Tax policy clash dominates national headlines in 2012 outlook
Charles Owens notes that extending Bush era tax cuts is critical to avoid a Jan 1 tax increase for all Americans. He highlights a GOP Obama compromise extending benefits and credits, while warning that resistance could raise taxes and anger voters. Local readers urged to contact lawmakers.
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Sarah Palin
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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U.S
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Jay Rockefeller
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff and leadership lineup
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Darryl Hudson as Publisher News Editor and Sports Editor Andy Patton with Brian Woodson Samantha Perry as Managing Editor and Bill Archer Charles Owens as Senior Editor City Editor. The paper carries a Jeremiah verse quote.
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Rate cut to 9.4 cents by Appalachian Power in Southwest Virginia
Southwest Virginia ratepayers will see a 20 percent cut in bills effective January 1 2011 after a meeting with Appalachian Power officials and lawmakers led by Delegate Will Morefield. The reduction follows a lower approved rate by the State Corporation Commission, $100 million in coal-price savings passed to customers, and elimination of a rider for environmental improvements. Lawmakers plan to push for further utility regulation changes and urge similar action in West Virginia.
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R-Tazewell
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APCO
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West Virginia
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Mountain
Start Children in Sports Early to Avoid Parent Problems
A veteran youth coach urges parents to begin sports participation at ages four or five, not ten or eleven, and to avoid forcing interest. He notes coaches are volunteers, playing time favors skilled older players, and early, age-appropriate programs help prevent frustration and parental conflicts.
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Bluefield
Princeton
Christmas memories revisited in Bluefield days of old
The writer recalls December memories from WHIS TV jingle countdowns to snow days and bus rides on a ’57 GMC with Smokey Vaughn. They describe blue laws, Uptown Christmas lights on U.S. 52 in Kimball, Dutch Oven treats, and Granato brothers welcoming shoppers, with snow covered roads and salt trucks in winter, and Kimball’s 1911 incorporation named for Frederick J. Kimball.
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WHIS
Smokey” Vaughn
Otyce Sia
Welch
U.S. 52
Kimball
Granato Brothers
West Virginia politics and open stores noted near court steps
The piece notes blue laws in the past limiting Sunday stores, now some stay open 24/7 in Kimball. It covers a behind closed doors Senate caucus, leadership questions with Earl Ray Tomblin acting governor, and debate over an elected acting president. Also comments on AEP CEO Michael Morris compensation and local reflections from Bluefield resident Wilson Butt.
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Marshall County
H. Truman Chafin
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