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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1998
Page
4
The text presents a variant of the First Amendment quotation followed by a note that the opinions in the columns below reflect the consensus of the Daily Telegraph Editorial Board. It names Thomas A. Colley as executive editor and includes a biblical citation in Luke 12 34.
The piece notes 69,000 handgun purchases blocked from 2.574 million applications under the Brady law and 242,000 blockages from 10.3 million over its life. It cites felonies or indictments as the main denial reason and predicts broader checks for all firearms in November, arguing such steps, though limited, still matter.
The Princeton Mercer Chamber of Commerce fundraiser celebrated a decade with strong community support and free concerts drawing an estimated 5 000 attendees Friday and 6 000 to 7 000 on Saturday. Sponsors funded the performances as local leaders volunteered in food and concessions, underscoring Four Seasons Country pride. Pieris SummerFest was a success.
SummerFest in Princeton celebrated its 10th year with free concerts drawing large crowds despite mixed weather and vandalism in Town Square. Highlights included Donna Santon’s volunteer efforts and a longtime attorney’s annual SummerFest alimony anecdote. Weather canceled most Music in the Square programs except Kiddies Day. Barbara Hawkins, Daily Telegraph senior writer.
A reader questions why innocent people including children are maimed and killed yearly by drunk drivers, urging heightened awareness and action. The letter emphasizes severe harm caused by impaired driving and calls for accountability.
Don V. Hylton of Bluefield Va questions the Telegraph editorial on repeat drunken drivers. He argues for identifying offenders and informing the public while noting consequences for innocent drivers and victims. The editor retains focus on targeting the drunk individual rather than the vehicle.
Readers are invited to send opinions on public issues to the Bluefield Daily Telegraph at 928 Bluefield Avenue Bluefield West Virginia 24701 by signed fax to 304 327 6179 or by email to editor bdtonline com.
Richard Grimes argues WV should mimic Maryland and Pennsylvania pollution controls to cut farm waste. He notes Potomac pollution linked to Eastern Panhandle poultry and cites Kentucky and North Carolina measures. Legislature urged to act to protect tourism and waterways.
President Clinton’s China trip from Thursday to July 3 faces intense congressional scrutiny over alleged missile and technology issues. Critics warn of heavy political costs at home as lawmakers push China sanctions and probe campaign contributions while avoiding business delegation ties. No major breakthroughs are expected as tensions from Tiananmen haunt diplomacy.
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