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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 2000
Page
5
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board states its consensus on columns. It includes publisher Steve Smith and executive editor Thomas A. Colley. Today's Bible quote cites a verse about the LORD dissolving heathen counsels and enduring thoughts across generations.
Editorial reflects on neighborhoods as homes built by people. It highlights community bonds, resilience through adversity, and the role of unity, harmony, and initiative in sustaining neighborhoods across Four Seasons Country and its colleges and workplaces.
Local business leaders warn that 20 percent of workers have low literacy and 75 percent of unemployed applicants struggle with reading or writing. Misunderstandings cost companies over 60 billion annually in lost productivity and safety issues. The Can Read Can Write coalition, backed by the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce, launches workplace literacy efforts to strengthen the regional economy with support from the National Institute for Literacy and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Washington scene shows Congress gridlock on gun control and campaign finance amid posturing and party infighting. Hatch and McConnell push limits, while McCain fights for change. Money politics loom as lawmakers pocket big sums and eye reelection. Clinton tour headlines drift into mock headlines as staged photo ops wrap in Ireland.
A letter from Bluefield Virginia recounts the 1999 2000 Youth Basketball season. It notes 380 participants ages 6 to 18, many volunteers serving as coaches referees and concession staff, and hours of behind the scenes work. It thanks Tazewell County Schools Coach Glynn Carlock Gary Williams Chuck Louthan Jerry Rass and especially the players' parents. The group looks forward to next year and emphasizes teamwork respect and good sportsmanship as core lessons learned.
Tom Miller reports on the 60 day 2000 West Virginia Legislature wrap up with major bills completed before midnight. Gov. Cecil Underwood touted 19 of 33 introduced bills enacted while key items like higher education reform and deregulation faced debate and tax implications. The session also passed pension bonds to address unfunded liabilities and expanded CHIP while rejecting PEIA reform and a teacher pay raise due to vote gaps.
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