Beaming Bluefield ties to Nash Nobel win noted
Bill Archer recalls Dr John Forbes Nash Jr Nobel Prize in Economics in 1994 and the hometown role of Bee Stringfellow as the Beaver Class of 1945 links and hometown news spread. The piece contrasts Nasar biography and the Ron Howard film to Nashs life and roots. Bee Stringfellow organized reunions and connected Nash with a hometown press and family, shaping local memory of the event.
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Daily Telegraph staff. internal masthead snippet shows editors
The fragment lists Gary Adkisson as News Editor and Barbara Hawking as State Editor with Samantha Peery and Thomas A Colley in editorial roles. It contains a biblical quotation and notes 1 Timothy 1 as reference. The piece appears as a credit line or masthead capture rather than a full article.
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West Virginia flood victims still in mobile homes and campers
The state Office of Emergency Services reports 303 flood victim families remain in mobile homes and 360 in camper trailers, many not winterized, as officials push to move families into permanent homes after the May 1999 tornadoes. Volunteers keep debris cleanup and home building going, though winter slows work and some residents prefer staying on their property while repairs proceed. Community efforts continue as New Year’s resolutions are urged to hasten full rehousing.
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Taxing military retirees in West Virginia
A letter argues WV should end state tax on military retired pay. It notes 9,000 retirees in the state, many with large local spending, compares with exemptions for state police and firefighters, and cites Supreme Court rulings. The author urges political action and invites vets to monthly meetings at the Princeton Vet Center.
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Thank You for Bluefield Va 2001 Christmas Parade Helpers
Tom Chatfins thanks Patty Douthat J C Higginbotham and others for a superb Bluefield Virginia Christmas Parade. He notes Rotary Club hot chocolate, and praise for Graham High School Band Bluefield High School Band and Concord College Band, plus broad civic show including police fire horses and antique cars.
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Homeland Security Conference in Washington Focuses on Local Readiness
Jennifer Hoyt reports from the Homeland Security Conference in Washington where Tom Ridge stresses every level of government must act together. Attendees hear about protecting symbolic buildings supply chains and food and the role of first responders amid concerns of ongoing threats and long term security funding.
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Letters to the Editor policy and contact details
The Daily Telegraph invites public letters and requests short submissions. Include signature, address, and phone number for consideration. Names will not be withheld. Email editor batontine or mail to Bluefield Daily Telegraph 928 Bluefield Avenue Bluefield WV 24701 or fax 304-927-6179.
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