Orion and stars guide a West Virginia area memory
Bill Archer recalls postwar schooling in Claysville and West Alexander amid Sputnik and Orion program hope. He highlights early stars watching over him, local hunter Orion as mentor, and celebrates scientist Lisa Akers traveling to Kennedy Space Center to observe the maiden Orion flight.
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June Melcher
Mary Alice Kauffman
Janice Cooper
Outer Space
Bluefield Daily News Staff Roles and Biblical Quote
The passage lists newsroom titles Randy Mooney publisher and news editor Andy Patton senior editor Brian Woodson Samantha Perry editor Bill Archer assistant managing editor and cites a biblical verse about eating the fat and drinking the sweet with portions for the unprepared, declaring the day holy to the LORD and joy as strength.
Hagel's resignation signals shift in Obama defense policy
The piece argues Hagel faltered amid Obama era shifts on Iraq Afghanistan and ISIS. It contends the president bears responsibility for strategic missteps and calls for a new defense secretary who aligns with his goals. It notes McCain critiques and public calls to strengthen action against ISIS and support for Ukraine.
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China
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Hagel
Robert Gates
Leon Panetta
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Gates
John McCain
R-Ariz
Russia
Chicago Tribune
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Public Letters Policy From The Bluefield Daily Telegraph
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph invites letters on public issues. Letters must include the writer’s signature address and phone number. Pen names and anonymous letters are not published. Names will not be withheld. Letters may be edited to fit space. Sends by mail email or fax.
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Obama immigration reform discussed amid reader posts and comments
A late week Facebook page thread collects reader opinions on Sen. Joe Manchin and President Obama immigration action. Comments question party effectiveness, praise Kevin Sizemore in A Christmas Tree Miracle, and debate Marshall’s 11–0 win over UAB with fan frustration.
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Obama
Matthew B
Dave H
Princeton
Kevin Sizemore
Kevin
Anita P
Angela H
Shauna T
Marshall
UAB
C’mon
West Virginia
Casey B
Abandoned horses and dramatic reader comments dominate local page
Public notices report two abandoned horses Dibs and Neal V under investigation while letters to the editor debate immigration policy and Black Friday shopping amid posts from readers including Rob L Janet L Eddie F Lynn C Debora B Debra C Angela C and Deanna W about Thanksgiving and family time. A separate court note cites a McDowell County incest and sexual assault sentence and criticism of sentencing guidelines.
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Jeanette L
Todd C
Charles P
Debora B
Debra C
Angela C
Rob B
Deanna W
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