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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1996
Page
5
The quoted passage sets forth limits on government action regarding religion and expression. It protects the establishment and free exercise of religion, freedom of speech and of the press, and the rights to assemble and petition for grievances. These protections underlie civil liberties in the United States.
The Mercer Mall faces criticism for continuing to ban smoking only in some areas while amendments to the county Clean Indoor Air ordinance weaken its reach. Mall manager Dan Diamondidis says the mall maintains a no smoking policy in department stores and restaurants with separate smoking areas. Board of Health members clash over the amendments, with calls to protect public health and concerns about appointment processes lingering.
Susan Gullion recalls lean holiday years and the joy of handmade gifts. She questions the frenzy for expensive toys, urging families to remember the true meaning of Christmas and celebrate together, rather than chase costly desires.
A Concord alum writes fondly of Sidney Bell professor of history at Concord College from 1963 to 1992 who died December 13 in Athens. He praises Bell as a principled civil libertarian environmentalist and peace advocate who challenged segregation and faced dismissal attempts. Bell’s legacy is seen as shaping community standards beyond the campus.
Cal Thomas summarizes a column urging Maryland religious leaders and churches to reclaim the duty to aid the poor as government funding dwindles. He cites a 1996 meeting with Gov Parris Glendening, argues personal parish charity can replace welfare state expansion, and calls for clergy to promote helping the poor as a religious mandate while criticizing reliance on institutions.
The article argues that entertainment industry executives and performers defend obscenity profits and resist censorship. It condemns they blame parents for children's behavior, denounces self regulation as insufficient, and notes calls for a V chip and a controversial rating system championed by Jack Valenti. The piece portrays regulators as ineffective and politicians influenced by industry money.
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