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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 2001
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents a set of opinions on civic rights and religious faith. Included is a standard First Amendment quotation and a Bible verse about humility and entry to heaven.
Editorial urges intensified prevention of child abuse to spare children from pain. It notes modest declines in reported cases but warns four children die daily and costs rise with intervention. Advocates say education and support for troubled families, poverty alleviation, domestic violence and substance abuse programs are essential.
Eleven-year-old Larry Hypes recalls winning a trip to Richmond after a call from 4-H agent Jack Sisk in Tazewell County. He travels with Southwest Virginia peers, shops in Bluefield and Wytheville, rides a Greyhound to the state capital, stays at the Jefferson Hotel, and enjoys a first buffet, new friends, and a Bob Gibson baseball card as the trip’s highlight.
A reader notes a distressed child prone to deep blue mood and contemplates violent acts. The letter warns about escalating despair and the potential for harm, urging care and intervention to prevent tragedy.
The message urges compassion for troubled youths and warns that despair can lead to violence. It cites counseling and parental support as vital, grounded in faith and love, referencing a Virginia area pastor and reflections on Jesus. A local community bingo event is also reported with thanks to supporters and participants.
Deborah S. Akers notes Mercer County Schools received a congratulatory letter from the West Virginia State Board of Education praising a rigorous accountability system. The on site review found few noncompliances and highlighted exemplary programs. The board commends staff for high expectations and quality education.
Readers respond to recent posts on bdtonline recounting dark memories from the Holocaust and other events. Comments highlight the need to remember history, concerns about education, and reflections on diversity and heritage at Concord College and BSC.
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