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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 2000
Page
4
The piece presents the Daily Telegraph Editorial Board's consensus opinions on current topics. It includes the U S Constitution citation on speech religion and assembly. It closes with a Bible quote from Psalms 18 24 about recompense for righteousness.
Editorial praises Jerry West, WVU alum and Lakers icon, for a career spanning player, coach, and executive. Beechurst Avenue and Monongahela Boulevard gain Jerry West Boulevard as Morgantown honors the West Virginia basketball legend and Olympic gold medalist.
B K Necessary writes about how childhood summers differed across generations from outdoor games to lightening bugs. He recalls Dr Kirby and families like Farquharsons, Wilsons, and Rasnakes, noting how change persists yet memories and friendships keep the world anchored as children once played outside without fear.
A writer credits Mr Nelson for acting promptly noting that five to ten minutes more would have been too late. The letter emphasizes timely decision making and appreciation for swift response in a concise hometown voice.
A reader commends Bluefield Rescue Squad for lifesaving actions on March 3 and July 9 2000 praising Paramedic Robert Nelson and EMT Michael Rose for their skill and kindness. The letter also lauds The Sisters Coffee House in Princeton and urges city officials to address gang noise and safety issues on Mercer Street.
Cal Thomas argues Gore faces a Humphrey like dilemma as vice president proximity to Clinton threatened by ethics concerns. He contends Gore aided fund raising, policy shaping, and defense of Clinton while avoiding clear independent stance, risking voter trust and possible history of deception.
In Atlanta Georgia Governor Roy Barnes praises Gore Lieberman while acknowledging the South’s political tilt. Gore insists he can win the region despite polls showing Bush Cheney ahead. Lieberman praises Gore’s courage and recalls Kennedy and King inspirations as demographics and attitudes shape the South’s response to the ticket.
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