Editorial Board Opinion and Bible Quote Featured
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents its consensus on current issues. Members listed include J. Stanley Warren Thomas A. Colley Bob Pepalis Jim Terry Barbara Hawkins David Barker Don Cuppett. Today's Bible quote cites James 4 17 about knowing to do good and not doing it.
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J. Stanley Warren
Thomas A. Colley
Bob Pepalis
Jim Terry
Barbara Hawkins
David Barker
Princeton
Don Cuppett
Editorial supports speedy justice in Davis family murder case
The piece urges fair trials while urging swifter action in the Davis family murder case in Tazewell County. It notes defendant Sam Ealy may wait months as Commonwealth's Attorney Bowen appeals rulings, potentially delaying justice beyond constitutional rights. It calls for balancing due process with timely proceedings to avoid excessive delay.
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Tom Bowen
Don Mullins
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Campaigns praise troops as Red Cross seeks Zip Lock bags
Red Cross Executive Director Charlene Meade appeals for 600 Zip Lock bags to support troops in the Persian Gulf. Local Mercer Countians have donated 400 pounds. 600 boxes could add about 100 pounds toward the quota. Donations should be delivered to the Wellness Center Bluefield office within a few days. deadline extended briefly by the national office. Also reports December charity drives in Mercer County with churches, Tender Mercies, Union Mission and other groups continuing holiday relief efforts.
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Persian Gulf
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Wellness Center
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Tender Mercies
Union Mission
Dangerous Dan attacks paper mills near highways campaign
A reader condemns a campaign against paper mills near highways and mocks critics including Dan Rather. The letter argues drivers must accept responsibility, not blame facilities, citing a Tennessee crash on Interstate 75 near Athens and Cleveland with many fatalities and injuries.
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Dan Rather
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Cleveland
Laeger Bridge Featured in Caperton Agenda
Letter from Boyd Dotson of the West Virginia Department of Transportation lauds coverage of the Laeger Pony Truss Bridge opening. He notes Gov Caperton and officials share pride in a bridge seen as part of the governor's historic agenda and signals future bridge work in the area.
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NRA Membership Slump Prompts Incentives Amid Insurance Push
Washington notes show the National Rifle Association lowering membership as numbers fall. The lobby promotes a gun insurance perk offering up to 1,000 coverage but backs it with a secondary policy caveat. Critics call the disclosure egregious and warn of potential consumer harm.
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Preventing war by threatening war debate in Washington
Richmond Times-Dispatch columnist Charles McDowell notes Congress must shape war policy while critics warn against escalating rhetoric. He cites Rep. Les Aspin's view that Saddam may see Bush's stance as war fever and that Congress and the president align on using military pressure and sanctions to compel Iraq. The piece weighs risks of war versus diplomatic relief and an American casualty toll.
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