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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1982
Page
4
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph presents a set of varied editorial and political opinions. Except for the column directly beneath, the pieces do not necessarily reflect the newspaper's official stance, as editors Hugh Shott and Richard Wesley oversee publication.
The West Virginia poll shows Benedict unknown to one third of locals while Byrd is recognized by 83.4 percent, signaling a tough path for Benedict to unseat Byrd. A separate national survey hints Republicans could fare better in off-year elections, with Reagan's popularity possibly aiding Benedict. Democrats favor Manchin for governor with 32.8 percent, Browning at 29 percent. ACLU challenges Kennesaw gun ordinance, arguing violation of liberty and privacy, contrasting Morton Grove precedents.
The piece portrays a heated White House press saga over Jeffrey Donovan amid accusations of improper gifts and payoffs connected to a Nixon era style probe. It details anonymous leaks, editorial calls for investigation, partisan maneuvering in Congress, and the victim’s defiant response as power politics unfold.
The California rancher Robert Nimmo who leads the VA faces criticism for first class travel, costly car leases, and extensive office refurbishing. Records show numerous first class trips, higher travel costs than coach, and requests to rein in expenses amid a fiscal squeeze.
Paul Harvey and George Gallup speak of national hunger for faith while 12 percent let belief shape behavior. Oral Roberts Jr and Ronald Roberts face drug issues and a fatal self harm incident. Billy Graham’s children show turbulence in youth. Reverend Donald Gerig outlines how parental ministry strains family bonds and can push a child toward rebellion against religion.
The piece argues that a preacher's child bears heightened scrutiny and may rebel against expectations. It notes many ministerial offspring enter the ministry, while warning against interpreting isolated misdeeds as representative and stressing the need for fair law in a civilized society.
Washington profile of Edwin Wilson a former CIA asset who drew money from real estate and shipping ventures after leaving the agency in 1975 He boasted a $10 million net worth across U S properties corporations and Swiss accounts while facing charges over arms shipments and links to Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi The interview touches on CIA budgets dual roles with Seafarers Union and a private consulting firm and notes government vehicle use and the Mission Task Force 157 connection.
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