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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1995
Page
5
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents a consensus opinion attributed to Executive Editor Thomas A. Colley. The piece frames its stance as a collective editorial voice, aligning with the paper’s authority and judgment. It cites no external bodies and emphasizes adhesion to the publication’s editorial standards and perspectives.
Editorial backs Sen. Jay Rockefeller in opposing an amendment to the Coal Industry Retiree Health Benefit Act. It warns that nearly 100,000 retired miners and their families would lose health coverage if the measure passes. UMWA leader Richard Trumka highlights ongoing risks from mining work and coal dust.
Reporter Tom Colley recalls meeting Mrs. Pinckney as about a hundred Civil War re enactors prepare for a second mock battle near Pike View High School. The piece blends local history with Charleston memories and Foote Burns commentary on language changes after the war.
Letter writers condemn the Citizens Watch Group for opposing Mercer County School Board's 6 million annual levy over five years. They defend the levy as vital to underfunded schools and accuse the group of politicizing education while praising the board and voters who supported it. They call for continued local investment in quality schooling.
Cal Thomas reports that Hillary Rodham Clinton joined Mother Teresa at a Washington home dedication for unwed mothers and babies awaiting adoption. She urged cutting red tape to establish the home and advocated adoption as a middle ground between pro life and pro choice, citing examples and urging broader promotion of adoption.
Democrats and Republicans fear a Foster nomination filibuster sets a precedent for future nominees. Daschle notes two earlier successful filibusters in 30 years, while Gorton warns against weakening confirmation norms. The piece also covers GOP gains in special elections, economic caution urged by Tyson, and a Senate bill clash over sanctions on Colombia.
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