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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 2016
Page
4
In the wake of May 10, 2016 primaries, regional voters weigh Trump versus Clinton while coalfield counties face job losses and budget strains. The piece notes West Virginia politics, looming November battles, and local editorial reflections by Charles Owens of the Daily Telegraph.
A Biblical passage is cited and quoted in the news editorials page. The text presents Zerubbabel as recipient with the message that victory comes not by might or power but by God's spirit.
McDowell County expects to curb a looming budget crisis with at least 2.5 million in tax receipts over two weeks. Mid-Val Coal Sales paid 1.605 million and Jim Justice paid over 900 thousand to meet deadlines. Sheriff West warns layoffs may still occur with a July 1 start of the new fiscal year. The sheriff’s office faces possible deputy and tax worker losses, while Walmart’s Kimball closure already cost 140 jobs and 65 thousand in annual tax revenue.
A reader laments shifting notions of individual rights amid national politics and a federal suit against North Carolina over bathroom policy. The letter touches on gender access to clubs and locker rooms, political influence, and the era’s sense of decisive authority over society.
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public interest topics and requires the writer to include signature, address and phone number. Submissions should be sent by email to editor at bdtonline.com.
John M Crisp notes at the White House Correspondents Dinner Obama joked about his high popularity while highlighting disparities in marijuana enforcement. He cites cases like Jeff Mizanskey and Bernard Noble to show racial and legal inconsistencies, and compares marijuana laws to other addictive substances and societal habits.
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