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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1990
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board expresses consensus on column opinions with named staff members listed. A Bible verse from 1 Chronicles 16 24 is given, urging nations to declare glory and marvelous works.
Tazewell County Board of Supervisors advances coordination with other agencies through workshops and meetings. They have met with the school board and held a five hour session with the Public Service Authority, citing long term gains for taxpayers.
Tony Barnett, a five year old leukemia patient from Richlands Virginia, received a autographed large photo from NASCAR legend Richard Petty. Petty also raced wearing Tony's photo in his hat, illustrating the driver’s goodwill and fan appreciation as he helped elevate auto racing to national prominence.
West Virginia lawmakers push to raid special revenue accounts to cover a 44 million shortfall for the Division of Human Services. The move is criticized as a dangerous, enduring habit that pressures agencies to spend quickly or lose funding next year. Public reaction centers on broken promises and shifting priorities within state government. Richard Grimes notes local figures and a drug enforcement bill tied to liquor store sales.
A reader urges that smart teachers are essential for good schools and argues teachers deserve higher pay to match inflation. The letter defends teachers, condemns officials for not funding education, supports Capitol demonstrations, praises Princeton students who walked out for better education, and criticizes state leaders for crying poor while teachers struggle to cover bills.
Mr and Mrs David M Gaither of Bluefield announce the birth of daughter Stephnie Marie on February 19 at Bluefield Community Hospital weighing 7 pounds 12 1 2 ounces. Grandparents are John Gibson and Jack Gaither of Bluefield. Beckley teams and Mount View win in Class AAA tournament semifinals Friday night.
The 1965 Bluefield Lions Club induction honors couples including Mr and Mrs Paul Burton Mr and Mrs Frazier Miller Mr and Mrs Harold Miller Mr and Mrs Wayne Robbins Mr and Mrs George Norton and Mr and Mrs Jim.
Due to unprecedented demand the weeks engagement of Gone With the Wind at the Colonial Theater Bluefield has been extended for two additional days. Max Matz manager announced last night no reserved seats would be taken for either performance.
Mary Rice compiled this Daily Telegraph staff report featuring regional updates and notable person items.
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on matters of public interest but requires the writer’s signature address and telephone number for publication. Pen names and anonymous letters are not accepted, names will be published, and letters may be edited and condensed to fit space.
Carl T. Rowan argues that U S foreign aid is misallocated while the nation bears a crushing debt. He urges prioritizing debt reduction and domestic needs such as housing and healthcare over overwhelming aid to other countries, calling for tax increases to fund obligations. He cites Israel Egypt and several allies as examples of disproportionate spending.
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