Five Years of Trucking Memories Endure for a Writer
Bill Archer reflects on a five year trucking career filled with varied rigs, routes, and challenges. He recalls friends like Ergie Smith, the air brakes hiss, and how the road shaped his past while affirming he no longer craves life behind the wheel.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Publisher and editors note faith quote
Publisher Darryl Hudson and staff sign off with a faith quote from 2 Corinthians 13 5 AKJV. The message urges self examination and Christian faith as the paper lists senior editor assistant managing editor and Charles Owens among the staff.
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Congressional plea to halt fiscal cliff before Christmas
A public holiday message urges U S Senators Rockefeller Manchin Webb Warner and Reps Rahall Griffith Capito McKinley and President Obama to stay in Washington until a fiscal cliff deal is reached . The letter criticizes bipartisan gridlock and warns of higher taxes and recession if no agreement is reached before year end.
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Virginia
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Princeton Resident Criticizes Democrats Over Sewer Issue
Donald E. Ingram of Princeton accuses Democrats, Gov Tomblin, and Rep Rahall of caring little for local needs. He blasts supporters for reelecting career politicians and urges wakefulness as Stafford Drive sewer work lingers on a swampy site.
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Daily Telegraph invites letters on public matters
The Daily Telegraph asks readers to send letters on public issues including signed opinions with the writer’s name address and phone number. Submissions may be emailed to editor bottonline com or mailed to Letters to the Editor P O Box 1599 Bluefield WV 24701.
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Reader comments mix on gas explosion and road to safer transport
A set of reader postings from a Facebook page covers topics from how people stay in touch with friends to reactions to a West Virginia gas line explosion. Users rail against fracking, urge aging infrastructure fixes, discuss ignition interlocks for DUI offenses, and advocate strict penalties.
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Jerri H
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Readers react to news and tragedy with strong opinions
Readers weigh in on drunk driving penalties, right to work, Medicare age, and a Connecticut school shooting tragedy. Contributors debate politics, labor, and personal responsibility, naming politicians, unions, and families affected by violence.
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