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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1978
Page
6
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A religious excerpt contrasts godly and worldly grief, citing II Corinthians 7 9 10 and a Bishop Fulton J Sheen quote. It frames repentance as confronting self righteousness with God's righteousness, noting calamity does not guarantee repentance. The tone mirrors a historical sermon card.
A Time Magazine critique argues the 1970s energy crisis sparked a bloated federal bureaucracy. It cites a new Department of Energy with 5,000 HQ staff and slow progress, blaming DOD resistance and political foot-dragging. The piece praises California's Proposition 13 as a model for lean, efficient government and lower taxes, urging national adoption to spur prosperity.
A CNF commentary argues that prevention via lifestyle changes may avert cancer, noting estimates that up to a quarter of new cancer cases could be prevented. It cites diet links to cancer in men and women, a Finland rural program halting heart attack growth, and the Stanford Heart Disease Prevention effort showing notable risk reductions from mass media campaigns and targeted instruction.
William L. Rusher reviews Alexander Solzhenitsyn’s Harvard address as a prophetic critique of Western decadence. He highlights calls to restore moral order, civil courage, and balanced freedoms, warning that unchecked press power and materialism threaten civilization. Rusher notes forthcoming columns on Solzhenitsyn’s proposed cure and links to broader social costs.
George F. Will notes a shift as California uses referenda to curb taxes amid a populist mood. Voters, led by distrust of government, strike strong defeats on tax-limitation measures while critics warn of reduced services. The piece contrasts liberal populist impulses with conservative response to direct democracy.
A critique of popular government, Prop 13 debates, and the paradox of permanent power. The text contrasts consent with taxation, arguing true representation remains elusive as citizens seek a stable link between government and the governed despite democratic ideals. It references Chesterton on power, temporariness, and the enduring notion of government by the people.
A Senate probe into Earl Brian links illegal campaign contributions and laundered cash to a California nursing home pilot project. Documents allege pressure on owners to fund Brian's Senate bid, with secret meetings, tied to extending a Medicaid payment pilot, despite legal doubts.
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