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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 2002
Page
4
Bill Archer shares a reflective piece on Easter sunrise atop East River Mountain near Claysville Pennsylvania. He recalls his mother’s memories of Easter services, the power of the natural world, and the universal reach of sacred experiences beyond denominations.
A compact staff slate lists Samantha Perry as News Editor and City Editor, with senior copy editor Thomas A Colley and executive editor Teddy Paynter among the leadership. The page includes a proverb quote attributed to Proverbs 10 9.
A Jackson County lawyer and two unions urge the West Virginia Supreme Court to require the state to restore welfare benefits cut off under federal limits. The petition argues the constitution guarantees subsistence for basic well being, while opponents say no such duty exists and warn of economic impact.
Michelle Perkins of Bluewell West Virginia shares how her restaurant, the Swissburger, survived after Gov. Wise’s 2001 crackdown forced all poker machine venues to remove them by January 1, 2002. She notes nine employees remain and patrons who support them daily. Greenspan optimism cited for a better year ahead.
A reader from Bluefield West Virginia reports coal made gasoline pumps were once seen at a bakery outlet on Route 52 over the bridge and at Flowers Bakery on Route 52 Brushfork. They say about five stations in the region had them and question why coal fields did not supply fuel, seeking investigation into possible rights sales or removal from the market. They probed Senator Rockefeller for answers via email without response.
The Daily Telegraph states letters on public interest must be concise and include the writer’s signature address and phone number. Names will be published. unsigned letters are not considered.
A reader criticizes legislative leaders over the video poker bill and political corruption claims in West Virginia. The letter cites Black Jack Bob, Senate actions, and perceived voter betrayal, urging change in May and November elections. It also discusses Bluefield State College race relations and calls for merit over race in college leadership.
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