Daily Telegraph Editorial Board Bible Quote Reflection
The editorial notes include a religious liberty principle and presents a Bible verse from First Corinthians. It frames the column as the consensus view of the Daily Telegraph Editorial Board led by Executive Editor Thomas A. Colley. It cites the phrase about free exercise and peaceable assembly alongside a quoted scripture about declaring the testimony of God and Christ crucified.
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God
Jesus Christ
Domestic violence drives West Virginia homicide spike in 1999
Editorial notes 1999 West Virginia data: 71 total homicides with 31 domestic violence cases or 43.7 percent, above the 30 percent average. It cites 11 534 domestic violence incidents last year, a Mercer County E 911 count over 660 this year, and urges renewed Violence Against Women Act funding and local awareness.
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New Virginia
West Virginia
Mercer County
U.S
Jay Rockefeller
Robert C. Byrd
Tax increase debate heats up again in Tazewell County
In Tazewell County the proposed $3 monthly electric tax remains under debate as state deregulation prompts a needed amendment. The measure failed 2-2 last week. a future October vote could revive it before a October 31 deadline, while staggered terms for officials may also be decided.
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Tazewell County
Tiscowen
County Board of Supervisors
Bill Rasnick
Rasnick
Tazewell
Virginia
Donnie Lowe
Earl Griffith
Jimmy Jones
Jimmy Durham
Griffith
Jones
Monroe County urged to handle its trash now
A reader argues the county should take responsibility for waste management and calls on the PSC to enable this transition promptly. The letter frames local control as essential and stresses timely action by regulators to empower county handling.
County urged to use its own landfill for waste
A Mercer County resident requests PSC action to mandate Monroe County acquire and use its own landfill. He notes Monroe’s growth and existing facilities, questions future disposal needs, and cites a three mile visit to a nearby Monroe site. He urges taxpayers to press officials for solutions.
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Wen
Monroe County
Mercer
Mercer County
Presidential candidates on sex and women in the campaign
Ann McFeatters analyzes how Bush and Gore avoid controversial topics and why voters seek to understand candidates real views on sex, gender roles, and family life. The piece critiques debate formats and highlights moments from interviews and talk shows that reveal personal positions and potential policy implications for women.
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George W. Bush
al Gore
CNN
Bernie Shaw
Michael Dukakis
Dukakis
PBS
Jim Lehrer
Lehrer
Bush
Gore
MTV
Stone Cold
Steve Austin
Eminem
Marilyn Manson
King
America
Abortion and elections shape women voters in 2000 race
The RU-486 abortion approval near the November elections widens the gender gap and boosts Gore as women lean toward right to choose. The issue forecasts Supreme Court battles and potential shifts on abortion. Also notes two women in the 82nd Airborne may parachute into combat. Agricultural science tackles catfish odor. IRS faces a tax deduction dispute over kidnapped children.
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AA Fashington
Food and Drug Administration
al Gore
George W. Bush
Bush
White House
Supreme Court
Gore
Women’s Voices
82Nd Airborne Division
82Nd
West Point
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Animal Shelter
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Oprah Winfrey
Laura
Larry King
Jay Leno
Regis
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Larry
Playboy
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Scripps Howard News Service
Washington Calling
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One News
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