Editorial Board Voices on Civil Liberties
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents a consensus statement on constitutional rights including religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. It cites the First Amendment and urges reflection on liberty values, with a biblical Psalm verse as a closing note.
West Virginia Voters Face Unified Family Court Amendment
Editorial urges ballot approval for a constitutional amendment to create a unified family court system. It would replace current family law masters with elected family court judges, streamline appeals, and unify jurisdiction over divorce custody abuse neglect domestic violence and juvenile matters.
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Judicial Association
Underwood loyalty and Wise bid in West Virginia race
In the 1996 race Democrats cling to Underwood amid polls showing him neck and neck with Bob Wise after Wise returns from Washington. District 10 Senator Leonard Anderson campaigns for Underwood while supporters cite party loyalty and recent local events including a Summers County check presentation. The column also notes the ongoing “Mystery Dog” saga and includes William Sanders’ remarks on domestic violence awareness and a recent interview with Barbara Hawkins.
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Cecil Underwood
Charlotte Pritt
Bob Wise
West Virginia
Washington
Wise
Leonard Anderson
D-Summers
Anderson
Summers County
Now more low income families will have help in having their household pets altered
A letters to the editor notes program expansion to assist low income families with spaying and neutering pets. The writer welcomes the initiative as a step toward responsible pet ownership and reduced animal overpopulation.
Yard sale for pets continues from humane society
Tazewell County Humane Society thanks residents for last Saturday's sale and plans another yard sale this Saturday October 14. The event supports spay and neuter aid for low income families. Information: Box 324, Tazewell VA 24651. Acting president Joan Kennary.
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Humane Society
Tazewell County Humane Society
Tazewell
Joan Kennary
Readers respond to Archer editorial on actions over symbols
Juanita Loundman-Clay of Bluefield State College agrees with Mr. Archer in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph Sept 27 piece Actions, not symbols, are real keys to annual service. She looks forward to future articles from him and signs as Vice President for Student Affairs.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Juanita Loundman-Clay
Bluefield State College
Public letters sought by Daily Telegraph for publication
The Daily Telegraph invites concise letters on public issues. Writers must include signature, address and phone number. Submit by mail to Bluefield Daily Telegraph 928 Bluefield Avenue Bluefield West Virginia 24701 or by fax 304-327-6179 or by email editor bdtonline.com.
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Debate 2 highlights Bush gains as Gore falters
Cal Thomas notes Bush appears more confident in the second presidential debate while Gore shows partial improvement but makes disputed claims. Gore fights accusations of exaggeration, defends drug plan timing, and faces GAO findings on reinventing government. Bush emphasizes tax cuts, surplus returns, and skepticism of expanded energy taxes.
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Somalia
St. Louis
Debate shows Bush Gore in cordial tone with few clashes
Washington observers note a largely cooperative exchange as Bush and Gore avoided sharp attacks in a second presidential debate. The foreign policy discussion showed rare agreement on humble American intervention, while domestic topics exposed strains over health care and hate crime legislation. John Hall reports from Washington.
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Somalia
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