Trio of Icons Die on Aug 16 Across Eras
Larry Hypes recalls Babe Ruth Elvis Presley and Margaret Mitchell dying on Aug 16 in different eras. Ruth, 53, died of cancer in Baltimore after a storied Yankees career. Mitchell, 49, perished in Atlanta after a crash while finishing Gone With the Wind. Presley, 42, died in Memphis from apparent drug-related causes amid a meteoric recording career.
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Peggy” Mitchell
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Cluefield Baily Telegraph Staff Roster Details
The Cluefield Baily Telegraph lists staff including William Randy Deason publisher Thomas Colley executive editor news editor sports editor Samantha Perry managing editor senior editor city editor and the quote if you love me keep my commandments.
McDowell Officials Lead Forum to Avert Heating Oil Crisis
McDowell County officials plan a Home Heating Crisis Forum at Welch Public Library on Wednesday August 27 at 1 30 PM to mobilize resources for eligible families facing rising fuel oil costs this winter. The event follows reports of oil at 4 79 a gallon and aims to expand aid as prices threaten low and middle income residents and seniors.
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Rate hike call to action on Bluefield gas bills
In a front page plea readers are urged to oppose a gas rate increase by Bluefield Gas Co. Officials and the Public Service Commission are blamed for dictating charges. City manager Mark Henne hints the city will fight the raise, and readers are invited to mail letters to the Daily Telegraph by Aug 9 expressing public interest with name, address and phone number.
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Questions linger in anthrax case details
Dan K Thomasson argues FBI mishandling of the anthrax investigation fuels conspiracy theories. He highlights missteps, pressure, and harassment tied to Dr. Bruce Ivins and broader suspicions, noting lack of transparent court scrutiny and unresolved questions about blame and method.
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