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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 2010
Page
4
Samantha Perry reflects on West Virginia's 147th birthday and the state's enduring identity. She shares memories of early years, travels, and the Mountaineer spirit that links residents near and far to the coalfields and blue and gold heritage.
The article lists the Bluefield Daily Telegraph staff including Darryl Hudson publisher and news editor Andy Patton sports editor, with Brian Woodson Samantha Perry and Bill Archer among managing and city editors. A biblical quotation from Psalms 85:6 7 AKJV appears.
The article declares the official start of summer with high eighties to ninety degree heat. It urges hydration and caution to prevent dehydration and heat stroke while enjoying outdoor activities and Father’s Day. Wayne Morgan of West Virginia American Water stresses not overexerting in the heat.
A letter argues President Obama cannot handle pressure, cites BP Gulf oil spill, Gitmo, debt spending, health care reform, Don't Ask Don't Tell and political pressure. Calls for voting out pro Obama legislators to increase direct pressure to force leadership and removal.
The piece notes West Virginia Day and Father's Day as spring ends and explores June 20 milestones. It recalls the Hot Line linking the White House and Kremlin after the Cuban crisis, its first use in 1967, and Joe DiMaggio’s 2000th hit on June 20, 1950. It also touches on the naming history of West Virginia and proposals to rename or attach counties and towns.
The piece recalls West Virginia becoming the 35th state with governors like Arthur I. Boreman, ceremonies in Wheeling, and counties split from Virginia. It mentions solstice timing, summer dates, and political commentary on housing tax credits and Appalachian region policies affecting coal jobs, with quotes from Nick Rahall and Spike Maynard.
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