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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1989
Page
4
The editorial board of the Dai Telegraph presents a consensus on First Amendment rights including religion, press, assembly, and petition. The piece notes the Bible verse Romans 5 6 as today’s quote and lists editorial staffers and Princeton bureau chief.
The piece supports President Bush's moderate approach with verbal condemnation and limited sanctions, warns against harsher punishment, and calls for maintaining ties with China while condemning its violent actions. It argues more sanctions would worsen relations with a key world power and notes China’s growing openness and population.
Opinion argues for a law holding parents responsible when a loaded handgun is accessible to children. It supports stricter storage rules and considers such negligence a criminal act. The piece acknowledges gun rights but stresses the danger of unsecured firearms in homes and urges state action.
A reader counselled against waiting for U S policy. They urged proactive steps instead of relying on economic sanctions from Uncle Sam to pressure China, arguing for timely responses and decisive action.
A reader urges Americans to keep products labeled Made in China out of shopping carts to pressure China over the Beijing massacre. The letter praises Mike Morris's June 15 column for its vivid imagery and persuasive argument.
A heartfelt appeal requests aid for Terri Kleinfelder, a 39 year old with brittle diabetes, kidney transplant failure, and need for a new kidney and pancreas. A fund is opened at U S National Bank Medford Oregon to raise about 60000 dollars after insurance, with account number 025-6726-902 and contact number 503 773 6714.
Charles Boothe notes in the Daily Telegraph that Roseanne and The Cosby Show differ in style yet share core family love and closeness. Roseanne, a blue collar, money tight show, is praised for relatable realism and humor, unlike the idealized Cosby family fantasy.
Virginia Kitts retires June 15 as a registered representative of Scott & Sting fellow after 12 years with the firm. Previously she spent 20 years with Abbott Proctor Paine and Wheat First Securities. Ralph Oakley, WVVA-TV station manager, wins the Bluefield Sales Executives golf tournament with a low gross 78 at Pipestein. Buck Meachum of H&M Shoe Stores posts a low net 72. Jim Johns serves as golf chairman and incoming president of the complex's fund management company.
Emory C. Williams of Ballard recently received a 30 year service honor at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant where he works as a C-Line operator. An Air Force veteran, he and his wife Judith Gillespie of Rich Creek Virginia have three children. Richard A. Frickle was promoted to vice president and general manager of the Tazewell Industries Division of Advanced Mining Systems after serving as manager of the Tazewell plant since 1976 and a VPI graduate previously with Connors Steel in Huntington.
Fred O. Blue of Bluefield was reelected as Mercer County Republican Executive Committee chairman without opposition on Tuesday night. He urged members and all county Republicans to actively participate in forthcoming national, state, and local campaigns. Also noted was the Appalachian League opener lineup for the Bluefield Orioles at Johnson City, Tennessee.
Fifty years ago in 1939 Bill Davis of Beaver High School delivered an oration at the weekly Lions Club gathering. The club inducted two new members F J Cline of Kresge’s and Alfred Nixon an architect linked with Alex Mahood. Guests included Vic Sorrell, Bluefield Blue Grays manager, and B L Baldwin of American Service Company.
Readers are invited to send letters on public interest topics with signature address and phone number. Anonymous letters are not accepted and names will be published. Letters may be edited to fit space and should be sent to The Editor, Bluefield Daily Telegraph, 928 Bluefield Avenue, Bluefield West Virginia 24701. For policy questions call (304) 327-6171 and ask for Editorial Department.
WHIS radio opened on the 12th floor of the Hotel West Virginia broadcasting at 100 watts on 1420 kilocycles. The call letters derive from owner Hugh Ike Shott initials and the ceremony featured Henry Calloway as guest.
A critical column accuses the US Supreme Court and Congress of undermining civil rights through narrow legalism and reactions to affirmative action. It cites Runyon v. McCrary and recent rulings as evidence, argues white supremacy mindsets persist, and warns of a weakening moral beacon for liberty.
Carl T. Rowan contributes a syndicated column to the North American Syndicate, offering commentary on national affairs and journalism from his perspective as an influential writer and commentator.
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