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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1996
Page
6
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents a declaration anchored in the First Amendment. Executive editor Thomas A. Colley notes the column expresses the board's consensus on religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition rights, citing a biblical reference for emphasis.
Editorial lauds a 300000 City of Princeton grant with 5000 match for demolishing unsafe condemned properties. It cites improved health and safety, reduced fire and drug activity, and calls for county maintenance codes and financial aid programs to raze other derelict structures. The piece commends city officials and Region I planners for securing the award and anticipates immediate action when weather allows.
Reflections note the Little Jimmie Christmas Party on December 23 at Bluefield Parks and Recreation, sponsored by the Daily Telegraph for 75 years. It also recounts December events from Gone With the Wind premiere to Sitting Bull’s death, Edward VIII’s abdication, Pearl Harbor, Maxwell’s estate dispute, and the Nativity story, all tied to December’s memory.
A Sarasota Herald Tribune letter notes Spurrier’s Emory & Henry spread echoes a 1946 Tazewell Bulldogs formation. The writer, Jim Sunline, links a local high school past to a Florida Alabama title clash, recalling Burley Bowl origins and Conley Snidow’s innovations. The piece reflects on football history and its influence on a major game.
Republicans warn that Hillary Rodham Clinton could push for a formal role in welfare reform and fuel attacks on President Clinton’s agenda. They fear Carville’s rhetoric and seek tough air quality rules while postponing broader national policy battles in the 105th Congress.
Washington report notes Sen Robert Byrd addressed 15 new senators in a closed session urging them to reflect, read the Constitution and avoid pool-room rhetoric. He warned the Senate values deliberation over speed and explained the difference from the House while stressing patience and responsibility. Rockefeller shows new Democrats elaborate TV studio costing over 200000 dollars, with the Senate studio operations at about 2 million annually.
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