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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 2000
Page
4
The issue presents the Daily Telegraph Editorial Board's consensus on first amendment principles including religion speech press assembly and petition. It also features a Bible quote urging sober living and godliness per biblical grace appearing to all men.
After eight years of fights the newly elected Tazewell County Board of Supervisors opened with a concise meeting. The board pledged fewer executive sessions and more citizen input while planning funding for volunteer fire departments. Bill Rasnick led praise for calm, productive start.
Bill Archer reflects on Virginia Tech football ahead of the 2000 Sugar Bowl pitting No. 1 Florida State against No. 2 Virginia Tech. He recalls childhood football memories, the WVU Tech rivalry, and how Tech's program has made fans proud regardless of the game outcome.
Greg Jordan recalls New Year 2000 at the Mercer County 911 Center and his rebuilt IBM computer reacting to the Y2K rollover. The piece explores whether the year 2000 marks the millennium start and the computer’s misdate while Bill Clinton and Reagan appear in dialogue with the machine.
Readers express alarm that life is disrespected and rights are eroded when prayer in schools is restricted, arguing the Constitution is abused and liberty and happiness are at stake.
A persuasive letter argues for preserving prayer at high school football games, invoking First Amendment rights and urging action to keep religious expression in schools, warning against government overreach and calling for citizen study of the Court's role. The author laments secularism, praises technology, and stresses moral guidance via faith for future generations.
Cal Thomas argues Reagan Thatcher and John Paul II deserve credit for toppling Soviet communism, criticizing Time magazine and The New York Times for downplaying their roles. He cites Reagan's 1981 speech, liberal critique, and a shared effort with Churchill Roosevelt and Truman as the broader context and impact.
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