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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 2000
Page
5
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents consensus views on freedom of religion speech and press, urging respect for assembly and petition. Signed by Gary Adkisson and Thomas A Colley with a publisher and executive editor caption, the note cites a biblical Psalm reference.
Editorial urges responsible review of the courthouse and jail project decision making. It notes voters rejected the referendum, a 3 2 party line vote to proceed, and a $100000 change order dispute. Problems cited include inadequate design for jail offices, plumbing, and data wiring, with possible $15 million debt and concerns from Supreme Court on integrated lines.
Daily Telegraph sports writer Tom Bone outlines four election theories linking football outcomes and superstition to presidential results. The Redskins beat the Titans 27 21 eight days before the vote, Yale beat Harvard predicts a Republican win, and the zero years curse notes presidents elected in years ending in zero often die in office.
A Bluefield resident, George Filer, questions city snow removal policy after a 6 PM visit, noting plowing for light snow and urging the city manager to explain why deeper snows do not prompt evening plowing. He seeks consistency and efficiency in public works.
Jack Anderson and Douglas Cohn critique the Supreme Court’s role in a split 5 4 election decision marking a low moment for judicial authority. The piece argues the Court’s credibility has eroded, notes historical cases like Worcester v Georgia and Dred Scott, and calls for electoral reform and a restrained judiciary to restore balance.
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