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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 2000

Page

4

Statement of religious freedom and press rights quote

The text cites the First Amendment rights including religion establishment free exercise speech press peaceable assembly and petition for grievances. Attributed to Thomas A Colley executive editor.

Congress Thomas A. Colley

Mercer County May 9 election praised for efficiency

Editorial notes that Mercer County election officials ran ballots through a new counter quickly and efficiently on May 9 but highlights widespread voter confusion and poor precinct procedures. More than 300 challenged ballots were only 129 counted, nearly 200 votes were lost, and an immediate voter education drive for poll workers and the public is urged.

Mercer County Rudolph Jennings Sandra Cox Darla Pitzer West Virginia

Social Security testing point in Gore Bush race

The 2000 campaign centers on Social Security with Gore opposing major changes and Bush favoring private accounts. Gore warns of roulette risks, while Bush argues for private investment to address a shrinking worker-to-beneficiary ratio. Both promise no immediate cost to beneficiaries or taxpayers. Walter R. Mears reports for AP.

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Doctors should help locals first, reader argues

A critic objects to high US doctors fees citing charity abroad while elderly and children in America go without care. The writer recalls paying upfront to see a Princeton doctor and urges doctors to balance wealth with local aid. Also thanks Salvation Army for summer camp support and requests donations and prayers.

Princeton America Salvation Army Bluefield Tomahawk Bob Mullins

Family gun safety and hunting lessons from a rural home

In a Daily Telegraph opinion, B K Necessary describes a family that keeps trigger locks on firearms and teaches Brad, their 12 year old, hunting to instill respect for guns. The piece reflects on hunting bonds, wildlife, and balanced views on gun ownership and safety.

U.S Brad

Free spending vacation and alien nation trends in 1990s travel

The piece notes rising travel plans with a 3 percent gain over last year as Americans face higher gas costs. It cites AAA surveys: about 122 million adults plan trips, 54 percent not deterred by prices, and a typical 2000‑mile family drive adding roughly $40 in fuel. It highlights Florida as top destination and outlines immigration and crime concerns alongside a separate section on Iraq Serbia ties and cyber theft via stolen U.S. credit card data.

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