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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1981
Page
5
In a biblical reference cited by St John the Divine, hailstones are described as weighing from 58 to 100 pounds, vastly exceeding modern baseballs or grapefruits. The passage notes a hailstorm where each stone is about the weight of a talent, illustrating extraordinary divine judgment.
President Reagan proposes delaying automatic benefit increases in Social Security SSI veterans' benefits and pensions to Oct 1 from July 1 to trim a projected deficit. Critics say seniors face unfairness while supporters frame it as necessary sacrifice amid a growing federal shortfall.
The article surveys a revival of gold standard advocacy amid conservative shifts, arguing a gold coin standard would curb inflation and stabilize rates. It cites Jude Wanniski and Jack Kemp proponents, plus Rep. Ron Paul historical figures, noting liberal-left failures as a motivator for fiscal restraint and money reform.
Jose Napoleon Duarte, a civil engineer and founder of the Christian Democratic Party, rose to lead El Salvador’s military-civilian junta after years in exile. His career spans mayoral wins, a 1980 presidency, and survival amid coups, aided by Washington support and broad ballot-backed legitimacy. He travels the United States to press a reform-minded agenda amid Central America’s turmoil.
Paul Harvey recounts a Colorado case where Conservation Officer Frank Rinella helps an injured hummingbird with Jerry Wood and Dr Wes Metzler. The piece then surveys Salvador Duarte and El Salvador politics, arguing a pivot to economic aid over military aid is needed to avoid costly conflict and secure American interests.
A hummingbird receives urgent help from Betty Meuller and Dr Metzler at Woody’s Car Wash, restoring the bird’s feeding ability before release. Nearby, Woody’s staff install feeders. the scene shifts to a broader note on gold standard legislation with various lawmakers proposing coin-based reforms.
A veteran columnist alleges the Pentagon concealed a deteriorating Army in Europe with ill trained, illiterate troops. Secret briefings show tests were manipulated, recruitment favored quantity over quality, and illiteracy persisted. Mayoral pothole fund in Rio Hondo sells ownership certs. $2,500 raised to repair blocks.
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