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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1996
Page
4
The piece cites the First Amendment and asserts editorial independence. Executive editor Thomas A. Colley frames the column as the board's consensus on free expression, press rights, and assembly under religious liberty.
Editorial lauds the Capra film on its 50th birthday praising its themes of human kindness and angelic intervention. It recalls George Bailey's sacrifices in Bedford Falls, the lost bank deposit crisis, and the angel Clarence who reveals the town's true value. The piece argues not all angels reside in clouds, as Bailey drives trucks and runs a bank, performing miracles of compassion.
Jim Terry city editor shares a heartfelt Christmas reflection praising carols and the spirit of giving. He recalls favorite versions of Silent Night and Ring Christmas Bells, notes lost recordings, and emphasizes putting Christ back into Christmas as Bluefield residents show kindness and generosity during the season.
Letter writer extends thanks to organizers sponsors volunteers and participants for making the Bluefield Walk America a success highlighting community support and civic involvement in a brief note to the newspaper.
Stephanie Meadows reports that the Bluefield Walk America event raised 5500 for the March of Dimes. Local businesses and residents, including Sam's Club and First Community Bank, supported the drive to fund health programs for babies. The effort involved the W.Va. Chapter in Beckley and volunteers across Southern West Virginia.
A declassified log reveals a unit operating from 1978 to 1995 at Fort Meade using remote viewing to aid 25 agencies on 182 projects. The six-person teams worked under four aliases and cost about 20 million dollars, with the CIA terminating the program in 1995. The Secret Service sought help against Carlos the Jackal but the unit failed to locate him, though logs claim some information was of value.
Supreme Court debates whether penniless defendants should retain the right to appeal criminal convictions. Thomas and Scalia push to overturn the 40 year old rule that allows appeals despite unpaid fees, while the majority maintains access already expanded for civil appeals. Critics warn rolling back appeals would widen justice gaps.
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