Beatles legacy and college life in Morgantown memories
Bill Archer recalls arriving at West Virginia University in August 1967 as a farm town outsider, finding connection through the Beatles. He describes misfit feelings, a crash orientation, and a dorm room jam with friends from Clarksburg Notre Dame High School, where singing Beatles songs forged camaraderie. Harrison’s death marks the lasting impact of the band.
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Sunnyside
Morgantown
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
West Virginia University
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Clarksburg
Notre Dame
Mister Postman
Paul McCartney
Eric Clapton
George Harrison
Daily Telegraph staff list and religious quote
The Daily Telegraph bulletin lists Gary Adkisson as Publisher News Editor Tammie Toler as City Editor Samantha Perry WV State Editor Barbara Hawkins Thomas A Colley as Executive editor VA State Editor Sports Editor Business Editor and staff members Bill Archer Teddy Paynter Joy Neal with a biblical quotation from Philippians. The note concludes with a prayerful message highlighting ongoing good work until the day of Jesus Christ.
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Tammie Toler
Samantha Perry
Barbara Hawkins
Bill Archer
Teddy Paynter Saver
Joy Neal
Jesus Christ
Steel caucus urges Bush action to save U.S. steel
West Virginia senators lead a joint steel caucus backing the Save the American Steel Industry Act to protect jobs, fund retiree health care, and push multilateral capacity reductions. They warn of vast job losses and national security impact if the crisis continues as Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel restructures and Weirton Steel moves to stay solvent.
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Bush
U.S
Jay Rockefeller
Robert C. Byrd
Rockefeller
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West Virginia
Congress
Capitol
Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel
Weirton Steel
Rights and Wrongs After 9 11 in American Discourse
A letter laments post 9 11 shifts toward a police state. It accuses Washington power brokers of eroding constitutional protections, enabling warrantless searches, DNA databases, and terrorism linked reporting, while charging Congress with neglect and an unprinted bill. It warns of surrendering sovereignty to the United Nations.
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New York
Pentagon
Pennsylvania
Pearl Harbor
George W. Bush
Washington
Lincoln
Congress
United Nations
Telegraph Letters Policy for Public Interest
Daily Telegraph invites brief letters on public interest topics. Include writer’s signature, full address, and phone number for consideration. Names may be published. personal data will be disclosed as part of the letter process.
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Daily Telegraph
Fog sensors on I-64 bridge amid WV weather safety drive
A West Virginia roundup notes editorial views on fog sensor technology for the I-64 Nitro bridge following a fatal six vehicle crash near Nitro. DOH plans infrared fog sensors next spring costing 50 000 to 70 000 dollars to warn drivers, with emphasis on broader safety through painting and reflectors due to 54000 vehicles daily.
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Charleston
Barry Warhoftig
Warhoftig
DoH urged to repaint lanes and honor tragedy victims
The piece urges the Department of Highways to clearly outline lanes with fresh paint and reflectors where possible, and credits Warhoftig for following up on a deadly incident. A memorial fog light tribute honors Deborah Sue Mays, her daughter Jennifer Dawn Wood, and Wood’s boyfriend Jeremy Edwards.
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Deborah Sue Mays
Jennifer Dawn Wood
Wood
Jeremy Edwards
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