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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1997
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board frames its column with a Bible verse from Genesis 5 24 noting Enoch walked with God and was taken by God. The piece juxtaposes constitutional law free speech and press with religious reflection in a calm editorial voice.
A watershed AIDS awareness editorial warns that over 30 million people are infected worldwide, a one third rise, and women deaths are increasing for the first time. It notes many in the two Virginias are unaware of their infection, urges vigilance, and highlights rising cases among women and ages 20 to 29.
Southern West Virginia county commissioners outline messages for state lawmakers before the legislators convene. They urge careful consideration of sun shine law changes and Board of Equalization procedures, plus uniform bail schedules, while also urging continued work on workers compensation and educational equality across counties.
Jim Terry recalls family Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings at his grandmother Momma Ruby's house. He describes her swift, joyful cooking, kitchen command, and the loving dynamic with Daddy John, whose soft prayers anchored a lively, crowded, grateful family.
Letters extoll the redeeming power of friendship and reaching down to help others. It argues friendship grows from acts of kindness, communication, and love, urging readers to be supportive, open, and caring in a troubled world.
The article warns fifty million Americans may catch influenza this year with about forty thousand deaths from complications. It cites December to April as peak flu time and describes symptoms. It urges annual vaccination weeks before season start to reduce risk.
Ann McFeatters reports on Marlin Fitzwater former White House press secretary under Reagan and Bush discussing his views on the presidents, media treatment, and the evolving Republican Party. He recalls Oval Office moments, compares Reagan and Bush, and predicts George W. Bush’s 2000 run while noting Clinton’s handling of Iraq and the risk of war with Saddam Hussein.
Michael Thompson and David Wheat of the Thomas Jefferson Institute argue that test score gaps arise from policy differences and community culture. They urge raising academic standards, reducing social promotion, lowering absenteeism, expanding advanced coursework, and cutting pupil teacher ratios with no new taxes.
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