A Christmas clash over political correctness and Merry Christmas
Larry Hypes, a Tazewell High School teacher and Daily Telegraph columnist, laments overbearing political correctness that discourages Merry Christmas greetings. He recalls past terms for people and suggests car toppers and signs as playful protests, noting most Americans celebrate Christmas yet feel pressured by a small resistance.
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Larry Hypes
Tazewell High School
Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Notes and Credits
A fragmented byline style listing newsroom leadership and editors including Samantha Perry Andrew Patton Brian Woodson Barbara Hawkins Thomas Colley Bill Archer Charles Owens Allen Roberts and others. A biblical quote from 1 Corinthians 8 9 appears amid the text.
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Samantha Perry
Andy Patton
Brian Woodson
Barbara Hawkins
Salvation Army seeks funds for Christmas relief in Four Seasons country
Mercer County Salvation Army appeals for donations to cover food baskets for families and seniors this Christmas season. A radiothon hosted by Star 95’s Bob Spencer and retailer John Eye Big Sandy will run next Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Funds are down this year and Tree Angels remain short, with many local businesses still offering angel cards for toy and clothing gifts. Volunteers urge support to fill remaining Christmas orders, noting Toys for Tots help and the need to add clothing and toys if donor bags fall short.
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Mercer County
Salvation Army
Four Seasons Country
Bob Spencer
Star 95
John Eye Big Sandy
Radiothon
Four Seasons
A Coal Camp Christmas Carol at Summit Players
The Mt. McDowell County stage ensemble presents Jean Battle's A Coal Camp Christmas Carol directed by Don Warrick with performers from Mercer McDowell and Tazewell Counties. The schedule shifts include 6 15 dinner and 7 30 curtain with credit card reservations and cash or check payment at door. Matinee remains 2 pm with no reservations. brunch at Donna's Restaurant before Sunday show. local artists will perform seasonal music during dinners and matinees. Ellen P. Light, Summit Players President, promotes arts collaboration through Four Seasons Country.
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McDowell County
McArts
Jean Battle
Don Warrick
Chuck Mathena Center
Mercer
McDowell
Tazewell
Summit
Donna’s
Summit Players
Bush vows to end obstructionist judicial filibusters
President Bush argues judges should interpret law not legislate from the bench. He has appointed Federal judges matching his philosophy, with ABA rating the group the best qualified in recent administrations. Democrats threaten to filibuster ten of his appellate nominees, and he pledges to press on against obstructionist tactics.
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Bush
American Bar Association
Federal Courts of Appeals
Senate Democrats
What does victory in Iraq really mean today
Dan K Thomasson argues that the Bush administration’s idea of victory is unclear and evolving. He suggests stabilization and gradual readiness of Iraqi forces, with troop withdrawals possible, while warning that a decisive, final triumph may be unattainable. He cautions against premature withdrawal and calls for constructive debate to support soldiers and avoid empowering al Qaeda. The piece reflects on political pressure, public opinion, and the risk of another strongman rising in Iraq.
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Congress
Bush
Iraq
Vietnam
Saddam Hussein
U.S
al Qaeda
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