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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1998
Page
5
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents the balance of opinions on constitutional rights and religious references. Publisher Steve Smith and Executive Editor A Thomas A Colley frame the message, citing scriptural authority about serving two masters and the limits of allegiance to God or wealth.
Volunteers organized a popular Mountain Festival and built the Yakkity Yak Playground as SummerFest begins today. Richlands hosts Area Festival and Carnival while Princeton also offers concerts and pageants. Joe Theismann spoke at the chamber dinner. Tonight features Miss SummerFest, Edgar Winter Band, and a free show by 40 West. Activities run Saturday and Sunday including a chili cook off and Exile concert. Stay safe and enjoy the weekend.
West Virginia celebrates 135 years of statehood with a ceremony by Gov. Cecil Underwood honoring former governors. The state has 32 governors since 1863, with creation approved in 1863 and statehood dated today. Princeton to host SummerFest opening with free concerts, Miss SummerFest pageants, and big-name acts. A suit seeks to block partial birth abortion ban, filed by WVU educators and others. WVFL supports upholding the ban as constitutional, part of a wave of similar laws. The Day of Compassion marks AIDS awareness with officials urging continued protection and vigilance amid advances in treatment. Barbara Hawkins, Daily Telegraph senior writer, provides context.
Letter writer Matt Thompson argues that America’s birth and progress stem from divine influence and urges a balanced religious amendment. He warns against restricting faith and predicts scrutiny of personal expressions like a Jesus Saves flag, linking it to social benefits and future legal limits.
The piece outlines a looming 2000 year change with fears over Y2K impacting computers, power, and services. It notes a $50 billion retrofit cost, Senate and GAO actions, and political clashes over the 2000 census. Prominent figures include Sen. Robert Bennett and Sen. Christopher Dodd outlining risks and needed fixes.
Tazewell County moves toward releasing teacher contracts though the 1997 98 budget remains incomplete. County auditors will finalize year end balance July 12, and if funds are not available after that, the school board must adjust budgets and may face cuts.
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