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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1998
Page
5
The Daily Telegraph editorial board presents the text of the First Amendment and its core freedoms on religion speech press assembly and petition. A Bible quote from Daniel is also featured, noting the prophet's resolve not to defile himself with royal food.
The piece argues crime declines due to a mix of factors including demographics fewer young men, improved law enforcement mandatory sentences and deterrents. It notes drug program effects and a strong economy as contributing, but emphasizes that demographics alone explain much of the drop and cautions against reducing anti crime efforts despite gratefulness for luck.
A Mercer County reader critiques Democratic impeachment rhetoric and poll reliance. The letter argues politicians bend to public opinion, cites Paula Jones and Ken Starr cases, notes Clinton’s stance on partial birth abortion, and questions poll driven governance versus practical outcomes.
Barbara Hawkins salutes Buddy Warden a Mercer County public servant stepping down at year’s end after six years as county commissioner He is praised for emergency services road improvements and humanitarian aid including flood and drought relief and aiding FEMA disaster responses The piece notes his continued community service and affection from friends and colleagues while acknowledging his successor Karen Disibbio
Ann McFeathers reports on Bill Clinton's most noted remarks amid impeachment turmoil. The piece highlights statements on the Lewinsky affair, memory lapses, and public defenses, including a famous exchange over the meaning of is and other late year reflections in a contentious political year.
Bonnie Erbe argues that America already gives vast sums to non profits and that philanthropic effort should innovate beyond Carnegie’s public library model. She notes rising donations to health care research and education, with targeted giving shifting away from race based grants, and highlights the pressure on the wealthy to do more and better.
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