Minimum wage hike critiqued as economic folly by columnist
James H. Smokey Shott argues against raising the minimum wage to ten ten or fifteen dollars, labeling the effort a political cause that ignores business economics. He cites studies, demographics, and productivity trends, claiming only a small share of workers would be affected and that the approach risks jobs and growth.
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Merriam-Webster
National Center For Policy Analysis
NCPA
Economic Policy Institute
Glass-Steagall
Ben Gills
American Action Forum
Bureau of Labor Statistics
United States
China
Ulysses S. Grant
America
Telegraph Staff Directory Brief
The Cluefield Baily Telegraph lists Randy Mooney as Publisher and News Editor with Andy Patton and Brian Woodson as Editors. Samantha Perry serves as Editor Senior Editor, Bill Archer as Assistant Managing Editor, and Charles Owens is noted with a biblical quote.
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Andy Patton
Brian Woodson
Bill Archer
Charles Owens
Mercer County Airport funding debate prompts restoration call
Mercer County commissioners consider restoring funding to the county airport after a prior cut to finance mandatory courthouse upgrades. Supporters argue a first class general aviation facility attracts business and aids growth, noting recent improvements and potential grant aid from the Shott Foundation. Critics cite budgeting planning failures and seek better future emergency provisions.
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Mercer County Commission
Mercer County
Airport Authority
Commission
Mike Vinciguerra
Vinciguerra
Shott Foundation
Letters discuss WV lieutenant governor absence and succession
A reader notes West Virginia has no lieutenant governor and clarifies the line of succession to the governor. The letter references Senator Bill Cole and mentions Bluefield Daily Telegraph offering publication of opinions, requiring signature address and phone number for letters to the editor.
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Bill Cole
West Virginia
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Erste
Bill Archer
Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
P.O. Box
Bluefield
Radical reform needed to curb urban violence in US
Dan Thomasson argues that preventing deadly incidents requires radical changes in law enforcement, economics, education, and cultural attitudes. He suggests better officer training, psychological testing, and potential use of body cameras, noting Ferguson and New York cases show deep systemic issues. He emphasizes hiring, pay, education, size dynamics, and racial attitudes as factors, urging real reforms to fulfill America's founding creed.
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Ferguson
New York City
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New York
Mike Brown
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