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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 2015
Page
4
Daily Telegraph column notes unseasonably warm December, hopes it lasts. Announces 98th Little Jimmie party on Dec 23 at City Auditorium, Bluefield, noon to 1 30 p m, with red gift bags for each child. Charles Owens signs off as assistant managing editor.
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Randy Mooney as Publisher News Editor and Samantha Perry as Editor Senior Editor with Bil Archer as Assistant Managing Editor and Charles Owens quoted scripture. The passage includes a verse about all sheep going astray and the Lord bearing iniquity.
Bluefield residents keep up holiday spirit as more than 18 000 visitors tour the Holiday of Lights at Lotto Park in the run up to Christmas. City officials note traffic counters and new entrances helped, with events like the Holiday of Lights 5K Challenge and Santa visits drawing crowds.
A reader recalls a lifelong quest to trace West Virginia roots from military service to family lineage. He describes locating Wyoming County history at a public library, donations by a newspaper editor’s wife, a reprint purchase, and artifacts like tin types. He notes a web creator’s interest in his ancestry, later friendships, and the role of Ancestry.com, ending with reflections on Charlemagne and regional descent.
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph invites letters on public issues. Include signature, address, and phone number for publication consideration and submit by email mail or signed fax to the listed addresses and numbers.
John M. Crisp argues Obama’s cautious Islamic State plan may fail as Republicans call for tougher action and Democrats seek a stronger approach. The piece notes how critics from Rubio to Feinstein question effectiveness and the potential for ground troops, while acknowledging the president’s restraint.
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