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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1980
Page
4
On By Hugh Ike Short Hugh Short Editor Richard Wesley Executive Editor The columns on this page represent a variety of editorial and political opinions. With the exception of the column directly below, they do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper.
Genesis 29: Rachel, Laban’s daughter, arrives with her father’s sheep while Jacob speaks with the men at the well. The passage notes her role as shepherdess and her active tending of the flock during that moment.
The Daily Telegraph criticizes a West Virginia advertising push for Vacation at Home, noting Mercer County and southern counties were largely ignored. Officials say ads were built from a calendar of events with little county consultation. The piece urges fuller statewide coordination and cites missing local attractions like Skyland, Summit Players, and the Coal Show. The column also mentions unrelated notes on GM costs and a public figure’s eight day trip abroad.
William L Busher Reagan and U S China relations discuss potential policy shifts under a Reagan presidency The piece argues Reagan may seek to restore government to government ties with Taipei while preserving formal relations with Beijing It notes Taiwan's status as a major trading partner and portrays Chinese realism in maintaining cooperation with the United States amid Cold War dynamics.
Washington dispatch concludes Reagan’s decision to retain William Brock exposes misread loyalists and naivete in his inner circle. It portrays Reagan as a calculating politician seeking the presidency, while outlining internal opposition from moderates, Kemp, Evans, Hatch, and Laxalt, and pressure from Meese, Casey, and Timmons.
Paul Harvey on the News notes a mobile telephone system AMPS from Bell Labs, promising car phones with cell-based service, faster access, and land-line quality. FCC delay may slow rollout though trial Chicago users report productivity gains and fuel savings. He argues for safe use and national adoption possible next year. The Soviet Union and Taiwan context follows.
Hollywood star Gregory Peck finds himself entangled in an FBI probe over Alabama Senator Stewart campaign funds. The con man James Dennis claimed refunds and passed money through Peck and his son Carey, who later returned the funds amid controversy. Dornan pressed Stewart for answers as their race amid “Star Wars” Hollywood intrigue unfolds.
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