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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 2000
Page
4
The text presents the U S Congress statement on religious freedom and expression, followed by an editorial board note and a Bible verse. It identifies Steve Smith as publisher and Thomas A Colley as executive editor. The Bible quote warns of retribution for wrongdoing.
Editorial discusses weekend cruising in Princeton and Bluefield as a social problem. It notes police overtime to patrol Mercer Street, calls for more recreation resources, and public meetings including cruisers to address complaints about noise loitering and business impact.
Jim Terry, city editor of the Daily Telegraph, recalls a Northfork High School Class of 1963 reunion at Fink's Cafeteria and recent hospital emergency room visits. He muses on aging, denial, and a nurse joking about his wife being younger, concluding life is not fair.
Michael Yost of Bluefield WV argues to City Council and Mayor Ace that Bluefield’s spending outpaces growth. He cites population decline from 26,000 in 1970 toward under 10,000 in 2000 and shrinking businesses. He urges immediate budget cuts and tax relief to prevent further closures and a bankrupt city, asking why growth happens elsewhere and urging a balanced budget.
Charles Owens notes Highway Commissioner Sam Beverage’s defense of the Coalfields Expressway as vital for McDowell County. He cites a 96 million state budget, a 920 million total cost, and a groundbreaking at Mount View High School with about 600 attendees. The project links McDowell to Raleigh counties and extends toward Virginia, framing the road as progress rather than a road to nowhere.
Aspen Institute analyzes a toolkit urging campaigns to reach young Americans, recommending devoting at least 10 percent of resources to under-30 voters and using younger spokespersons. The piece critiques the cynicism of targeted pandering while noting potential shifts in civics education and voter engagement.
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