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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 2000
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents the national values on religion press and speech. The Bible verse Psalm 144 3 4 AV is cited as today’s quote in the column.
Editorial urges hybrid regional action in West Virginia and Virginia as the Greater Bluefields Chamber of Commerce hosts the 2000 Coal Rally. Attendees will hear West Virginia gubernatorial candidates discuss coal’s future, with panels on Total Coal Package, Mountain Top mining, Clean Coal Technology, and Kyoto climate treaty. The piece emphasizes local participation and a proactive approach to securing jobs and industry vitality amid national and state elections.
Virginia Daily Telegraph bureau chief Bill Archer argues that journalists face abuse from critics yet must stand firm. He notes cursing reporters on phones or public spaces tests the First Amendment and stresses the public’s right to news, while defending reporters who cover community life and explain events.
A reader suggests a write-in campaign for an extraterrestrial candidate not to be confused with the Green Party, reflecting a humorous appeal in the letters page. The note mixes satire with political commentary and local civic engagement.
Letter from Alan Goodykoontz of Bluefield WV discusses voters’ indecision as Bush and Gore blend traditional Republican and Democrat stances. He cites energy policy and coal, environmental positions, civil rights marches, tax reform, space curiosity, and a satirical EIQ debate on Area 51. He also warns about Maryland Avenue Raceway near Whitethorn School posing safety risks.
Cal Thomas argues the Republican National Committee's ad questions Al Gore's truthfulness, labeling Democratic reactions as negative. The piece surveys Gore's shifting positions on abortion, gun control, Social Security, tobacco, and campaign finance, and criticizes media for focusing on ad tone rather than substance.
Dan K. Thomasson, former editor of Scripps Howard News Service, notes sharp partisan debate over Dick Cheney's stock options and Gore's campaign attack. The piece argues Cheney should forgo Halliburton gains and divest wealth from private enterprise to be fit for public office.
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