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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 2001
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph states the opinions below reflect the editorial board consensus. The page includes a constitutional quote about religion and free expression, followed by a Bible verse from Peter 2 24 AV noting healing through stripes. Names Gary Adkisson and Thomas A Colley appear as publisher and executive editor.
The West Virginia Legislature faces a full agenda as the West Virginia Council of Churches plans lobbying on campaign finance reform a ban on video poker sustainable timbering a tax on smokeless tobacco and other matters. They seek timely action on travel time for school buses mental health discrimination PEIA and steps to strengthen marriage and curb divorce while monitoring racial profiling and opposing the death penalty. Lawmakers should address Workers Compensation PEIA attract new business and other key topics promptly, avoiding last minute rushes seen in the past.
West Virginia lawmakers open February 14 and two Mercer County chambers plus the Mercer County Govermental Coalition plan to assemble a wish list and meet with Charleston officials on economic development highways flood control and tax incentives. Executive Director George Lanton notes workers comp and business taxes as competitiveness issues with Virginia. State officials have praised the Charleston discussion format as effective for local needs amid courthouse annex plans and possible state aid. Barbara Hawkins reports for the Daily Telegraph.
Readers complain about insufficient travel time while noting trips to Bluefield and Springville. The letters discuss transportation concerns and compare local routing options, urging improved schedules and greater efficiency for regional travel.
Amy Brooks from Falls Mills appeals over Clinch Valley Head Start not providing a bus for her two children, despite living three miles away. She notes the program serves low income families and contrasts shuttle runs to Bluefield and Springville. She urges action to ensure transportation access.
A reader urges Virginians to demand full honesty about beef grades sold in supermarkets. He explains that advertised terms like Choice or Certified Angus lack yield grading details. The piece outlines USDA beef grading from Prime Yield 1 to Canner, emphasizing yield numbers 1 through 5 for each grade.
The Daily Telegraph will publish letters on matters of public interest. Letters should be as short as possible and must contain the signature, address and phone number of the writer to be considered for publication. The Daily Telegraph will not knowingly publish pen names, nor will anonymous letters be used under any circumstance.
The piece contrasts George W. Bush with Bill Clinton, noting Bush’s punctual, decisive style and focus on education, while Clinton was charismatic and detail driven. It highlights Bush’s Texas roots, his routine, and his belief in assembling a team, pledging to end Washington’s zero sum politics and remain true to his home in Texas.
The piece argues Bush should implement tax relief gradually after Clinton’s health reform failure. It notes House Ways and Means chair Thomas and Senate Finance chair Grassley doubt the $1.6 trillion proposal’s immediacy. It cites Hastert’s stance endorsing abolition of the death tax and marriage penalty as a first step, with Cheney and Greenspan weighing in on cautious, broadly supported measures.
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