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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 2000
Page
4
The column carries a constitutional passage on rights and the Daily Telegraph Editorial Board consensus statement. It includes a Bible verse from Deuteronomy 8 19 and credits Steve Smith as publisher and Thomas A Colley as executive editor.
Mercer County residents weigh four proposed routes for a $27 million to $31 million Athens Connector linking Athens to I 77. Alternatives include a bypass to Route 20 or a State Street route that would require demolishing about 77 structures. Opinions clash over impact on economy, town character, and preservation, with a June 12 comment deadline and DOH pledging to select an alternative and proceed.
Pepper the dog writes of losing Dr. Watson after a heart attack on Election Day morning. She recalls their adoption in 1996, shared walks and mischief, and her grieving process with medical help from Dr. Pence. The piece ends with Pepper promising to write again.
Eula F Hawley of Bluefield WV argues that tomorrow's problems depend on the nation Americans have built. She laments a shrinking sense of beauty and civic interest, warns that America could fall if people do not act, and ends with God bless America.
A reflective piece argues the nation must reassess its fabric, warns against flag and Constitution disrespect, and calls for prayer in schools while condemning budget decisions at a wellness center and hospital rehab services. It urges humility from authorities and renewal of values.
The piece argues education defies capitalist ideals, relying on altruism over pay. It compares teaching to medicine, cites underpaid teachers, and notes Fairfax County froze salaries during a downturn, harming future competitiveness. It warns against cutting administrative waste while protecting the brain trust of teachers.
Pastor Christopher Hamlin of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church continues to seek justice as a Jefferson County grand jury indicts two men, Thomas Blanton Jr. and Bobby Frank Cherry, in the 37 year old crime. Activist voices note the reopened investigation helps Birmingham confront its past while the church rebuilds and welcomes visitors.
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