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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 2001
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board identifies consensus on constitutional freedoms including religion speech press assembly and petition. Gary Adkisson is publisher and Thomas A Colley executive editor. Luke 11 23 AV is cited.
Editorial urges Princeton City Council members to be available for meetings and to resign if they cannot commit to regular attendance. Notes difficulty in obtaining a quorum after last week’s election and outlines the arrival of two new members while current members step down. Emphasizes voters’ trust and the obligation of elected officials to serve without lapse.
Letter writer AL Hancock USAF Ret. urges West Virginia to end taxation of military retirement pay, citing Davis vs. Michigan and Supreme Court guidance. He notes retirees contribute over 96 million dollars and total about 8,300 in-state, and asks legislators to treat state and federal retirees alike to stop the tax. Bluefield, West Virginia.
The Tazewell County budget stalemate ends as the Board of Supervisors advances a four cent real estate levy increase to 60 cents, aiming to raise about 600000 to cover school funding and landfill costs. A public hearing is set for next Tuesday at 7 p.m. with meeting at 6 45 p.m.
Readers can share opinions on public issues by mail to Bluefield Daily Telegraph at 928 Bluefield Avenue Bluefield West Virginia 24701 by signed fax to 304 327 6179 or by email at editor bdtonline com.
Real estate magnate Iban Rose backs the Harlem Fiducational Activities Fund HEAF which guides Mont Hall students from middle school to college through chess, academics, travel, and life skills. Director Maurice A Ashley, a grand master, leads a diverse staff aiding 78 students into top colleges while youth achievements include strong dropouts and pregnancies being rare. Rose emphasizes learning beyond school with art music and theater. partnerships with Columbia University and PAL provide space and resources plus scholarships to Maine camps.
Excerpts from editorials discuss the McVeigh execution as a turning point yet highlight Oklahoma’s unity after the Murrah bombing. They also critique Don’t Ask Don’t Tell with calls for leadership, repeal, and safer reporting channels for harassment in the military. The pieces note Barry Winchell’s killing, Fort Campbell’s discharges, and a Gallup poll showing support for gays in service.
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