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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1976
Page
4
The page notes that most columns express opinions not reflecting the newspaper's official stance except for the one directly beneath. It clarifies the editorial and political pieces vary in viewpoint and are presented as individual perspectives.
A verse from Ecclesiastes urges doing any task with full effort noting there is no work in Sheol. A quote from Edgar A. Guest defines a church as symbol of faith and decency offering comfort and promoting neighborliness through the golden rule.
West Virginia GOP delegates are an uncommitted bloc at the national convention. Governor Moore says 20 of 28 favor Ford, eight for Reagan, with changes possible. Ford leads by about 1,000 pledged delegates. Reagan trails by 70. Convention machinery including credentials could sway outcomes, raising anticipated conflicts and fireworks in Kansas City.
Sen. Gary Hart highlights that the federal government employed about five million people in 1974, roughly the same as 1961. He argues the higher taxpayer burden stems from wage increases rather than headcount, noting many agencies are not understaffed and some could be abolished with little impact on the public.
Californians reject Proposition 15 by a two to one margin amid debate on reactor safety and waste disposal. Legislature acts before the vote, signing three safety measures that proponents say mitigate anti nuclear fears while industry foresees uranium supply and price concerns affecting future growth.
In Kenedy County Texas Tom East a wealthy rancher and grandson of Capt King shares a bleak view of government corruption and national decline. He notes private ranch fortunes and names Duval County politics while admitting he has never voted. The piece contrasts local wealth with broad discontent in the Sun Belt.
William L. Rusher argues that federal action against porn distribution seeks to curb a nationwide industry. He notes actor Harry Reems faced a Memphis grand jury and conviction for distributing obscene material while praising libertarian views on adult consent and private choices.
Paul Harvey discusses eight states calling for a constitutional convention to impose a federal budget balance. He notes fear of broad changes, cites New York City insolvency as caution, and argues Congress may act before any convention to curb spending.
Investigative reporter Don Bolles was killed by a remote controlled bomb attached to his car after pursuing Emprise Corp and crime syndicate links in Arizona. John Harvey Adamson was arrested as the hit man and money was promised for the killing. Bolles had followed Emprise operations involving ramcorp metals and Sportsystems and pressed for racing commission transparency.
The piece argues the nation must safeguard remaining wilderness since no new ones can be created while urban areas continually expand into natural spaces.
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