Editorial Board Opinion Note on Civil Liberties
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents a statement noting that Congress shall make no law abridging freedom of religion speech press or assembly. It includes attributions to Steve Smith publisher and Thomas A Colley executive editor and clarifies the board consensus.
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Congress
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Editorial urges funding for seven new water projects
Goodwater editorial calls for over 15 million dollars in grants and loans from the Virginia Department of Health for seven water projects in Tazewell and Russell counties and Bluefield area. The plan would serve 868 residents, upgrade Claypool Hill plant, and build new lines off Route 67 Route 460 and local roads, with emphasis on urgent need due to boil water notices.
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Tazewell County
Russell Counties
Bandy
St. Clair Heights
Bluefield
Cloverdale Estates
Gun Club
Green’s Chapel
Fort Witten
Pisgah
Claypool Hill
Russell County
Health Department
Baptist Valley
Tazewell To
Springville
Commonwealth
Authority
Virginia
Neighborhood Association in Bluefield Crumbling after Enthusiasm Fades
Bluefield residents describe the Neighborhood Association losing momentum over 2 1/2 years. Eight groups formed with church and business meeting spaces, but attendance and interest have dwindled. East Southside group reports unaddressed complaints. city officials promised replies within a month, now past. City budget pressures raise doubt about future action.
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Bluefield
Huntington
East Southside
Inspection Department
Crabtree
W.va
Downtown Richlands remembers a time of self sufficiency and storefronts
B K Necessary, Daily Telegraph, writes a reflective piece on Richlands downtown, recalling family shopping trips to Smith's Ben Franklin, J C Penney, Thorton's, Montgomery Ward, Kresge's, and local stores like Horton's, Goldsmith's, Cary's, and Ramrod. The memoir contrasts past neighborhood reliance with malls and e commerce and advocates revitalizing downtown trade while preserving personal service.
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Richlands
Southwest Virginia
West Virginia
Grundy
Bluefield
W.va
J.C. Penney
Thorton’s
Montgomery Ward
Kresge’s
Paris
Joe Horton’s
Horton’s
Goldsmith’s
Bob
Lorraine Repass
Cary’s
Ramrod
Bob Nassif
Distance learning nears acceptance at UW and beyond
The piece examines the rise of distance learning, noting IDC's forecast of 2.2 million online students by 2002 and highlighting women as a majority. It follows Leslie Jayder-Wilson pursuing a master's in Social Work from the University of Washington while juggling work and foster parenting, and discusses methods, drawbacks, and growing adoption as a 21st century trend.
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Microsoftland
International Data Corporation
Bremerton
Wilson
University of Washington
Leslie Jayder- Wilson
Supreme Court rules ERISA shields HMOs from malpractice suits
In Herdrich v Carle Clinic, the Supreme Court held that HMO treatment decisions are not fiduciary acts under ERISA, blocking federal malpractice actions and sending plaintiffs to state courts. The ruling sparks calls for broader patients rights and tort reform proposals, including sunset laws, contingency-fee caps, higher small-claims limits, and liability guidelines.
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Ashington
WW Crn
Herdrich
Carle Clinic
HMO
U.S. Supreme Court
Lori Pegram
ERISA
Capitol Hill
Edward Kennedy
D.-Mass
Congress
Thomas Jefferson
Cynthia Herdrich
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