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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1997
Page
5
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents its consensus opinion on columns below. The Bible verse from Acts 17 11 urges noble reception of the word and daily scrutiny of scriptures seeking confirmation.
The union and UPS reach a settlement after a 15 day strike. UPS agrees to convert 10 000 part time jobs to full time and raise pay for full time drivers by 3 1 2 per hour over five years. The company forecasts 15 000 layoffs short term to regain footing and may lose old business to non union rivals. The piece questions whether the deal truly serves workers or the union.
Bill Archer recalls his freshman year in Morgantown 1967, the crowded Mountaineer Field House, and a pivotal West Virginia history course. He credits professor Elizabeth Cometti and Festus Summers for guiding his view of primary sources, noting how The Thirty-Fifth State merged Virginia era records into a modern narrative.
Secretary Hechler flew to Colorado to testify before Secretary Buckley and a crowd of over 100 citizens. The letter writers describe the hearing as a public event highlighting concerns about policy and transparency.
Secretary Hechler traveled to Colorado at personal expense to defend the state’s strong campaign finance law. He urged closing a loophole that could allow soft money to enter politics as Secretary Buckley faces challenges to the measure approved by voters last November.
The Daily Telegraph will publish letters on public interest topics. Letters must be brief and include the writer's signature address and phone number. Pen names are not published and anonymous letters will not be used. Names will not be withheld.
Washington lawmakers prepare for a high stakes battle over statistical sampling in the 2000 census as Republicans and Democrats trade blows this summer. The debate centers on accuracy, cost, and how results affect future House representation and party power. Columnists Jack Anderson and Michael Einstein note hearings planned this fall and possible Supreme Court action if no agreement is reached.
A Charleston Daily Mail column laments state agencies sprawling into town, noting DMV offices offsite, plans to repurpose the Diamond Department Store for Health and Human Resources, a new 601 Morris St building, and a possible renovation of Stone & Thomas. The piece imagines a future Statehouse Mall and taxpayer benefits.
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