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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 2000
Page
5
The article presents a constitutional rights emphasis quoting Congress and the freedom of religion press speech assembly and petition. It notes the columns reflect the Daily Telegraph Editorial Board consensus and includes a Bible verse from Psalms 86 5 AV.
Editorial notes West Virginia Turnpike has costly upgrades but warns driver error still causes fatalities on the Turnpike and U.S. 19. It argues highways improve with funding, yet caution remains essential for all drivers on high speed roads.
The Rev Barry Lynn of Americans United for Separation of Church and State notes that the religious right is not driving but is clearly in the car, likely to try seizing control of policy as President-elect Bush forms his administration.
Jim Terry reflects on Christmases past and the enduring memory of his mother as the holiday lights rise. He recalls a frugal upbringing, a supportive father, and a favorite radio gift that brightened winters. The piece ties memory, love, and sense of peace to the act of lighting the Christmas tree.
Readers urge restraint after heated discussion of the bond issue. The letter warns against further slinging of blame or mockery and calls for calm as the dust settles on the public financing question.
A reader from Northfork WV urges a no vote on the March 10 school bond, arguing lottery funds and tax burdens strain schools and taxpayers. The letter cites lottery allocations, property taxes, and veterans tax relief as reasons to oppose the bond and calls for voter turnout and accountability in Bluefield Daily Telegraph opinions.
In Florida and nationally African Americans tilted toward Gore, while faulty machines miscounted ballots raising concerns over voting access. Bush struggled with black voters, gaining little despite outreach, and the Florida issues included stricter ID checks and purges. Jack Anderson and Douglas Cohn analyze the unresolved Florida story.
West Virginia faces a weak college going rate but notes progress amid calls for higher education. The speaker highlights 55 percent college attendance, urging sustained effort from teachers, counselors, ministers, and officials to expand higher education and attract business, with input from Dr. Renando Holland and outgoing Education Secretary David Ice.
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