Editorial Page Notes On Opinion Columns
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1977
Page
4
The page explains that most columns express individual viewpoints and do not reflect the newspaper's stance, except for the column directly below which carries the paper's official position.
A devotional note contrasts Isaiah’s plea for health with Darwin’s warning against wasting time. The quotes emphasize valuing life, urging readers to live purposefully and preserve well being.
A federal evaluation of theFollow Through program found Distar taught to low income third graders yielded higher reading and math percentile scores than open classroom methods. Distar also correlated with better school adjustment and personal awareness. The report credits skilled teachers and disciplined schools as key to effective education. It contrasts Carter era Viet Nam forgiveness proposals with congressional actions limiting funding and benefits for deserters, noting public opinion aligns with Congress on this issue.
Not all mafia bosses work, as many leaders unwind with a challenging double-crossword puzzle, blending risk and leisure in their downtime.
William L. Rusher argues that Andy Young’s UN ambassadorship under President Carter has become a volatile trap. Young’s outspoken Africa policy stance and self defending approach raise doubts about his ability to stay in the post or be replaced without political cost to Carter.
Senator Jacob Javits pushes ratification of the Genocide Convention while Buckley weighs its limits and implications. The piece traces Cold War ideologies, cites Soviet and Chinese views, and notes past ABA opposition and evolving support tied to associated protocols.
M Stanton Evans argues that the Miami gay rights vote was not about private conduct but about treating homosexuality as an equal public lifestyle. He contrasts private disapproval with activism and cites San Francisco as an example of larger public integration, noting inevitable outcomes when straight society faces such judgments.
In a broad opinion piece, Paul Harvey condemns foreign and domestic meddling by U S leaders and urges Americans to bury past grievances. He cites Andrew Young in Rhodesia and world historic feuds from Huguenots to Trail of Tears, urging reconciliation and focus on present issues.
Washington voices warn of a legal system overrun by lawyers. The Shah’s comments on village courts contrast with U S concerns that courts are clogged by complex rules, high fees, and a shortage of affordable legal remedy for the poor.
A bloc of congressmen proposes spending 3 million dollars on a national horse census. Opponents are expected to vote against the bill.
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