Editorial board notes and Bible verse policy teaser
The Daily TelegraphEditorial Board voices the consensus on opinions below. Members listed include Warren Colley Pepalis Terry Hawkins Barker Cuppett. Today's Bible quote invites casting care on him as 1 Peter 5 7.
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J. Stanley Warren
Thomas A. Colley
Bob Pepalis
Jim Terry
Barbara Hawkins
David Barker
Princeton
Don Cuppett
Editorial: White lights replace traditional Christmas decor in Bluefield
In Bluefield the Main Street Board of Directors and Craig Hammond push a Holiday Lights contest asking downtown merchants to use white lights for a festive display while critics lament losing traditional red and green decorations. The Daily Telegraph notes legitimate complaints for the return of the old decorations and urges keeping the Yuletide spirit with familiar colors.
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Supreme Court rules begging not protected speech
The Supreme Court affirmed that panhandling in New York subways is not a form of speech protected by the First Amendment. Earlier a federal judge claimed speech content framed as "give me money," but an appeals court and now the high court rejected that view, underscoring the Constitution's elasticity yet limiting overreach.
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West Virginia school consolidation debated by letter writers
A set of letters argues against consolidating West Virginia schools citing longer bus rides rising fuel costs and safety concerns while praising local efforts to support troops. Other letters critique political corruption coverage and celebrate Bluefield’s Centennial Quilt at the Arts and Crafts Center. A third writer honors Dennis Blevins and criticizes TV programming debates.
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Bluefield Area
Bluefield
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Critics Say Fur Coverage Lacks Research In Lifestyle
A reader voices concern that a Lifestyle article on furs relies on sweeping statements from industry sources without independent background research. He notes fur sales decline tied to campaigns by groups like PETA and cites catalog, show, and magazine shifts as supporting evidence.
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Spiegel
Wheel of Fortune
Neelys controversial books draw national attention
Court Justice Richard Neely, author of Take Back Your Neighborhood, remains prolific with six books since 1980 and plans a seventh Stay Home With Me. He cites national coverage from Washington Post Today Show and Paul Harvey, saying money isn’t his aim. He notes product liability book sold better in Japan, and that his work often informs his court opinions and speeches.
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Paul Harvey
Charleston
Japan
Chelyan
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