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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1995
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents a consensus view on the freedoms of religion press speech assembly and petition with Thomas A Colley as executive editor noting that the opinions in the columns reflect board consensus rather than individual views.
An editorial urges the West Virginia Supreme Court to allow Mercer County’s excess school levy to be cashed. It notes no fraud or abuse in past years and argues voters approved funding last November should stand, stressing impact on education and the need to avoid harming children.
Barbara Hawkins details a contentious board of education meeting where a court ordered $6 million cut to the Mercer County schools budget, angering residents and raising questions about past levy practices. The column critiques legal technicalities, predicts harm to students, and anticipates Supreme Court review.
A reader argues insurers should let patients pick where to receive care to curb soaring health costs. He cites a grandson's X ray bill and a rival price quote about 1000 dollars lower for the same service two miles away. The letter urges regulation of hospital pricing and broader patient options to save money for both insurers and insured.
On Capitol Hill Republicans under Rep. Jim Nussle restrict access to restricted areas, arguing equal entry while lobbyists from major firms can still gain entry via invitations. Critics say grassroots groups and public interest lobbyists face greater hurdles as former members retain privileges.
A reader recounts a West Virginia and Virginia scenic trip starting near Greenbrier County. Highlights include Hill's Creek Falls with a new footbridge, Cranberry Glades, Route 150 scenic highway, Cranberry Visitors Center, a ride on Cass rail buffs, Green Bank National Radio Astronomy facility, and a dusk deer and buffalo view from Paint Bank and Waiteville. Bill Berdine, Princeton columnist, notes local impressions.
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