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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1990
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents its consensus on current issues with named staff members listed. A Bible quote follows, denouncing a rebellious people and urging truthful prophetic guidance. The passage warns against seeking pleasant lies and slanted counsel.
Editorial urges quick completion of the Falls Mills water project as key to luring Woodtech to the Falls Mills area and keeping Bluefield Beverage and Virginia Foods in place. PSA negotiators and Pocahontas discuss final contract to supply Falls Mills and Bois Sevain with water, highlighting jobs and economic dollars at stake for Tazewell County.
After 11 days the annual drive has raised less than 2600 dollars of a 12000 goal with 19 days left. The shortfall threatens to deprive hundreds of youngsters of a Christmas. Readers are urged to visit the city auditorium at 1 pm on Christmas Eve to review daily figures and donate.
West Virginians note Gov. Caperton's shoving match with a cousin drew broad national attention from Western states to Florida. The state media say coverage was blown out of proportion in Charleston while residents in other places heard the story widely.
A reader asks if annual costs are so high that the city cannot afford festive Christmas decorations. The letter presses for affordable, annual holiday display while urging municipal spending scrutiny.
Jimmie Sargeant of Bluefield West Virginia laments the lack of holiday decorations and lights around Center Square and cross streets. He recalls decades of festive displays and worries children won’t see Bluefield in Christmas splendor this year.
The 1990 Mercer Tazewell Leadership Program sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce concluded with graduation ceremonies for participating employees. Thanks go to Nelson Walker of the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce A A Modena and Anita Blaydes for guiding months of seminars on local resources and future opportunities, reflecting employer support such as Paper Supply Company.
Readers are invited to submit letters on public interest matters. Letters must be concise and include the writer signature address and telephone number for consideration for publication.
In a parliament speech Hussein invokes Hashemite protectorate ties to Mecca and Medina prompting Saudi fears of a Jordanian role in a broader plot with Iraq. Officials discuss Jordanian ties to Hawk missiles and possible intelligence sharing as Kuwait invasion looms.
Singapore shifts power as 49 year old economist Goh Chok Tong becomes second prime minister, succeeding Lee Kuan Yew who will stay as senior minister. Lee led decades of growth, strict governance, and deterrence while pledging ongoing influence and advice from his sickbed.
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