Daily Telegraph Editorial Board Names and Motto
The editorial board lists J Stanley Warren as publisher and other editors. It includes Thomas A Colley executive editor Bob Pepalis news editor Jim Terry Princeton bureau chief Barbara Hawkins senior writer David Barker city editor and Don Cuppett copy editor. It cites a biblical quote about hypocrisy.
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J. Stanley Warren
Thomas A. Colley
Bob Pepalis
Jim Terry
Princeton
Barbara Hawkins
David Barker
Don Cuppett
Sheriff Meadows backs Southern West Virginia Police Academy plan
Mercer County Sheriff Don Meadows endorses a regional academy proposed by Raleigh County Sheriff Michael Mangum. Training would cover criminal investigation and civil process across Raleigh, Mercer, Wyoming, Summers, Greenbrier and Fayette counties with first classes starting in October and completion near January. Costs per trainee would be about 180 to 200 dollars, offering timely instruction in law, accident investigation, first aid, report writing, firearms, and safety.
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Mercer County
Don Meadows
Meadows
Raleigh
Michael Mangum
Mangum
West Virginia Police Academy
Mercer
Wyoming
Summers
Greenbrier
Fayette
West Virginia State Police Academy
State Police Academy
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Raleigh County
Sheriff Mangum
Sheriff Meadows
Beaver Graham showdown lights up Bluefield
In Bluefield tonight Beaver faces Graham in a highly charged game of the season. longtime figures from both schools recall past era matches, with coach Glynn Carlock returning to lead Graham and local supporters preparing for a near Super Bowl atmosphere.
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Beaver
Graham
Bluefields
Bluefield High
Glynn Carlock
Bluefield
Middle East
Mountaineer
Fred Simon
Beavers
Tony Lotito
Tony
Lambert Arrington
Mitchell Stadium
Yesteryear
Chris Morris
Carlock
G-Men
Tony Colobro
Nick
Gate City
V.P.I
Colobro
B.H.S
Bluefield State
Concord
Welch Maroon Wave
Herb Sims
Herb
Letters to the Editor Heartfelt appeal for a struggling woman
A reader laments that a distressed woman and her family have sought aid from many officials but remain unmet, criticizing the system for failing to provide relief and support.
Richardson's sewage plight on Vine Yard Street in WV sparks outrage
A reader condemns chronic sewage problems in Vine Yard Street Richardson residence. They urge officials to address unsafe conditions, criticizing state revenue priorities and demanding accountability while defending Bush administration actions in the Middle East. The letter seeks to correct AP misquoting of a Beckley Register‑Herald interview.
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Vineyard Street
Bush
Middle East
Associated Press
Beckley Register-Herald
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Register-Herald
Pierre Tristam
Rahall
Saddam Hussein
Saddam Husseini
Mercer County approves repairs for Athens School and bids
Five years ago in 1985 the Mercer County Board of Education accepted a 47000 contract for repairs to Athens School and approved employment contracts at a special meeting at the central office. Cincinnati Floor of Cincinnati Ohio received the repairs contract for fire damage. The Gallery of Fine Arts in Bluefield displayed Mary Bertrand’s watercolors in limited edition prints. It is the only program of its kind for handicapped adults in West Virginia. Local Bluefield retailersHaney Campbell Ltd Raines Piano and Organ Center and H M Shoes announced new stores at Mercer Mall.
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Mercer County Board of Education
Athens
Cincinnati
Ohio
Gallery of Fine Arts
Bluefield
Mary Bertrand
West Virginia
Haney-Campbell Ltd
Bluefield Plaza
Raines Piano and Organ Center, Inc
H&m Shoes
Mercer Mall
Summer Easter Seal Camp Opens for First Time in 1980
Ten years ago in 1980 many residents in cities across the state were confined to nursing homes. The Summer Easter Seal Camp then offered a first time experience with swimming, fishing, scenic outings and general camaraderie for participants.
Baby contest winner Karen Belcher praised by mother
Twenty five years ago Karen Belcher was overwhelmed by winning a local baby contest held by the Loyalettes Bible Class of Bluewell Methodist Church. Votes cost one cent each, contributing a total of 131 dollars raised by the class, with Boyd C Myers II of NASA as principal speaker at the annual banq.
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Karen Belcher
Wayne Belcher
Loyaletts Bible
Bluewell Methodist Church
Boyd C. Myers II
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Advanced Research and Technology
Operations
Bluefield Clubs Crown New P D Woods Cup Champion
Mrs C F Broods, the defending champion of the Vice President's Cup golf tournament, bowed to Mrs Dean Hosmer. The match at the Bluefield Country Club will crown a new champion for the trophy, as reported by Daily Telegraph staffer Lillian Roten.
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Bailey Lumber Co
Forest City
C.F. Broods
Dean Ho
Luftwaffe targets British air fields amid RAF jeopardy
On August 31 1940 the Luftwaffe concentrates air attacks on British air fields threatening RAF operations in southern England. A British naval force sails with a Free French unit to capture Dakar in French West Africa, as recorded in 2194 Days of War and World Almanac Book of World War II.
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England
Dakar
French West Africa
W. H. Smith Publishers Inc
Bison Books Corp
Cop loses cool at Sinatra concert over expired handicap sticker
An elderly Panama City couple visiting a Frank Sinatra show faced a police confrontation when a young officer claimed illegal parking. The incident ended with no tickets after a city councilman intervened, calming both officer and couple. The writer notes the episode amid broader reflections on cops and authority.
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Panama City
Fla
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