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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1997
Page
5
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents a unified stance on current issues. The column reflects the editors’ collective viewpoint, outlining guiding principles and preferred policy directions without attributing individual opinions.
Editorial notes concern over Mercer County and Tazewell County airports amid regionalization talks in Bluefield. Chamber reps urge backing airline service to keep local businesses from relocating, improve pilot facilities, and encourage use of commercial flights. Emphasizes need for air and road links for regional growth and a brighter future.
Tom Colley argues that while The Basketball Diaries movie raising questions about impact on Michael Carneal, most viewers do not act on fictional violence. He urges warning labels, access controls, and parental guidance rather than broad censorship, asserting common sense should guide entertainment exposure.
Bluefield West Virginia reader C Michael Cunningham writes that the Paducah school shooting victims become martyrs for their faith. He cites biblical consolation and missionary quotes, urging forgiveness and viewing the slain students as recipients of the crown of life.
East River Mountain Top Band earned high praise at Bluefield High School for a Christmas program that blended swingy Sleigh Ride with classic carols after only three months of rehearsal. The audience gave a standing ovation and Coupled with thanks from Eugenia Hancock, Mel, and the Bluefield Fine Arts Commission, the event bonded the community.
A Washington briefing notes Reno and Freeh face a TV audience Tuesday over the independent counsel issue in the Clinton-Gore fund-raising flap. Burton hopes for a public clash, but no battle is planned. The piece also covers West’s Senate confirmation as Veteran Affairs secretary, Saudi Arabia’s Christmas tree seizure, and holiday shopping trends with layoffs looming at Eastman Kodak.
West Virginia senior activist Don Yoak leads a push to urge Congress and the Legislature to pass tax credits for long-term care insurance premiums. He seeks a 10 percent federal and 15 percent allowance, backed by Senate Finance Chairman Osher Craige and leaders Earl Ray Tomblin and Bob Kiss. The plan argues credits reduce poverty risk and curb growing care costs.
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