E Fisher Jr of Bluefield West Virginia criticizes a prior editorial on legislator pay arguing many lawmakers pursue self interest and special interests. He supports pay raises only for those who govern on Judeo Christian principles and the nation’s best interests, condemning partisan retaliation and unrealistic analyses.
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G.E. Fisher Jr
Bluefield, W.va
Prayer in schools plea for constitutional rights in West Virginia
Eula F Hawley from Bluefield West Virginia appeals to restore prayer and Bible teaching in schools affirming the Declaration of Independence and First Amendment rights. She urges Americans to protect life liberty and the pursuit of happiness against secularism and government overreach.
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America
United States
Congress
West Virginia
Green Valley Animal Hospital praised for Raggs care
Linda N McCraw of Village Green Princeton West Virginia thanks Dr. Richard Pence and the Green Valley Animal Hospital staff for compassionate service after Raggs the pet received a 6:30 a.m. emergency call and thorough morning exam. The team offered ongoing support and reassurance.
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Raggs
Pence
Green Valley Animal Hospital
Richard Pence
Dr. Pence
Ragg
Moment of Silence Case Highlights Court’s Workload
Washington Post columnist George Will analyzes the Supreme Court’s handling of the Alabama moment of silence law in public schools. He notes the Establishment Clause aims for neutrality but criticizes the court for a sprawling three part test and adds that the case reflects the Court’s heavy docket and ongoing struggle with interpretation. He argues the decision focuses on intent rather than a clear constitutional rule.
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Melville
Moby Dick
Supreme Court
Congress
Aad
Alabama
Ishmael
Will
Justice Stevens
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U.S
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West Berlin
Funderburk
State Department
N.Y
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Sailing On
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Rockefeller
Eula F. Hawley Groveland Drive
Animal Hospital
Linda N. McCraw
Village Green
Princeton, W.va
George F. Will
George Will
Washington Post Writers Group
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