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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1997
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board states that Congress shall make no law restraining religion free exercise speech press assembly or petition. The column conveys board consensus with Thomas A Colley as executive editor and cites a Bible verse from Psalms 119 130.
After oath of office the Bluefield Board of Directors met in a private session with City Solicitor Feuchtenberger to discuss the police department asset forfeiture fund. Although not yet official, the move raises questions about openness and timing, with promises of transparency from Mayor Nelson Walker.
Larry Hypes recounts the Sluss family massacre near Bland County on August 2, 1774, amid Shawnee raids. Christina Sluss saved her infant by hiding under a bed. Marion Sluss escaped to a fort and survived to anchor descendants in Four Seasons Country. The event is linked to local markers and Sharon Lutheran Church displays, with notes on historical uncertainty.
A reader notes that juniors and seniors will handle activities to ensure the school year begins successfully, outlining duties and planning steps for a smooth start.
Richlands High School hosts its second annual Back to School Bash on Aug 18 to align juniors and seniors with counselors colleges and military recruiters. Activities include radio broadcasts senior pictures cap gown orders SAT/ACT info and financial aid forms with door prizes from local businesses.
The energy department faces a costly delay as Lockheed Martin subsidiaries clash over Pit 9 cleanup costs. A fixed-price bid collapsed into a long legal fight with missed deadlines, fines, and disputes over contract interpretations. Congress questions the deal as EPA, DOE, and Idaho agencies await a resolution.
State tourism could attract nationwide interest by marketing historic sites and Civil War reenactments like Rich Mountain in Beverly. Rep. Webb notes the potential to create jobs by coordinating state agencies and promoting West Virginia’s historic resources beyond coal and timber. He urges fixing and widening U. S. 60 to boost tourist access and regional development.
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