Television rights and smoking laws in the modern era
A Telegraph columnist argues over TV sensationalism and freedom of broadcast choice while noting New York City debates smoking bans. He posits that as people demand control over graphic coverage and public smoking, the public’s rights to access content and regulate behavior are tested, and suggests individuals can simply switch off.
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New York
World Trade Center
New York City
United States
News Editor and City Desk Staffing Note
The Baily Telegraph lists Samantha Perry Thomias A Colley as Executive Editor and Managing Editor with Poe Tammie Toler as City Editor. Barbara Hawkins serves as Sports Editor and Andy Patton is Senior Copy Editor. The pap ers quote 1 John 4 4 AV: We are of God little children and have overcome them.
COPS Grant Funds Mercer County Police Recruitment Push
A $225000 U S Justice Department COPS grant funds three police salaries for three years boosting Mercer County Sheriff and local forces. The award supports hiring and training amid rising duties, with future budget responsibility shifting to the county commission.
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County Commission
Sheriff’s Department
Nick J. Rahall II
Bush
West Virginia
Justice Department
Mercer County
Harold Buckner
Princeton State Police
Princeton Police Department
Virginia
Local telethon appeal urged for Muscular Dystrophy drive
Bluefield residents are urged to tune in to the Jerry Lewis Telethon to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association this Labor Day weekend. The campaign highlights MDA services including support groups medical equipment and clinics plus ongoing research. Telethon airs Sept 1 and 2 from 9 p.m. on WVVA and online at www.mdausa.org.
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MDA
Camc General
Charleston
WVVA
Mdausa.org
Washington loses bid for 2012 Olympics to New York and San Francisco
Washington officials led by Mayor Anthony Williams failed to secure the 2012 Games as the U S Olympic Committee chose New York and San Francisco. The piece links the loss to wartime atmosphere, fears about safety, and political dynamics, noting deficits in tourism, infrastructure funding, and federal backing. Ann McFeatters, Washington bureau chief for the Black News Alliance, provides analysis.
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Anthony Williams
New York
San Francisco
Williams
U.S. Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee
United States
Potomac
IOC
Salt Lake City
Reagan National Airport
D.C
Bush
Baltimore
Ann McFeatters
The
Black News Alliance
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