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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 2000
Page
5
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents a consensus note and quotes a Bible verse. The text includes a constitutional passage on religious freedom and a Bible quote from Jeremiah 4 22 AV. Gary Adkisson and Thomas A Colley are listed as publisher and executive editor.
Editorial lauds Mercer County 911 telecommunicators who handled 91 calls between 6:30 and 8 a.m. during freezing rain and black ice. It commends Princeton Rescue Squad, Bluefield Rescue, Matoaka volunteers, and area law enforcement for swift, coordinated response amid hundreds of accidents.
A 911 supervisor Barbara Graham praised the telecommunication staff Ted Jamrose and Richard Shagoury for the excellent job they did in handling calls, noting the effort as a fantastic performance.
Pepper and Shaffer share Christmas preparations at their home with Our Lady and a tale of candy canes, cookies, and gifts. They recall past mischief with Dr Watson, and praise shelter helpers Barbara Johns and Karen Simmons who aid the Mystery Dog near Pike View School while urging readers to support animal shelters this holiday season.
A reader laments political strife and broadcasts blame for military morale while urging civility. The letter notes Saddam Hussein and terrorism fears, accuses leaders of manipulating stocks, and warns of harm to ordinary citizens. A second feature praises a Bluefield family for a dressed goose that amuses locals with seasonal outfits. Beverly Odle Montcalm, West Virginia.
Cal Thomas argues that Al Gore's assertion of entitlement to the presidency is premature and unsupported by law or fact. The column cites Palm Beach ballot disputes, double punching, and polling anomalies to question Gore's claim while urging transition planning for Bush and a formal investigation into alleged voting irregularities.
The piece argues Social Security is no longer politically untouchable as Bush supports private accounts for younger workers while seniors retain benefits. It cites polls showing public support for privatization and notes some Gore allies also backed accounts. It concludes reform is overdue for both young and old, with Linkletter backing seniors.
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