Editorial Page Columns Reflect Bluefield Daily Telegraph Views
The article introduces opinion pages in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph with editor Hugh Ike Shott and Richard Wesley as executive editor. It notes the columns present editorial and political viewpoints, and that except for one column, the pieces do not reflect the newspaper’s official stance.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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Hugh Ike Shott
Hugh Shott
Richard Wesley
Quotable Motto on Foolish Voices in Public Places
A proverb expresses that fools reveal themselves by many words and loud speech. It cites Ecclesiastes 5 3 to warn against excess chatter and the folly of talkativeness in public life.
Outrage over NBC homos scene and local animal control debate
A critical letter warns NBC may misuse a Tony Randall comedy to portray homosexuality as acceptable, urging parents to resist. The piece then shifts to letters about animal cruelty and a stark contrast in shelter programs, praising Mercer County’s humane system and noting Tazewell County’s $85,000 budget concerns. A Tazewell Humane Society meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. to seek a constructive solution.
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NBC
Tony Randall
National Broadcasting Company
Mercer County
Mercer
Tazewell County
Tazewell County Humane Society
Humane Society
Hawkins
Hankins
Mercer Shelter
Tazewell Board of Supervisors
Bluefield Telegraph
Humane Animal Shelter
Board
Epstein
Harry Heflin
WVU
W. Va
New York
Mason Angle Lashmeet
W.va
Bill Hankins
Health Department
Bill Hawkins
John Hubbard
Marilyn Crouse
Tazewell Animal Pound
Pound
Crouse
Ms. Gillespie
R.S. Neal
Bluefield
Mercer County Humane Society
Tazewell Shelter
Tazewell
Tazewell Animal Shelter
Mercer Humane Society
Mercer County Shelter
R.A. Watson
Victor
Mercer Mall
Humane Society of the
United States
Flipper
Lassie
Humane Society of the United States
S. Street
N.W
Washington, D.C
Jeanne Roush
Wildlife Protection
North Carolina
USDA
Washington
Kitty Wooldridge
Tazewell Humane Society seeks volunteers amid shelter concerns
Letters to the editor from Tazewell County residents discuss animal shelter operations, funding questions, and calls for improved cooperation with county officials. A Sept 2 meeting is announced at the Tazewell County Library, inviting taxpayers to participate.
Debate on animal rights and farm industry ethics heats up
Letters from readers in Princeton and nearby towns rail at animal exploitation and farming practices. Contributors reference Sally Taylor, Victor the wrestling bear, and local shelters while urging humane treatment, improved facilities, and action from authorities.
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Animal Shelter
Sandy Brown
Joyce Cooper
Marylyn Crouse
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Cedar Bluff
Sally Taylor
N. Ferguson
Princeton
W.V
West Virginia
Huntington Highway Association, Inc
K.A. Ammar, Jr
West Virginia University
N.E
Tazewell, Va
Ms. Crouse
M. Whitt
Victor the Bear
East River
Henry
Berry's
Ronald Reagan
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