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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 2000
Page
5
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents consensus views on the First Amendment. The column notes protected rights to religion, speech, press, assembly and petition, with Steve Smith as publisher and Thomas A Colley as executive editor.
The writer cites Wade in Indian Ridge near Bearwallow Branch enduring raw sewage in her yard and argues that decades of substandard systems persist across West Virginia. While Bramwell and Welch gain plants, many communities still lack proper treatment, making the condition an ongoing embarrassment and urgent issue requiring action and funding.
Susan Gullion of Bramwell WV laments Hollywood egos and the Oscar cult. She argues stars lack education, rely on publicists, and should stay out of politics, noting Warren Beatty’s presidential buzz as absurd.
A reader disputes the idea that the Appalachian dulcimer was invented in West Virginia and notes surprise at such claims. The letter highlights regional origins and invites further discussion on the instrument’s history.
A reader questions West Virginia as the origin of the Appalachian dulcimer arguing it likely came from Europe, probably by German settlers in Pennsylvania. He cites Jean Ritchie and Charles Seeger as authorities supporting a German origin and notes rechallenge to other theories, while contrasting instrument shapes and biblical naming.
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists options to send opinions on public issues by mail to 928 Bluefield Avenue Bluefield WV 24701 by signed fax to 304 327 6179 or by email to editor bdtonline com, outlining how readers may participate.
Cal Thomas argues that enmity from Syria and its allies drives the Israeli plight. He condemns Assad as a terror sponsor and Holocaust denier while urging acknowledgement that Palestinian resistance is not the core conflict. He cites Assad’s repression and regional meddling as threats to Israel and peace.
A reflective column argues that U S presidents often succeed through staff and leadership rather than raw intellect. It compares Bush and Gore SAT scores and recalls Kennedys Johnsons Reagans Nixons and Trumans to claim intelligence is not the sole predictor of effective presidency.
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