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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1997
Page
4
The passage presents the U S constitutional guarantee on religious freedom and free expression followed by a note that the opinions in the columns reflect the Daily Telegraph Editorial Board consensus. It ends with a Bible quotation about faith passed through generations from Lois and Eunice to Timothy.
Area chambers of commerce join to study a multi use civic center and sports complex for Four Seasons Country. A steering committee led by George Santon and Mark Meachum will oversee the feasibility study funded with 20000 from West Virginia and seeks Virginia support for location. The effort aims to unite residents and boost regional entertainment and sporting events.
Susan Gullion argues that keeping Mercer County Airport viable with affordable fares is essential for regional growth. She notes Chicago to Mercer County flights, local airport options, and the wider impact on Bluefield, Tazewell, and WinterPlace. A regional consolidation could lower costs, attract tourists, and support towns across Southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia.
Kenneth Daniels of Lerona WV criticizes County Commissioners for ignoring sunshine laws and secret dealings. He argues public meetings aren’t advertised, executive sessions exclude citizens, and politicians push for low wage jobs to keep residents dependent. He urges a strong law with teeth.
Clinton White House spent 105000 on a Christmas brochure produced for rush delivery after printing delays and multiple spelling errors. GPO officials cite no editing role. subsequent reprints added 105000 more, with private funds covering costs. Column by Jack Anderson and Jan Moller.
Former Beaver Freddy Simons praises the team and staff for another successful season capped by a state championship. He credits Coach Freddy Simons for leadership and mentorship, recalling his days at BHS and expressing pride in the program’s ongoing success.
Marjorie Estepp Moorefield High School Library Media Specialist challenges a Daily Telegraph column on the Moorefield Big Creek playoff. She notes the on site official marked the spot and a film shows Moorefield short changed by a half yard, urging fact based coverage.
A reader letter from Beth King Andrea Kirk and Dean Williams thanks students for positive playoff coverage of Virginia High School results. The writer urges remembrance of Pearl Harbor on December 7 1941 and criticizes the paper for omitting the event annually.
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