Bluefield memories of Al Lands stand on his head icon
A nostalgic reminiscence of downtown Bluefield during holidays featuring Thornton's Penney's and H and M Shoes, Kresge's lunch, and the famed Al Land's Diamonds where Land would stand on his head in ads. The piece recalls family outings, shopping rituals, and Land's celebrity headstand act that defined a pre mall era. Samantha Perry edits the Daily Telegraph.
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Mr. Land
Old Hill’s Department
Airport Road
Thornton’s
Penney’s
al Land
Diamonds
Mom
Granny
Kresge’s
Land
Land’s
Kresge
Penney
Bluefield Daily Newspaper Masthead and Editor Names
Publisher Randy Mooney News Editor and Sports Editor Andy Patton Brian Woodson Samantha Perry editor senior editor Bill Archer assistant managing editor Charles Owens quotes a biblical verse about sin and righteousness attributed to the publisher or editor names are listed in the masthead.
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Andy Patton
Brian Woodson
Bill Archer
Charles Owens
Caterpillar to Open Downtown Bluefield Call Center in 2015
The Development Authority of Mercer County announces Caterpillar will move a global call center to the former Bluefield AAA building on Commerce Street. The 24 new employees boost downtown activity and reflect a collaborative effort by local organizations including the city, the Hugh I Shott Foundation, and the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce.
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Mercer County
Caterpillar
Commerce Street
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Princeton
Mercer Street
West Virginia
Southwest Virginia
Veterans urge united fight for benefits and VA reform
A letter from Al Hancock, USAF retired, urges veterans to join a Mercer County effort to press the Veterans Administration for promised benefits, highlighting a local mobile clinic, strong VA care since 1979, and a call to action for veterans to stand up and support fellow service members.
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Afghanistan
al Hancock
Mercer County
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Hancock
USAF
Bluefield
Politicians say the darndest things 2014 roundup
Ann McFeatters surveys quips and gaffes from national leaders in 2014. Boehner jokes about roles from big brother to Gestapo while Obama riffs on Aretha Franklin and political misstatements persist. Ted Cruz Hillary Clinton Rand Paul and Christie are noted for remarks and positions as 2016 ambitions loom.
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Jay Leno
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New Jersey
Chris Christie
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