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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1998
Page
4
A Daily Telegraph Editorial Board note presents a constitutional liberty quote on press and assembly, followed by a claim that column opinions reflect a consensus. It also cites a proverb about pride before downfall and attributes a line to executive editor Thomas A. Colley.
Editorial lauds Smith Ridge in Tazewell County for completing a new water system under a self help pilot in Virginia. Residents dug trenches installed 37000 feet of four inch lines and managed traffic eight hour shifts six days a week. They now tackle Adopt a Highway and beautification while seeking pavement markings from the Virginia Department of Transportation. The piece praises collective effort as a model for other communities.
Pew Center director Andrew Kohut notes the political process hinges on public sentiment as a 60 percent poll indicates Americans might be satisfied to end the matter if Clinton admits an affair with Lewinsky and admits a lie to protect his family.
Bill Archer recalls a brutal 1962 McGuffey High football year on southwestern Pennsylvania fields. A freshman blocking dummy rises to starter, endures injuries, and learns that maximum commitment drives success and protects others.
A reader argues that a universal program places an undue tax burden on some individuals while benefitting all of society, calling the inequity an impediment to equitable taxation and urging reconsideration of who bears the cost.
Governor Underwood champions a state tax reform aimed at fairness and growth. The West Virginia proposal retains a progressive income tax, repeals the health care provider tax, and shifts toward a Single Business Tax to reduce burdens on businesses. It emphasizes local flexibility, equitable taxation, and adapting to societal needs while addressing concerns about revenue impact.
The Farm at Camp Peary in Virginia trained spies for a year at a cost over 150000 per recruit. The notorious 1952 Class of 52 included Upin whose exploits in Asia spanned Thailand Laos and Vietnam era operations. His brutality earned him infamy and a striking personal legend amid CIA circles.
A columnist reflects on visiting mother-in-law and the steady stream of items she ships home from visits. She recalls family occasions, shared memories, and a stubborn habit of returning with old dishes and a moldy bread basket. The piece ends with appreciation for her mother-in-law and a plan to pass the burden to her children.
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