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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1990
Page
5
Opinions in the columns reflect the Daily Telegraph Editorial Board consensus with editors Colley Pepalls Terry Hawkins Barker Cuppett. Bible verse Psalm 107 20 is quoted as He sent His word and healed them and delivered them from their destructions.
The piece argues incumbents like Senator John Warner and Representative Rick Boucher face scarce opposition due to PAC money and campaign costs. It decries reduced two party competition, urges limits on PAC contributions to foster contests, and emphasizes the value of challengers to maintain voter choice and democracy.
United Way officials call the goal prudent as they retain last year’s target of 498000 dollars amid a volatile economy. Chairman Robert W. Culler praises local generosity and notes that funds stay local to support 39 organizations from Boy Scouts to the Salvation Army, enhancing life in the Virginias.
A reflective column argues that while the real world brings sorrow and hardship it also yields joy, hope, and acts of compassion. It contrasts suffering with moments of renewal and honors Jim Terry of the Daily Telegraph Princeton Bureau as the author.
A West Virginia group of first and second place winners from a Greensboro regional dance contest travels to San Antonio for the National Dance Competition July 26 to 30, 1990. They seek about 700 per person for travel and fees, plan fundraisers, and urge financial help from readers to represent the area with pride.
The 62nd Quota Club of Bluefield installation was held at the Elks Club with Mrs Dottie Grimm Past Governor First District Quota International as installing officer. Incoming President Lee Ann Burnette received the gavel and president’s pin from Shirley Lytton. Also noted are Michael E. Whittaker named US National Award winner for leadership while in ninth grade at Bluefield Junior High School and new VFW Post 9696 Bluefield members. Nora Bailey celebrated her 105th birthday honored by Greenview United Methodist Church with a tribute planned at morning worship. Jim Firey and A D Coppinger Jr spoke to Kiwanians about the Bluefield Orioles team.
German forces press ahead as France fractures with Petain. Paris invites French envoys to discuss peace terms while some French warships seek refuge in Britain and North Africa. Strong entities include Germany, France, De Gaulle, Petain, Britain, England, North Africa, 1940.
Four East End Baptist Church graduates honored at a 1965 reception. Honorees were Bobby Farley Ann Duff Larry Baldwin Patrice Quick and John Baker. Decorations featured yellow and green class colors. Bluefield Kiwanians will hear their annual Baseball Story at the West Virginia meeting.
Fifty years ago in 1940 Bluefield hosts Dairy Week organized by the chamber of commerce and local dairy men to boost milk consumption. Princeton Lions Club gains its charter from Lions International as Rev Paul L Rover of Bluefield Lions Club delivers the principal address. Compiled by Lillian Roten of the Daily Telegraph staff.
Carl T. Rowan argues that President Bush panders to flag burners and calls for a constitutional amendment to criminalize desecration. He contrasts this with the American Bar Association stance defending First Amendment freedoms and warns against eroding core liberties despite patriotic pressure. He predicts Americans will resist any effort to curb free expression.
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