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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1978
Page
5
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The missing details in the Mercer County double murder case fuel rampant rumors in Bluefield as investigators withhold information. Authorities aim to make arrests soon, hoping to end speculation. Oil studies from IPA and the Petroleum Institute Foundation forecast rising prices and possible energy shifts by the late 1980s to 1990s, with a push toward energy independence at personal and local levels.
William F Buckley defends a tough critique of President Carter and his Annapolis address. He argues Carter misreads the Soviet threat, notes Western relations with China, and questions the aim of Soviet restraint while highlighting American missteps and global dynamics. The piece cites Solzhenitsyn and Nixon-era debates to frame the Cold War balance.
Paul Harvey Singlaub says official line on troop withdrawals and neutron bombs was not honest with South Koreans or the Joint Chiefs. He claims the Carter administration ignored military advice, offered unsatisfactory withdrawal plans, and discouraged dissent while pushing canal treaties. He cites pressure to resign for disagreeing.
A columnist warns that Italy’s rise of terrorism mirrors threats feared by U S security services. It notes police power curbs, communist takeovers, Red Brigades tactics, and international financing sources while urging a tougher hardline response. The piece concludes with a provocative allusion to St Crispin’s Day and naval tradition.
President Carter aims to appoint about half of the nation’s federal judges, defying ABA norms. A 152 judge bill moves through Congress as retirements thin the bench. Carter pushes merit selection, non lawyer panels, and physical exams while senator clearance remains key. Irish affairs dispute taints human rights critique.
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