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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 2000
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph editorial board conveys opinions in the columns below. Thomas A. Colley serves as executive editor, signaling the paper’s stance on constitutional rights including establishment, free exercise, press freedom, and assembly.
Editorial notes real people in the state Capital willing to address local concerns and act. It argues cabinet members should allocate time for face to face meetings with southern West Virginia officials at least annually despite limited resources and busy schedules.
An April column by Graham High School teacher and Daily Telegraph writer Larry Hypes surveys time in the Four Seasons area. It blends quotes from Mark Twain and William Harvey with seasonal shifts, noting daylight time, budding flora, gardening work, weather patterns, water worries, and local sports activity from baseball to softball and track.
A reader writes that it does not take a rocket scientist to see a reassessment may not yield relief, yet they insist on voicing opinion on why the process seems unfair and urges consideration of their viewpoint.
Citizens voice concern over a 3.5 million dollar deficit tied to reassessment. New Board members blame the previous regime, warn of tax hikes, and promise citizen meetings were planned but not yet held. A reader urges Emma Hagg to reopen sessions and reconsider 2000 reassessments.
Gratitude is expressed to Bluefield Daily Telegraph staff Bill Archer Eric DiNovo and special thanks to Sue Richmond Kathy Kish for covering Black History Programs. Acknowledgment to Vernon Walton Larry Thompson directors of Bluefield Community Choir The Spirits of Joy and Barbara Johnson The Charlter Family Singers Todd French and Mistress of Ceremonies Leslie Hopkins.
Readers are invited to send opinions on public issues by mail to Bluefield Daily Telegraph at 928 Bluefield Avenue Bluefield West Virginia 24701 by a signed fax to 304-327-6179 or by email to editor bdtonline com.
Daily Telegraph urges readers to complete the Census 2000 form citing legal obligation and potential impact on federal and state funding for roads schools and services. It notes the form takes about 10 minutes and provides help via toll free numbers while stressing accuracy and community benefit. Charles Owens, Daily Telegraph reporter.
The Elian Gonzalez dispute is portrayed as a political battleground over family rights and immigration. The piece argues the boy’s welfare is overshadowed by interest groups, with INS seeking return to his father and Cuban relatives pressing for influence, while public figures threaten outcomes and public order.
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