Little Jimmie Christmas drive faces slow regional support this year
The Daily Telegraph recalls the Long tradition of the Little Jimmie Christmas drive, but this opening week shows the weakest response in memory as the group targets a record $25,000 goal. Volunteers, planning teams, and local sponsors mobilize shoppers and bag orders for 100 plus children, with web donations added to reach area families in need.
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Jimmie
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Daily Telegraph
Four Seasons
Kmart
Bottonline.com
Brushfork
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Masthead Containing Editor Names
The page lists staff roles for Bluefield Daily Telegraph with publisher Randy Deason executive editor Thomas Colley city editor Samantha Perry and others. A Bible verse from Isaiah is quoted, stating a covenant and spiritual guidance for tongues and mouths through generations, reflecting a religious motif on the page.
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Tom Colley
The
Daily Telegraph
West Virginia Ethics Commission Eyes Stronger Laws
The West Virginia Ethics Commission proposes changes to state law to broaden enforcement authority. Governor-elect Manchin pledged to grant the commission independence from other bodies. The Mezzatesta case amplified calls for tougher ethics rules and a push to unite lawmakers and commission staff in a reform effort.
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West Virginia Ethics Commission
Joe Manchin
Ethics Commission
Del
Jerry Mezzatesta
Dampshire
Mezzatesta
House Education Committee
House of Delegates
Commis
Sion
Manchin
The
Ethic Commission
West Virginia
Mezzatesta seeks pay for desk work and court appearances
The former House Education Chairman, defeated in November and pleading no contest to altering and destroying legislative computer records, asks $987 for a three day Charleston visit including $450 extra duty, $345 expenses, and $192 mileage. Leaders oppose, noting prior reimbursement and calling for dismissal. Speaker Kiss will review the request as West Virginia seeks to move past the embarrassment.
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House Education
Charleston
Romney
House
Rick Staton
Wyoming
Mezzatesta
House Education Committee
Bob Kiss
Draleigh
Cabinet nominees face critics during holiday confirmation season
The Washington preview notes a brisk confirmation season with Bush nominees facing strong opposition. Critics target Agriculture Secretary nominee Mike Johanns and Attorney General pick Alberto Gonzales, while others like Commerce nominee Carlos Gutierrez and Secretary of State pick Condoleezza Rice draw ire over past positions. The piece also covers Santa letter logistics, job-search advice amid layoffs, and broad public crime statistics from a Gallup poll.
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Carlos Gutierrez
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Alberto Gonzales
Condoleezza Rice
Homeland Security
Bernard Kerik
New York City
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Kerik
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Grant
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Bill Archer
East River Street Reds
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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