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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1997
Page
4
The piece presents a constitutional summary of religious and free speech rights followed by an editorial board consensus note. It includes a Bible quotation from Psalms 91 1 2 under the Bible quote line and identifies Steve Smith as publisher and Thomas A Colley as executive editor.
City board approves naming Bluefield Youth Center Herb Sims Youth Center Bluefield Auditorium Bluefield Memorial Auditorium City Park Tony Lotito Park and the new baseball field at City Park in honor of George E. Fanning plus Hardy Street Playground for J C Tonsler. The piece honors Lotito and Sims as foundational figures in Bluefield recreation and credits Fanning Tonsler and the Orioles legacy.
The piece argues that what fathers really want on Father's Day is time to talk and share family stories. It suggests avoiding gimmicks like tools or edible chocolate props and emphasizes listening to fathers to learn their heritage, life lessons, and memories. If the father is gone, speak with those who knew him to revive his stories for the family.
A letter questions the fund's size and argues against hiring an accountant. The writer advocates an independent audit to clear up the conflict and let results stand, suggesting accountability and transparency in handling finances.
Defense attorney Mr. Jones spoke to reporters outside the Bluefield West Virginia courthouse saying the remarks were an uphill battle. He claimed the world watches CNN as the trial of Julia S. Barrett in Bluefield unfolds.
The letter to the editor prompts calls for a 911 audit and full accounting of funds. The writer recalls Mr Jennings’ opening remarks while accusing him of deflecting and not answering two questions about 911 funding and clear accounting. The suggestion ends with a calculation idea using the county's phone count and per line cost.
The Daily Telegraph publishes letters on public interest topics. Letters must include the writer's signature address and phone number. Pen names and anonymous letters will not be published. Names will not be withheld. Letters may be edited or condensed to fit space.
The piece contrasts White House calls for a clean disaster relief bill with Republican added amendments to avoid a future shutdown and to curb Census sampling. It cites fears of bias in redistricting, blasts media attention, and recalls Boland era restrictions. It recounts Byrd pork projects and Democratic misgivings about nonessential amendments.
Washington DC observers recount Defense Secretary William Cohen’s bid to draw a line between permissible and forbidden adultery in the armed forces. The move triggered backlash over double standards as General Joseph W. Ralston faced promotion doubts and a sex study commission was floated amid overseas trips and shifting top brass.
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