Submission to an Arab blackmail
William Safire argues that Kuwait's emir al Sabah leverages Western oil security against the United States by pressuring it over Gulf tanker protection and Soviet influence. He urges firm policy measures including limiting arms, threatening oil tariffs, and avoiding hostage-style concessions while stressing the need to counter Moscow and sustain Western access to oil.
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Emir al-Sabah
Moscow
America
Editorial slams McGraw travel billing for self promotion
The West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Darrell McGraw billed the state $723 for travel in March and April, with trips from Martinsburg to Huntington and other cities. The editorial accuses him of using taxpayer funds to boost his re election bid while critiquing his time records and lack of accountability. It argues he should focus on the bench and law rather than self promotion.
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Darrell McGraw
Martinsburg
Huntington
Charleston
Shepherdstown
Charles Town
Berkley Springs
McGraw
Morgantown
WVU
Marshall University
Oak Hill
West Virginia Council of Machinists
Parkersburg
Bluefield
Fairmont
Rotary Club
Thomas E. McHugh
Thomas B. Miller
W.T. Brotherton
West, Virginia
Richard Neely
Campbell University Law School
Judge McGraw
Letters raise questions on guardrails and fire department plans
A reader questions guardrail replacements along the airport road and on U.S. 52 intersections. The letter critiques proposed fire department staffing, volunteers, and funding, asking where money will come from and whether insurance costs rise.
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Odd time to do war in Congress
James Reston argues that President Reagan faces a weakened position as he pushes for arms control and seeks bipartisan support. He notes the looming Iran-contra hearings, ongoing Iran-Iraq war involvement, and the need for congressional cooperation ahead of the Gorbachev summit. Reston contends Reagan’s sharp rhetoric contrasts with his request for accord with Congress.
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Free World
Iraq
Iran
Kissinger
Kirkpatrick
Congress
Washington
House
Senate
Soviet Union
Moscow
U.S
Oliver North
John Poindexter
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