Editorial board list and civic rights quote
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board states its opinions on matters of public policy. It lists members including J Stanley Warren Thomas Colley Bob Pepalis Jim Terry Barbara Hawkins David Barker and Don Cuppett. The quote about wisdom from God is cited as guidance.
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Daily Telegraph
J. Stanley Warren
Thomas A. Colley
Bob Pepalis
Jim Terry
Princeton
Barbara Hawkins
David Barker
Don Cuppett
Heritage coalfields draw planned tourist push to West Virginia
Editorial notes renewed interest by state and federal officials and locals in southern West Virginia coalfield history. A 12 month survey by three historians will seek ties to national historic registers across McDowell, Wyoming, Mingo and Boone counties. Officials plan tours across 11 counties to identify preservation needs and tourism potential. The Pocahontas coalfield stands as a unique draw to be capitalized on along with archives, museums, and proposed tourist train.
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West Virginia
McDowell
Wyoming
Mingo
Logan
Boone
National Park Service
Eastern Regional Coal Archives
Bluefield
Mercer
Pocahontas
Crab Orchard
Pilots Convicted for Flying While Intoxicated
Three former Northwest Airlines pilots were convicted last week of flying while intoxicated. The judge says sentencing guidelines dictate 12 to 18 months in prison, sending a warning that impaired pilots face jail time.
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Northwest Airlines
Budget overhaul flawed yet again in 1974 system failing to curb deficits
The 1974 federal budget reform once hailed as a milestone is under fire as Bush calls the process a wreck. Negotiations to cut deficits by 50 billion next year and 500 billion over five rely on three weeks of talks after Labor Day, with oil and Gulf tensions worsening the outlook. Nixon praised the reform, but critics say deadlines miss and pork barrel pressure persist. Walter Mears of the AP notes enduring political struggles over taxing and spending.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Bush
Maine
Persian Gulf
Pentagon
Richard M. Nixon
Executive
Nixon
Congressional Democrats
Electora Bank
Letters to the editor on Iraq missile capability
Evidence that Iraq has recently developed the missile capability to attack Israel is viewed with grave concern by Jerusalem.
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Iraq
Israel
Jerusalem
Middle East
Iraq threat to Middle East increases regional instability
Howard Ross of the Anti-Defamation League argues Iraq under Saddam Hussein threatens peace across the Middle East. He cites invasion of Kuwait, potential chemical weapons, and missiles as evidence, urging a strong US Israel allied stance to curb radical regimes.
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Saddam
Middle East
Iraq
Kuwait
Saddam Hussein
Israel
Hussein
United States
Free World
Howard Ross
Anti-Defamation League of B'Nai 3
Pittsburgh, Pa
Public letters policy from The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public interest but requires the writer's signature address and telephone number for consideration. Anonymous letters or pen names will not be used. Only letters with full identifying information will be considered for publication.
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Bluefield council backs $400000 for outdoor park plan
Five years ago the Bluefield Town Council unanimously approved funding a $800000 Graham Recreational Park project with $400000 municipal money. State agencies will cover half of development costs.
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Bluefield
Virginia Division of Parks and Recreation
Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation
Graham
Michelle Fleming
Princeton
Trianon
Holiday Inn
Parkersburg
Sheraton Bar Harbour
Miami Beach
Miniaci Hiring Signals Career Shifts In 1965 Norfolk Era
Sam Miniaci confirms Sam Stafford joined Miniaci Engineering on the day Stafford retired from Norfolk & Western Railway. Stafford brings extensive railroad and highway department experience and will aid the firm. County supervisors set in motion steps to establish the Tazewell County Public Demonstration Library, a 20,000 volume facility funded by state and federal sources, contingent on securing adequate housing by period end.
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Princeton
Norfolk & Western Railway
Miniachi Engineering Co
N&w
Sam Miniaci
Sam Stafford
Faded Richmond Dispatch Clipping Details 1940 Charleston Wreck
William Ernest Mills of McComas found a faded Richmond Dispatch clipping at Welch courthouse describing a Kanawha Michigan railroad excursion train wreck eight miles west of Charleston in 1940. The disaster killed 13 people with Union mechanics aboard. Compiled by Lillian Roten of the Daily Telegraph staff.
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William Ernest Mills
McComas
Bluefield
Richmond Dispatch
Charleston
Union
Mr. Mills
Welch
RAF builds Iceland base to shield shipping in WWII
The Royal Air Force set up an air base in Iceland fifty years ago this week to protect Atlantic convoys to Britain from German submarine attacks. The Luftwaffe delayed major bombardments on Britain as the war progressed.
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Royal Air Force
Iceland
Britain
Luftwaffe
Writer’s quirks and word mixups in newspaper style
A compact critique of misused terms and alliteration in journalism. It notes how editors confuse interstate with intestate, confuse reprise with reprisal, fetish with hunting, credulity with incredulity, and expeditious with expedient. The piece highlights how reporters struggle to convey clear meaning amid linguistic slips.
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Portland
Retirement Life News
Oregon
Sandie
Denver Rocky Mountain
Omaha
Neb
World-Herald
Miami Herald
Jim Palmer
Arizona
Palmer
Baltimore Orioles
Washington
Barry
Associated Press
Los Angeles
California
Omaha World-Herald
Port Arthu
Texas
Hector Javier Morales
Morales
United States
Capita
Alamo
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Lillian Roten
Bison Books Corp
James J. Kilpatrick
Universal Press Syndicate
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