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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 2000
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board states that Congress shall make no law restricting religion speech or press and affirms the right of people to assemble and petition the government. Executive editor Thomas A. Colley quotes a biblical line about iniquity affecting prayers.
Editorial notes Halloween as a mass retail phenomenon with $6.8 billion in sales, costumes and candy driving growth. It highlights Bush and Gore mask rankings as a political predictor since 1980, the rise of haunted houses, and Halloween's role in kickstarting Christmas shopping while suggesting a move to a fixed weekend celebration.
Jim Terry, city editor of the Daily Telegraph, reflects on life seen from a window in his home since 1972. He recalls beauty, weather, and memories tied to a tree gifted by his late father‑in‑law J W Worrell, noting how the window has offered comfort and a steady sense of home amid change.
Letters discuss who is at greatest risk for flu complications, noting the elderly and chronically ill. The piece warns of a predicted vaccine shortage, explains flu types A B and C, transmission methods, and symptoms. It lists protective measures and treatments including Tamiflu and Relenza, and cautions about antibiotic misuse and drug interactions.
Cal Thomas argues the 2000 race favors George W. Bush as a hopeful, reform minded candidate over Al Gore, who he says depicts doom. He contrasts Bush’s confident Kansas City speech with Gore’s fear driven rhetoric and predicts a Bush victory driven by optimism and responsibility.
The California contest narrows to within four to five percent as Bush backers claim a win if Gore delays an aggressive West Coast ad push. Gore must fund a costly campaign across other battlegrounds while California’s volatile voters threaten morale and the path to the presidency. Dan K. Thomasson notes history and the press’s influence shape the race dynamics.
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