Listening to mothers memory shapes a reporter life
A senior writer recalls a morning interview with his mother reigniting a memory of tiny saddlebags stitched by his grandmother. He reflects on listening as journalism, the immediacy of news, and how small details can reveal larger truths amid shifting daily stories at the Daily Telegraph.
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Mom
Wayne Street
Grandma Hodgens
First National Bank of Keystone
Mike Graham
Federal Bank
Keystone
the Maples
Cluefield Baily Telegraph Staff and verse quote
The Cluefield Baily Telegraph lists William Randy Deason as Publisher with Thomas A. Colley as Executive Editor and Samantha Perry as Managing Editor. News Editor is Samantha Perry and Sports Editor is Andy Patton. Senior Editor Charles Owens City Editor Citywide roles noted. A Bible verse from Ephesians 5 15 16 appears.
FDA Nomination Finally Confirmed After Senate Holds
The FDA has lacked a confirmed chief for most of the Bush era, with acting commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach serving since 2005. Despite multiple holds and a filibuster, the Senate voted 89 to 6 to end the filibuster and 80 to 11 to confirm von Eschenbach, highlighting a broader logjam in top-level appointments.
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Food and Drug Administration
Bush
Andrew von Eschenbach
Senate
Bill Frist
von Eschenbach
National Cancer Institute
White House
Hillary Clinton
New York
Patty Murray
Washington
FDA
Jim DeMint
South Carolina
David Vitter
Louisiana
Canada
Charles Grassley
Iowa
Frist
Grassley
Richlands VFW Brick Fund honors veterans at Veterans Memorial
Richlands VFW Post 9640 invites purchases of $50 bricks to honor active duty and veteran service in a Veterans Memorial walkway. Funds support community honors including funerals, Voice of Democracy, Patriot Pin, Teacher of the Year, and Operation Holiday Spirit. Order forms at Richlands Area Chamber or VFW posts. mail checks to VFW 9640 Brick Fund. For more information call (276) 963-3385 or (276) 964-2480. James Pruitt and Pete Vance officiate.
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Veterans Memorial
Richlands
VFW
Voice of Democracy
Remembering World War II Heroes and The Greatest Generation
Ann Johns of Princeton West Virginia writes in praise of World War II veterans as patriots whose service forged unity. She recalls a girl who received government bonds for birthdays and Christmas and urges lasting appreciation for veterans and their families.
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Tom Brokaw
America
Pet therapy volunteers bring joy with a dog named Katie
Jim Davidson profiles Luba Cook and her therapy dog Katie, who visit hospice and nursing home patients in Hot Springs area. Since adopting Katie, the duo have logged over 400 visits in two years, entertaining and comforting elderly residents with dancing and waving routines. Katie, now Fountain Lake Health and Rehab Center’s mascot, works with Hospice Home Care and Odyssey Healthcare.
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Luba
Animal Shelter
Hot Springs National Park
Arkansas
Katie
Hospice Home Care
Odyssey Healthcare
Fountain Lake Health and Rehab Center
Rebecca Thompson
Hospice Home Care Inc
Luba Cook
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Bill Archer
Woo
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Cluefield Baily Telegraph
William ‘Randy’ Deason
Thomas A. Colley
Samantha Perry
Andy Patton
Brian Woodson
Bill Archer Charles Owens
Richlands Brick Sale
James Pruitt
Pete Vance
Ann Johns
Matthew French
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
Princeton
W.va
Jim Davidson
Bentley Drive
Conway
Ark
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