Editorials and staff list from Daily Telegraph opinion page
The piece presents a constitutional liberty pledge and notes that the opinions below reflect the Daily Telegraph Editorial Board consensus. It lists staff members J Stanley Warren Thomas Colley Bob Pepalis Jim Terry Barbara Hawkins David Barker Don Cuppett and cites a biblical verse about praise.
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Daily Telegraph
J. Stanley Warren
Thomas A. Colley
Bob Pepalis
Jim Terry
Princeton
Barbara Hawkins
David Barker
Don Cuppett
Editorial on Bush call up of reserves for Desert Shield
The piece argues Bush correctly called up reservists and National Guard to support operations in Saudi Arabia and Iraq withdrawal. It stresses reserves provide crucial logistical support and combat readiness, preserving long term commitment and honoring those serving. It notes reserve history, warns against viewing guards as second-rate, and honors civilian soldiers and their uncertain call to duty.
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Bush
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Kuwait
Wassis -Up
Eall Reserves
Saddam Hussein
United States
Reserves
National Guard
America
Defense Department
Dan Quayle
Saddam
Judge Knight Keeps Court Outlook Grounded in Service
Former prosecutor David W. Knight has moved to the bench as Mercer County Circuit Court Judge. He explains the shift from fiery advocate to referee, emphasizes watching juries, managing court pace, and staying patient. He adapts to civil law, values focus on the lawyers and the people, and plans further judicial training.
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Dave Knight
Circuit Court
David W. Knight
Knight
Mercer County
West Virginia education funding critics ignore staff needs
In a letter to the editor Elizabeth Mow of the West Virginia Professional Educators argues that rising teacher counts reflect mandated programs and rising special education needs while enrollment fell. She notes 1986 87 onward pupil teacher ratio caps and cuts since 1986 87 have reduced staff but increased services.
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West Virginia
Upshur
Elizabeth Mow
West Virginia Professional Educators
Golf tournament one of best ever champion Tom Brittain praised
Stanley Warren and his staff along with numerous volunteers made the Bluefield Daily Telegraph Area Championship one of the best ever. Congratulations to champion Tom Brittain and to the perennial winner Fincastle Country Club in Bluefield West Virginia.
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Stanley Warren
Tom Brittain
Fincastle Country Club
Inheritance Craze Near Bluefield Virginia Borders
Thousands in southern West Virginia chased an inheritance hoax tied to James Meadows who allegedly left up to 7 trillion dollars, prompting bankers to open a branch near the Virginia line. A separate report notes FBI led firearms training for Bluefield Police in Pittsuburg with range drills and tear gas use.
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West Virginia
Mercer County
James Meadows
Spindletop
Jefferson County
Texas
Pat Pack
Bluefield Polce Force
al Bailey
Reverend to broadcast sermon from parsonage bed
Fifty years ago in Princeton a sick reverend planned to broadcast a church sermon from his bed in the parsonage during the First Church of Christ service. At the town theater a drama praised as this year’s outstanding hit featured Joan Bennett and Raft in The House Across the Bay.
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Princeton
Church of Christ
George
Joan Bennett
Joan
Raft
Luftwaffe resumes raids on Britain after lull
On August 24 1940 the German Luftwaffe launches large scale bombing of Britain ending a five day weather induced pause. A small RAF base is knocked out of action and Portsmouth sustains damage. Some bombs are dropped on South London despite orders.
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Britain
RAF
Portsmouth
London
Bush's broad but unstable war support in polls
Carl T. Rowan notes that 74 to 75 percent of Americans approve of Bush's handling of Iraq and the Gulf crisis, yet polls reveal fragility as images from Bethesda Naval Hospital contrast with Bush at golf. He warns support could erode if casualties rise or a long, costly war unfolds.
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Bush
Iraq
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Comfort
Bethesda
Mr. Bush
Saddam Hussein
United States
Hitler
Persian Gulf
Hussein
Wall Street Journal
NBC News
Saudi Arabia
U.S
Vietnam
Grenada
Libya
Panama
Wtte
Kuwait
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