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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1999
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph editorial column states that the opinions reflect the Editorial Board consensus. It includes the publisher and executive editor credits and quotes a biblical verse from Deuteronomy 30 19. The passage emphasizes choosing life over death as a moral imperative.
Editorial notes two factors in financing the Mercer County Health Department as Bluefield Princeton and county leaders seek a balance between fair taxation and public health. They call for cooperation to find a temporary funding fix, with hospitals possibly aiding, while a permanent agreement is pursued.
A Graham High School alumna is praised for personal achievements while a reader disputes a published claim that she belonged to a state champion band. The letter clarifies no Virginia State Champion Band exists and notes Tazewell and Richlands earned Virginia Honor Band titles at recent festivals.
The Daily Telegraph highlights a bustling summer in Bluefield and Mercer County with Music in the Square at Princeton and Main Street Concerts at Chicory Square. Brandy Austin leads opening night, followed by Ramsey Street School and Voice of Praise acts. The piece also notes the Appalachian League baseball season at Bowen Field with the Bluefield Orioles and Princeton Devil Rays. Josh Hamilton may join the roster. The bicentennial plans in Tazewell County and nearby West Virginia State Fair draw regional excitement. Larry Hypes notes community pride and enduring local talent.
Evan Bevins of Marshall University reflects on 1998-99 test results for Aner County schools, critiquing time allocations and the value of standardized testing. He argues tests may not accurately reflect student knowledge and suggests shorter spelling time and more focus on geography science and math, plus student surveys.
Ann McFeathers surveys renewed push for most favored nation trade status with China as U.S. policy faces political headwinds and lingering concerns over espionage, human rights, and China’s WTO entry. Clinton and Bush administrations seek continuity amid friction, market appeal, and China’s growth.
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