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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 2001
Page
4
The excerpt highlights constitutional guarantees of religion and free expression. It includes a public domain version of theFirst Amendment and notes that the following columns reflect the Daily Telegraph Editorial Board consensus. It concludes with a biblical citation from Psalms.
In Beckley 25 war veterans from World War II to Vietnam were awarded high school diplomas instead of medals. Harold Bragg initiated the program, and since then West Virginia has granted about 600 diplomas, acknowledging sacrifices that closed the loop from leaving school to serving country.
Adam Goldman, a political aide to George W. Bush, notes his budget disappeared on arrival, lamenting sticker shock at Washington prices as he adapts to a new city and costs.
Barbara Hawkins reports that Gov. Bob Wise enforces a 3 percent across the board cut in state agency spending for 2001 bypassing public and higher education. Agencies cut outside consultants, end the orphan road program, and suspend rental equipment use except emergencies. PEIA reform and premium changes loom, with a cautious timetable from director Tom Susman. Legislative focus shifts to budget, revenue decline, tax debates on gray machines and smokeless tobacco, and census driven redistricting. Mercer County seeks to defend its senate seat amid district realignment.
A reader from Princeton West Virginia argues that laws shield children in vehicles but not the unborn, calling the stance a shame and labeling the fetus an asset rather than a liability. Kenneth Hyltor signs the letter.
Letter writer defends John Ashcroft as a Christian conservative amid ongoing hearings noting liberal opposition, abortion, teen tobacco concerns, prayer in schools, and critiques of modern culture. Opponents face accusations of racism, while supporters highlight Ashcroft's strong faith and absence of racist intent.
The Daily Telegraph publishes letters on public issues and requires the writer to include signature, address, and phone number. Pen names and anonymous letters are not used. Names will be published. Submissions may be sent by mail fax or email to the editor at BDTONLINE.
Jack Anderson and Douglas Cohn argue education should mirror summer school with six to seven subject units five to six weeks each. Focus on one subject at a time, allow teachers to give individual attention, and make foreign language and calculus electives to align with students’ plans.
Editorial comments on Britain's House of Lords approving therapeutic cloning of human embryos while the United States debates stem cell policy. Discusses ethical questions, potential medical benefits for Parkinsons, diabetes, spinal injuries, and CF, and warns of a possible brain drain if America lags. Probes moral, political, and global implications.
Bonnie Erbe serves as host of the PBS talk show To the Contrary, guiding discussions on gender and public policy. The program airs on public television stations and features analysis from Erbe and guest experts.
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