European arms talks stall as leaders hesitate
Paris reports indicate Western Europe faces slow progress in redefining disarmament strategy as leaders focus on domestic affairs. Giscard d Estaing and Schmidt back a Franco German joint command, while France fears German reunification could invite neutrality and US decoupling. Giscard plans hearings on strategy for France and the West.
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Legislative intent cited to shield mine safety amid WV energy cuts
West Virginia lawmakers issued a legislative intent statement on potential Energy Department layoffs, prioritizing upper admin cuts to spare mine safety inspectors. The move, praised by coal groups, aims to protect safety staff while the department faces a 1.49 billion dollar budget reduction. Public debate centers on energy commissioner Ken Faerber’s response and proposed administrative savings versus preserving inspector jobs.
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A columnist signs off with a retrospective on 1987 televangelist and political scandals. Jokes and quotes feature Oral Roberts Tammy Faye Jerry Falwell Jerry Hart Gary Hart and Jimmy and Tammy as targets. The piece blends humor with fatigue from celebrity politics and a return to broader struggles.
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Best Grizzard quotes and final joke from a family page
A collection of humorous lines from Lewis Grizzard including quips about Tammy, televangelists, and the Hart scandal plus a closing joke about Jim Bakker and Jerry Falwell. The piece notes Grizzard writes for Cowles Syndicate and is distributed by King Features Syndicate.
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Daily Telegraph letters policy on public interest correspondence
The Daily Telegraph outlines that letters on public matters will be published if they include the writer’s signature address and telephone number. Pen names and anonymous letters are not accepted, and names will not be withheld. Letters may be edited and condensed to fit space.
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Europe doubts U S leadership amid Reagan Gorbachev shift
William Buckley notes rising European skepticism toward U S leadership in NATO as Gorbachev gains perceived peacemaking legitimacy. He questions American willingness to maintain European dominance and ponders a staged withdrawal from Europe. The piece contrasts Berlin protests during Reagan and Gorbachev visits, suggesting Europe’s fatigue with the alliance.
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