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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 2001
Page
4
A brief opinion note from the Daily Telegraph Editorial Board appears alongside a Bible verse from Psalms 19 7 AV. The text includes the U S Constitution passage on religious liberty and expressions of church and state beliefs attributed to the editorial staff.
Editorial notes Transportation Secretary Fred Vankirk announced funding for a road linking John Nash Boulevard to Mercer County Airport and a summer contract for an access road to the proposed Virginian Industrial Park in Princeton. He also cited 11 Mercer County projects totaling over 29 miles of resurfacing and the upcoming demolition of the Easley Bridge. The piece argues southern West Virginia gains from continued state highway focus and long term prosperity.
Larry Hypes reflects on St Patrick as Ireland's patron saint, credited with introducing Christianity in 432 A D. He portrays his world travel from Britain to Ireland, piracy, escape, and evangelism that established about 300 churches and baptized many. The piece notes Irish history, famine impacts, Northern Ireland politics, and the shamrock as emblem.
James A Thomason of Falls Mills Va says out of town veterans organizations undermine Bluefield Va groups VFW Post 9696 and American Legion Post 122 by collecting donations in their town then taking the money elsewhere. He urges each city to support its own home organizations and cautions against outsider drives that harm local funding and foster a bum image.
Ann McFeathers critiques the Bush administration, questioning consistency on the economy tax cuts and energy, diplomacy, and faith based initiatives. The piece notes travel, policy shifts, and mixed signals to Europe and Asia while outlining concerns about North Korea Russia Iraq and Taiwan.
A wave of reader emails responds to recent Daily Telegraph site stories including Beautiful Mind production in the area, Camp Joy’s fate after Salvation Army board disbands, Sunday hunting laws in West Virginia and Minnesota, and a parking lot incident in Bluefield. Contributors share personal memories, opinions on law and etiquette, and reflections on community values.
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