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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1981
Page
5
Hugh Short editor and Richard Wesley executive editor are listed on this page. The columns on this page represent a variety of editorial and political opinions. With the exception of the column directly below they do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper.
A column reflects on Ruths parched corn in biblical times and contrasts it with the UMW coal contract drama. It notes a 36 percent pay rise over three years, a new dental program, and pensions for widows, but faces distrust as miners jeer and the vote looms. A cautious forecast questions ratification amid a divided union.
William F. Buckley discusses U S policy toward South Africa, noting tensions over apartheid and intelligence circles. He recalls diplomatic bans on South African officials, questions State Department handling of a meeting between General Van der Westhuizen and Ambassador Kirkpatrick, and likens events to broader Cold War era diplomacy. The piece blends critique of immigration screening, regional politics, and reflections on figures like Andrew Young and Gowon.
Loeb Julie, a 60 year old Bronx born inventor, accuses the Army of rejecting his portable high tech calibrator despite its claimed $200 million ten year savings and superior performance. Government officials praise current systems while Congress investigates waste and misconduct in Pentagon procurement.
An examination of NEA funding argues national subsidies harm creativity and flood the program with dubious projects. It cites grants such as five thousand dollars for a Feminist Radio Network conference and ten thousand for a tribute to Alex Haley, noting bureaucratic drift and the belief that public funds should not decide art.
The piece notes Chicago’s Cabrini Green housing project facing similar black on black violence as Atlanta, with residents arming themselves amid perceived police inadequacy. It contrasts broad national concern for Atlanta with Chicago’s muted attention while detailing local fear and ongoing violence.
Chicago reports show Cabrini Green has 47 shot this year with 10 deaths in two months. Mayor Byrne tours the project with an armed escort vowing protection as 48 police patrol units target gangs and ex convicts. Authority leaders dismiss the plan as a Band-Aid on cancer amid housing criticism.
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