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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1989
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents its consensus opinions with named editors and writers. The column includes a Bible quotation from Romans 1 22 about professing wisdom turning to folly.
The West Virginia Department of Highways plans a median barrier and safety upgrades on the Crumpecker Hill four lane segment between Princeton and Green Valley. Sen. Tony Whitlow's long campaign spurred the effort, with aims to reduce accidents, widen the road, add turning bays, and install medians. Construction has not been scheduled, but officials support improving access and safety, including possible blinking lights at the ends. Whitlow pushed for five years, seeking median strips and higher standards comparable to adjacent divided highways.
Summer offers teens jobs in stores fast food and services. Local residents and businesses recall a past summer job directory by the Princeton Mercer County Chamber of Commerce that matched teen workers with openings. A renewed program could benefit both youths and employers.
A sweeping montage traces the price of belief through history. From ancient Rome to Christ’s burdened cross, through inquisitions and battles, to Civil War scenes, World War II, MLK, Tiananmen, and beyond, an announcer notes the cost of conviction.
In a note to readers, the writer credits combined community efforts for Bluefield becoming a more beautiful place to live each year, expressing appreciation for ongoing improvements and civic spirit.
The Bland Road Centennial Tree Committee and the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce thank 60 donors for planting trees along Bland Road in memory of loved ones. Plaques are being prepared, with installation soon, and participants will be notified. Special thanks to Appalachian Power Co for engineering, Bluefield Sanitation for planting, the City of Bluefield board, Bland Road residents, and local news media.
A music historian corrects Aubrey Garber’s recollection of Johnny Cash’s beginnings. Cash’s first Sun recording appeared in 1955, with Cry Cry Cry as his first nationwide hit reaching No 14 on the Billboard country charts in November 1955, following Elvis’s Baby Let’s Play House.
The column criticizes GOP leaks and coverups surrounding Reagan and Bush era figures. It highlights James Watt's alleged influence peddling and HUD embezzlement cases while accusing the administration of diverting attention from corruption and profiteering. It calls for accountability from President Bush and party leaders.
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public matters and requires the writer to include signature address and telephone number. Pen names and anonymous letters will not be published. Names will not be withheld and letters may be edited to fit space.
Mrs. Charles Hurst and Mrs. Edith Carper hosted Circle 1 at Mrs. Hurst’s Green Valley home with leader Mrs. Harold Catron and guests Rev and Mrs. Dan Hogan and son Jonathan among others. Our Lady of Victory Altar Society honored Carl Benington after the 6 pm liturgy in Gary, with a Mass request for his father Janice Lopez’s father. Sister Cathleen of the Princeton Sacred Heart Altar Society was feted at a reception as she prepares to leave for Windsor Conn. Mrs. M R Louthan spoke on safety at the Bluefield Woman’s Club meeting at Graham Presbyterian Church. 1964 nostalgia notes recite Dottie Gills’ luncheon and family visits from Morgantown to Chicago.
Fifty years ago in 1939 John Strother Pearson son of Mr and Mrs C A Pearson of Washington Street was among 51 graduates in medicine at the University of Virginia commencement in Charlottesville Virginia Audry Williams of the Daily Telegraph staff compiled the item.
Carl T. Rowan writes from the North American Syndicate outlining his syndicated column voice. He discusses national affairs and media dynamics with emphasis on public communication and editorial stance.
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