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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1981
Page
15
A commemorative note quotes a Bible verse about the Israelites recalling the cucumbers melons leeks onions and garlic enjoyed in Egypt. The line reflects longing for familiar foods and historical hardship.
Bluefield officials avoid action on dismissing Police Chief James Bivens over the Boone murder case. Nine board hopefuls were asked to state a position. eight declined, Paul Oliver only hinting dissatisfaction without firm commitment. Voters face an unsettled choice ahead of Tuesday's election.
Governor Rockefeller urges both sides to settle the two month old coal strike while the public pressure grows. A UMW miner suggests many strikers might accept a near identical contract, though the paper questions that view, noting further concessions could end the dispute.
William F Buckley argues the Senate may reject Ernest Lefever for human rights post while noting Lefever favors quiet diplomacy with tyrants. He contrasts Argentina and the Soviet Union, cites President Reagan, and highlights Jacobo Timerman's protest that silent diplomacy equals surrender. Timerman, jailed by Argentina, calls for a firmer stance against tyranny.
William L. Busher argues after Reagan era budget cuts that the House of Representatives should be reorganized to reflect a conservative majority. He notes 222 voting for the Grammiatta budget and questions Speaker Tip O Neill's grip, citing precedents in New Hampshire and New Mexico where conservative coalitions shifted leadership to conservatives.
The piece traces Britain under Margaret Thatcher, noting inflation down from 22 percent to 12.5 percent and unemployment easing after a tough two years. It links monetarist policy to broader economic gains, parallels to Reaganomics, and comments on political support within her party and media. It ends with a broader Cold War comparison involving Argentina.
FBI ABSCAM probe allegedly involved forged securities and counterfeit CDs worth billions. Mel Weinberg acted as middleman and was paid over 130000, with claims of recovering nearly 2 billion in fake instruments. Witnesses linked Jenrette and other figures to the scheme amid internal memos and testimony.
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