America by the numbers shows GDP, debt and jobs data
The piece surveys US GDP growth at 2.7 percent in Q3, compares it with earlier quarters, and notes a long term average of 3.2 percent since 1947. It cites a 16.3 trillion national debt, a 7.7 percent U unemployment rate, and 143 million employed in November with government employment rising. It references Obama era debt, inflation trends, and regulatory costs. It also identifies journalist Smokey Shott of Bluefield, Virginia.
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Editor Note and Bible Verse Include in Telegraph Page
Bluefield Daily Telegraph carries standard staff lineups and a quoted Bible verse from Job 42 5 6 AKJV printed alongside editorial notes. The fragment confirms the paper continues with editor roles Darryl Hudson Samantha Perry and Charles Owens remains linked to the page.
Spearhead Trail Nears Start With State Land Deals
Tazewell County officials hope to begin Spearhead Trail construction in spring 2013 after land agreements with the state and a private owner are finalized. About 53 miles are mapped in Pocahontas area with six to eight months of build time, linking with West Virginia's Hatfield McCoy Trail to boost regional tourism and cross state cooperation. Local officials push to wrap negotiations by December despite a year in a holding pattern.
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Protect the poor and middle class letter calls for God enshrined influence
A reader from Princeton argues that democracy is failing, claims the majority should restore religious presence in schools, public spaces, and currency, and says God alone can fix issues others oppose. The letter blames secular drift and urges action by the majority to reinsert faith.
Privacy vs. national security gnaws at electronic intercepts debate
Dan K. Thomasson notes that 1947 CIA creation sparked fears of domestic intrusion led by Hoover and McCormick. Congress and courts face renewed questions on warrantless overseas intercepts under FISA, with critics demanding transparency on American data and court approval before processing.
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Wild Bill) Donovan
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