Preservation of History Amid Debates on Founders and Anthem
Daily Telegraph columnist James H. "Smokey" Shott argues against erasing parts of American history amid protests to remove statues and challenge The Star Spangled Banner. He cites Jefferson and Key to urge context, understanding, and preservation, noting history teaches future lessons and should not be destroyed.
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California
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David Crabtree
Gutenberg College
James H. “Smokey” Shott
Bluefield, Va
Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Roster
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Randy Mooney as Publisher and Andy Patton as Sports Editor with Samantha Perry serving as Editor and Assistant Managing Editor. Charles Owens and Brian Woodson are named in the masthead.
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Andy Patton
Charles Owens
Brian Woodson
100th Little Jimmie party brings Christmas cheer to Bluefield
The 100th Little Jimmie party in Bluefield unfolds amid strong community support and a $10,000 anonymous grant, with toys purchased and hundreds of red bags ready for distribution at the Bluefield City Auditorium. Santa arrives around 4 45 p.m. and volunteers begin toy bag handouts.
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Jimmie
West Virginia
Southwest Virginia
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Bill Archer
Santa Claus
Little Jimmie
Alabama vote shifts mood toward calmer politics
Dan Thomasson notes Alabama voters rejected Roy Moore, signaling decency over crude politics. He sees potential for Democrats to regain Senate control, while national debt, tax reform, and Trump’s agenda shape a tense political landscape ahead of the 2018 elections.
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Janet Yellen
Federal Reserve
Thomasson
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