Reaganomics memories from Anawalt and McDowell County
Charles Owens recalls the early 1980s in McDowell County during Reaganomics. He describes government cheese lines, the coal industry’s prominence, a small K-8 at Anawalt and high school in Welch, and a community navigating tough times with perceived national policy effects.
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McDowell County
Anawalt
Welch
Bluefield
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Directory Note
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Charles Owens
Daily Telegraph
Cowens
Brian Woodson
Tourism growth boosts Tazewell County ATV and museum attractions
A tourism report to the Tazewell County Board highlights 2017 gains across Spearhead Trail Back of the Dragon and local attractions Pocahontas Exhibition Mine Historic Crab Orchard Museum and Pisgah Pumpkin Patch. The study notes 13 new businesses three expansions 106 new jobs and 2.935 million in private investments with rises in ridership ATV permits and museum attendance.
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Tazewell County
Pocahontas
Crab Orchard
Pisgah
David Woodard
Letters Criticize NFL for Disrespect to the Flag
A veteran from Princeton Illinois denounces the NFL for players kneeling or not standing during the flag salute. He urges players to respect Old Glory, warning that those who do not should leave the country. He emphasizes patriotism and sacrifices of service members.
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NFL
Lawrence Webb
Ill
Princeton
Wasteful government spending and accountability reform ideas
Richard Williams argues that end of year federal spending inflates deficits with examples from 2017 and earlier. He cites Senate testimony, RAND Paul and Bernie Sanders notes, and GAO findings on performance information. He proposes rollover of funds and stronger accountability to curb waste.
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Jason Fichtner
Senate
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Bernie Sanders
Donald Trump
Transparency
Adam Andrzejewksi
Trump
Barack Obama
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Sen
Rand Paul
Department of Veterans Affairs
Paul
America
Government Accounting Office
George W. Bush
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