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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 2000
Page
4
An editorial note states the opinions reflect the Daily Telegraph Editorial Board consensus. The page also presents a Bible verse quote from John 14 1 AV encouraging belief in God and trust.
Editorial urges extra law enforcement on highways for Labor Day as heavy traffic and celebrations loom. It warns against drinking and driving and excessive speeding, stressing patience, planning, and adherence to speed limits to prevent tragedies this holiday weekend.
Larry Hypes reflects on September as a season of change with politics heating up for the 2000 election, the NFL starting, and back-to-school sales. He notes Bluefield mayor Paul Cole's fiscal challenges, the aging Easley Bridge due for replacement, and local history around Mitchell Stadium and Wade Field as the city braces for a new Pride edition.
A letter argues safety comes from basic needs like housing and health care, not nuclear missile defense spending. It cites high poverty, uninsured rates, and reduced funding since 1980, urging a shift in priorities toward human needs over defense contractors. It also notes a local Lions Club golf fundraiser supporting community services.
Washington readers learn how the Concorde, built by Britain and France, faces questions over its age and efficiency. Only 12 of 16 produced remain flying, with limited daily usage and high costs. Comparisons to the Boeing 747 highlight differing lifespans, speeds, and passenger capacities.
The piece argues greatness depends on many factors beyond pure results, contrasting Ben Hogan’s poverty and struggle with Tiger Woods’s elite upbringing and resources. It notes Woods’s early dominance and enduring intensity while acknowledging Hogan’s adversity and war interruption shaped his era. Dan K. Thomasson, former editor, is cited.
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