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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1999
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents the consensus on the column beneath, with Steve Smith as Publisher and Thomas A Colley as Executive editor. A cited proverb is included: Righteousness exalteth a nation but sin is a reproach to any people.
An editorial argues WV should allocate settlement funds to prevent youth smoking rather than cover current health costs. Coalition data shows rising teen smoking and deaths from tobacco in the state, with no prevention spending to date and large Medicaid costs. Supporters urge prevention as cost saving, citing an ounce of prevention.
Barbara Hawkins reports on The Moving Wall at Anne S. Hunnicutt Stadium in Princeton where veterans and residents touch the names of the 58 213 Americans who died in Vietnam. The wall draws emotional scenes as POW Gail Kerns and others share memories, flowers and notes left in tribute. The display closes at 7 p.m. today.
A reader writes that judging wars by their importance or righteousness overlooks a universal truth: individual sacrifice weighs equally, regardless of the cause. The piece urges respect for those who served.
A reader from Princeton WV reflects on veterans’ sacrifices across wars, condemns a lack of participation by Bill Clinton, and questions Southern West Virginia heart center plans. He argues unity among area hospitals could aid approval and economies of scale for a regional facility.
Cal Thomas reflects on a visit to his father’s hometown in Washington Indiana to argue that true family values were lost amid modern politics. He contrasts affordable past life with present media focus, urging individuals to repair family ties and renew old virtues rather than rely on politicians. He recalls a 1908 birth, a 1927 yearbook, and a South quotation about knowledge and strength.
A national Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce begins its work to examine whether Internet sales should be taxed, how privacy is protected, and the effect on the economy. Members from government and business will hear tax, technology, and law experts as Congress weighs new Internet laws.
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