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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 2010
Page
4
Charles Owens notes buyers chase must have gifts amid no snow threats and a flood watch. He recalls past fads like Cabbage Patch dolls and Wii, prefers traditional books, and highlights Black Friday crowds, rising retail spend, and a fragile post recession pace. He urges spending to help the economy.
The citation lists Darryl Hudson as Publisher Samantha Perry as Managing Editor News Editor Sports Editor Andy Patton as Senior Editor Brian Woodson as City Editor and Charles Owens quoting Seek you the LORD while he may be found call you on him while he is near indicating a religious quotation in the paper.
Police report copper and other materials removed from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bluefield leaving a large mess for worshippers. Local official warns copper theft is dangerous, illegal and rising, with 100 miles of copper stolen from Appalachian Power facilities in southern West Virginia. Lawmakers have made copper theft a felony in certain cases including threats to emergency communications. Additional penalties, enforcement, and education urged to curb the scourge.
A letter from Mercer County voters argues Buckner must step down as County Commissioner after moving from his district. Voters say they elected the winner fairly and the challenge reflects a desire for the people’s voice over technicalities, praising Mercer County’s stance.
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Readers condemn the theft of copper from Sacred Heart Church in Bluefield and decry the thieves as ruthless. The piece notes the emotional impact on the religious community, hints at court arguments from defendants, and warns West Virginia will be hard on offenders amid broader concerns over rising utility rates and costs.
Wilson Butt argues that reclassifying coal ash as hazardous would raise energy prices and cost thousands of jobs. He notes EPA actions, mentions Senator Joe Manchin and the Hart Senate Office Building, and criticizes federal inflation messaging while praising coal use benefits.
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