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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 2000
Page
5
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board states its consensus on current issues as expressed by Thomas A Colley executive editor. The column outlines shared positions, guiding the newspaper’s stance on political and social matters. The piece signals unified editorial direction for readers.
West Virginia faces hard economic times with frequent 49th place rankings in jobs revenue and students. Senate leaders Truman Chafin Leonard Anderson and Walt Helmick urge a Finance Committee subcommittee to consult forecasters and craft fair tax standards for businesses to attract new growth and implement concrete actions.
Susan Gullion argues that southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia suffer from scarce jobs while national optimism masks local hardship. She faults politicians for talk over action, cites companies leaving town, and notes regional splits in Virginia and West Virginia politics and development. She calls for targeted investment to attract firms and restore opportunity.
A reader commends Bob Baughman for years of dedicated service as a county deputy expressing respect and recognition for his work.
A long reader letter from a lifelong county resident urges support for Bob Baughman and Sheriff, questions why he cannot qualify for duty, and argues for continued honorable service. The writer urges focus on stopping adult book stores and asks Bluefield and Princeton to pursue unified county leadership and end personal rivalries.
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph provides options for readers to send opinions by mail to 928 Bluefield Avenue Bluefield West Virginia, by a signed fax at 304-327-6179, or by email to editor bdtonline com.
Cal Thomas notes reports of Jane Fonda converting to Christianity, urging restraint and caution. He compares private faith to public display, cites past conversions, and questions critics who denounce her faith. He recalls Eldridge Cleaver and Saul to Paul, stressing spiritual transformation over sensationalism.
A USA Today CNN Gallup survey finds Americans upbeat about a field of eight presidential hopefuls and the feel good elections label. Voters face choices amid abundant information and online tools like presidentmatch com and selectsmart com that compare candidates on policy questions and priorities. Independent voters may see clear differences between Bill Bradley and John McCain as primary decisions loom.
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