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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1990
Page
5
The Daily Telegraph’s opinion page notes consensus of the Editorial Board with members listed. A Bible verse proclaims slothfulness as akin to wastefulness from Proverbs 18 9.
Editorial urges higher taxes to fund a better West Virginia education system. It cites long standing shortfalls, teacher pay, and capped agency budgets, arguing lawmakers must adopt fair plans that treat all taxpayers equitably to secure children’s future.
A McDowell County group the McDowell Action Committee worked with state police and Consolation Coal to prevent overweight coal trucks on Route 16 in Squire. Michael Hines urged mines not to overload and told Sidney Jones to report any overloads. The effort shows citizens and business can protect the community without harming jobs.
West Virginia lawmakers debate a five member PEIA commission as a countrys largest health plan faces solvency risk while New York considers a 25 cent battery deposit law to fund recycling. environmental concerns grow over toxic metals and groundwater impact. Richard Grimes reports from Charleston.
A voter writes that Caperton borrowed Raese ideas, notes tax hikes and deficits under Caperton, teachers striking for funds, and a fictional Partnership for Progress. The piece links Raese's platform to Caperton's actions, questions campaign financing, and ends with a comment on political moves toward North Carolina.
The Bluefield YMCA hosted Salvation Rock 85 at Bluefield City Auditorium with Mylon LeFevre and Broken Heart, the No. 4 gospel band nationally, plus a John Henry Festival at Appalachian South Folklife Center. Eddie Kessinger and Cynthia Lewis named chairmen for WV Mental Health Bellringer drive. Firefighters raise funds for muscular dystrophy on Fill the Boot Day, netting $1,733 last year. J Hobbs of One Hour Martinizing in Bluefield earns praise for removing a tough stain in a Mi World challenge.
Fifty years ago an advertisement from 1940 promotes a back to school sale at Don's Beauty Shop. The copy invites readers to go to school with curls and claims attractive, flattering permanent waves. Complete permanents start at $2.50, with styling by Lillian Roten of the Daily Telegraph staff.
The writer recalls his Gwinnett County lineage and twelve Grizzard kin. Uncles Walt, Wesley, and Frank are sketched through moonshine, cars, law, and courtroom humor. Aunt Rufie’s death binds memories, while the narrator vows to pallbear Aunt Rufie and preserve a heritage of laughter and resilience. Lewis Grizzard notes his Cowles Syndicate byline.
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