Daily Telegraph Editorial Board statement and Bible quote
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents a consensus opinion from its members J Stanley Warren Thomas A Colley Bob Pepalis Jim Terry Barbara Hawkins David Barker Don Cuppett. Today's Bible quote reads It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man Psalm 118 8.
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Daily Telegraph
J. Stanley Warren
Thomas A. Colley
Bob Pepalis
Jim Terry
Barbara Hawkins
David Barker
Princeton
Don Cuppett
Dedication of Claude Blankenship Praised by Mercer County
An editorial extols Claude Blankenship as a rare nonpolitician in county government. It lauds his selfless dedication honesty and integrity noting the county is financially in the black on his retirement and that local costs rise while federal and state funds fall.
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Claude Blankenship
Mercer County
Commission
Mr. Blankenship
Downtown Bluefield Redesign Debates Helpful Holiday Lights Contest
A letter urges citizens to join Main Street committees for downtown revitalization in Bluefield. It explains a city Christmas display controversy, the decision to use white lights and Winter Cardinal design, and banners bought for multiple months. The writer praises public involvement and invites further support.
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Scrooges
Bluefield
Main Street
City Board of Directors
Sponse
West Vienia
Telegraph
Image over substance in state leadership debate
Richard Grimes argues in the Daily Telegraph Charleston Bureau column that political image dominates policy, urging leaders to act for public service rather than popularity. He criticizes Gov. Gaston Caperton and Senate President Keith Burdette while noting increases in educators in the Legislature and questioning conflicting economic statements.
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Bush
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House of Delegates
Senate
State Senate
Keith Burdette
Caperton
Burdette
D-Wood
Nuclear weapons in Desert Shield could Bush use them
Washington debate centers on whether the United States would unleash nuclear forces in the Persian Gulf. Sources note 400 plus bombs aboard ships and bases, with Bush undecided on nuclear release authority. Analysts warn such a move would erode moral standing and risk regional catastrophe. The piece also includes a mini editorial on Comptroller Clarke.
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Eppening
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Persian Gulf
Saddam
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Gulf
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Turkey
George Bush
Kennedy bills threaten economy and health care, Roberts warns
Paul Craig Roberts, economist and former U.S. official, argues against Sen. Kennedy's agenda. He claims a jobs quota and national health bill would harmful alter hiring, create racial proportionality, and strain budgets. He cites Canada’s and the Soviet model as warnings, urging caution on federal health care schemes.
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South Africa
U.S
Canada
National Health Service
America
Detroit
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Soviet Union
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