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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 2001
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents a religious liberty and free speech stance quoting Congress and John 12 43 AV. It references Gary Adkisson as Publisher and Thomas A Colley as Executive editor and notes praise of men versus God.
Editorial notes West Virginia meets the National Voter Registration Act standards and reports no problems to the Federal Elections Commission. DMV staff inquires at license issuance and renewals, with a computerized system requiring an answer before proceeding, while mail registrations remain outside its scope.
Speaker Bob Kiss opposed another state by state comparison of Workers' Comp. Two Marshall University researchers argued for a WV study, but Kiss notes the system was reformed six years ago and further study would cost hundreds of thousands. He urged asking why before spending.
Barbara Hawkins reports from Rock after July 8 flood devastation. Residents survey shattered yards and ruined homes while National Guard and fire chiefs coordinate aid. Montcalm volunteers assist families, and Air National Guard personnel share firefighting skills amid ongoing relief efforts.
A letter from exchange students from Argentina and Brazil expresses deep gratitude to Bluefield hosts and teachers. They thank John and Betsy Feuchtenberger, BHS staff, Mrs Stearts, Mr Whittaker, Ashley Melara Brittany Lacy, Dr Charlie Olmsted, Uncle Bob Rosenthal, Miss Mousy Nora Vee Hants, Cory Lester, Matthew Stonestreet, the Lester family, the Tinders, the Stearts, the Wilsons, and the Stonestreets. They praise the hospitality of Jack and Jennifer McGhee and note the warm memories made during six months in Bluefield and beyond.
The Daily Telegraph will publish letters on matters of public interest. Letters must be concise and include the writer’s signature address and phone number. Pen names are not published and anonymous letters will not be used. names will not be withheld.
Jack Anderson and Douglas Cohn argue that party loyalty and coercive leadership by figures like Tom Delay shape Congress more than democratic processes. They warn the Republican and Democratic power structure mirrors historic bosses and could require broader congressional reform beyond campaign finance changes.
Bobby Swain left a thriving farm supply store to become an artist carving cedar birds. Now 3,876 pieces later he lives with wife Terry on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, selling pieces to Bloomingdale's and Lord & Taylor and chosen for the vice president’s residence. Swain, 56, uses a wheelchair after a college accident but values independence and hard work.
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