End of the sweet deal for UAW as auto profits shrink
Daily Telegraph columnist James A. Shott argues the UAW’s high pay and rigid work rules erode Big Three profitability. He contrasts $73 hourly costs at Chrysler Ford and GM with $44 in non union Toyota Honda Nissan plants and notes jobs banks and rigid classifications hurt efficiency. He urges U.S. automakers and unions to adopt flexible, skill based production like Brazil to survive. 高
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph masthead and tribute quotes
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists William Randy Deason as publisher and Thomas A Colley as executive editor with Samantha Perry as managing editor and sports editor. The page features a biblical quotation from Psalms 101 3-4 AKJV emphasizing rejection of wickedness.
Little Jimmie Campaign Hits 750 Children in Bluefield
The Community Christmas Tree drive known as Little Jimmie, run by the Daily Telegraph, raises over 30 thousand dollars and brings toys, books and treats to more than 750 local children amid economic hardship. Santa arrives at noon as Don Whitt and Bill Archer headline the entertainment. tickets usable until 1:30 pm.
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Residents beg delay in electric bill due dates
A reader asks if American Electric Power considers Social Security recipients when setting billing dates. Monthly due dates on the first lead to late fees for paydays after release, with complaints about deposits, penalties, and slow account transfers. The writer suggests minimal options and criticizes rate practices.
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Christmas economy woes and a hopeful stimulus plan
The column blends holiday cheer with recession fears as Claus may lay off Rudolph to cut costs while 401(k)s fall and prices drop. It notes consumer caution, Obama stimulus aims of 2.5 to 3.2 million jobs, and a call to focus on future hope rather than doom. Marsha Mercer reports from Washington for Media General News Service.
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