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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1981
Page
4
Bluefield Daily Telegraph outlines that most column opinions reflect readers and columnists rather than the newspaper itself, noting that except for the column directly below, the pieces express personal or syndicated views rather than the paper's official stance.
The Social Security Administration admits it has issued checks for up to 15 years to about 8,000 people who were dead. Estimated losses reach $60 million, with many checks cashed by relatives or friends. The piece questions record keeping by federal agencies and public concern over waste.
In a hedge against future invasion fears, European powers, the United States, and the Soviet Union seek to extend Geneva negotiations on medium range nuclear weapons. The aim is verifiable arms limits to prevent a costly arms race and preserve the NATO alliance amid lingering memories of two world wars.
New York commentary critiques the Moon Treaty as a unilateral move to place celestial resources under international control. It traces the evolution of space law from 1967 US private activity approvals to 1971 Soviet proposals, arguing U.S. sovereignty and private enterprise in space would be compromised by an international regime led by the United Nations and Third World blocs.
George F Will analyzes the evolution of U S strategic deterrents from B-47 bombers to a triad including ICBMs and submarines. He discusses vulnerabilities, arms limits, and shifts in posture through the MX and Trident programs, stressing the need to strengthen sea and air options while considering deception and sheltering tactics.
Paul Harvey writes of Christmas gifts for boys and girls and details a Chicago fire department tale. Firefighter Joe Hitz, 17, trained on a long-neck aerial ladder truck reaching 135 feet, handles gear as a 25th floor blaze tests elevator limits and forces a perilous exit.
A dramatic rescue ends in tragedy as two veteran firefighters Joe Hitz and Craig McShane die after an elevator shaft collapse. Rookie McShane reenters smoke to find Hitz, both crushed atop the elevator. A somber farewell at the fire station follows amid community support.
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