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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1987

Page

2

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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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.

West Virginia Supreme Court 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.

Public Letters Policy Notice From The Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public interest topics. Submissions must include signature, address, and phone number. Pen names and anonymous letters are not published. Names will not be withheld and letters may be edited to fit space.

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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.

Reagan Free World Iraq Iran Kissinger Kirkpatrick Congress Washington House Senate Soviet Union Moscow U.S Oliver North John Poindexter

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William Safire Jaber al- Ahmad al-Sabah Kuwait National Assembly Free Pakistan Afghanistan Gulf West William Safire N.Y. Times News Service George Editorial Airport Road State Highway Department Brushfork U.S. 52 Princeton Fire Department James Reston N.Y. Times
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