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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1981
Page
6
The page outlines that most columns express personal views of contributors and not the newspaper’s official stance, except for the column directly beneath which may reflect the newspaper’s position.
The article argues for exempting the CIA from the Freedom of Information Act due to risks of covert data leaks and compromised intelligence sources. It notes CIA Director William Casey urging Congress for broader exemptions while criticizing the Prime Time Access Rule as failing and advocating FCC deregulation.
William F. Buckley challenges Tony Benn and Paul Johnson over Soviet alliance perceptions. The piece cites Dyadkin's controversial 46 page study estimating Soviet deaths from 1927 to 1954, including famine, purges, war losses, and Gulag deprivations, with figures ranging into tens of millions and noting later years as relatively benign.
CAPT P H Davis argues McComas Hall should be saved from demolition at Concord College to avoid replacing it with a parking lot or office buildings. He cites its heritage, regional growth potential, and a need for a university presence south of Route 60, while noting maintenance gaps and mixed opinions from Mercer Historical Society, alumni groups, and legislators. He urges public discussion before the demolition decision by the Board of Regents.
The piece contrasts rising wealth in Saudi Arabia with social changes and health issues. It notes Western-style consumption among the young, segregation rules persisting, and alcohol and pornography bans clashing with rapid modernization. It cites crime, corruption, and a spike in ulcers as oil wealth reshapes society.
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