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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1992
Page
5
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents that the opinions in the columns reflect the board’s consensus. J Stanley Warren and Thomas A Colley are listed as Publisher and Executive editor respectively.
An editorial argues that a mere balanced budget amendment fails to restrain chronic overspending and legislative careerism. It proposes 12 year term limits for Congress to curb incumbency advantages, improve resolve, and reduce wasteful spending and pro forma amendments, noting historical deficits and the lack of enforcement mechanisms.
Bois Sevain Virginia hosts the first annual Poke Saladerie and Country Fest near the old mine off Route 644 twelve miles from Bluefield. Rick Boucher will speak at noon while Duke White and David Phipps organize a diverse lineup including Wayne Henderson. park features a 22 ton dinky locomotive, caboose, monument, silo info center, stage, and Coal Miners Opry.
A letter lauds Thorn Elementary teacher Norman Fletcher in the Behavior Disorder classroom. The writer describes Fletcher as a special, caring educator who treats all students as equals and goes beyond duty to make them feel valued. The author notes Fletcher will be leaving Thorn this year and urges the school to celebrate his impact.
A parent recounts attending the May 28 Honors Day at the Mercer County Technical Education Center. The account notes perceived disorganization and lack of preparation by the school, including a student who crossed the stage empty handed with a certificate promised later, contrasting with past ceremonies.
The case of former Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger highlights disputes over ownership of government documents created at public expense. A Center for Public Integrity report argues officials hoard materials for memoirs and political gain, while the Library of Congress contemplates eventual gifting and government control. The piece surveys past cases, with pointed critique of access limits and the persistence of classification as a barrier to public knowledge.
Foreign affairs columnist B J Cutler argues that Washington should curb China’s MFN privileges and push Beijing on human rights and security abuses. He notes repeated China promises and vetoed Congress efforts, a growing trade surplus, and prison labor exports, calling for a policy shift toward more stick and less carrot.
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