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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1998
Page
5
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board frames its stance on constitutional rights including religion and free press. Executive editor Thomas A. Colley notes the column reflects board opinions with a biblical reference from Luke 12 31.
Senior citizens hope for a miracle as the Mercer County Commission on Aging seeks finances to keep the Multi-Purpose Center open. The June 30 closure was announced but may be reconsidered with strong backing from officials and private groups. Board president Kathryn Bayless warns rapid, substantial funding is essential to avoid a final end. Del. Elizabeth Osborne notes the matter is not over, but sustained support from both community and state is required to keep the center alive.
Community supporters recall building a modern playground and defend the one million dollar Senior Citizen Center as vital for social life and seniors’ health. A center for aging may be replaced, but critics argue the facility remains essential, offering friendship and warmth Susan Gullion Bramwell writer notes the personal toll of isolation and the value of social spaces for seniors.
A reader commends an honest garbage collector while criticizing customers for inflating costs. He cites Public Service Commission price increases and shared customer spots that leave the hauler unpaid. The writer laments theft from past dumping and pleads for preserving a workable waste pickup system.
Cal Thomas condemns Spice Girls for appealing to young girls at a Washington appearance with provocative costumes and songs. He cites a 13-year-old granddaughter's view, laments parental erosion of child-rearing, and argues two-income households and schools abet cultural influence that sexualizes girls and erodes innocence.
A FAIR poll of Washington DC and national journalists finds media workers skew toward conservative on economics and liberal on social issues, showing biases are centrist overall. The piece argues conservative critics exaggerate liberal bias and notes journalists often favor lower taxes, oppose national health care, and resist leftist viewpoints while supporting right-wing rhetoric.
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