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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 2001
Page
4
Bill Archer recalls visiting Santa at the 85th annual Community Christmas Tree program, a World War I era tradition that Don Whitt and Cecil Surratt have hosted since 1991. He describes the crowd’s love, children hugging Santa, and reflections on post Sept. 11 American resolve and unity.
The item lists staff roles including Gary Adkisson, Tammie Toler, Samantha Perry, Barbara Hawkins, Bill Archer, Teddy Paynter, and Jody Neal. It closes with a Bible verse from Jeremiah 32 17 asserting God’s power over heaven and earth.
Tazewell County officials push legislation to make road sign destruction a Class six felony. 911 center reports about 500 signs stolen or vandalized as county works to implement an enhanced 911 system. Officials urge lawmakers Sen. Phillip Puckett and Delegate Jackie Stump to back the bill and warn parents to curb teen thefts, stressing public safety and potential fatal outcomes.
A resident rebukes elected school board members for pursuing personal agendas, alleges misconduct and targeted terminations, and questions taxpayer money spent on these issues. The letter contrasts political criticism with the true spirit of Christmas, urging focus on family, helping others, and community kindness.
A Daily Telegraph front page reports The St. Paul plans to withdraw from providing medical malpractice insurance, a move seen in WV and worldwide. The Charleston Gazette quotes WV politicians praising it while critics ask why a company that dominated 10 percent of the market would exit. The piece questions profitability and the impact of competition on medical professional liability coverage.
A reader letter argues the insurance industry bears the burden of high legal awards and questions why The St Paul Insurance is leaving medical professional liability. The writer cites a near billion dollar loss and urges reform to curb costly litigation while noting a Christmas performance by Famous People Players and CART wishes for a merry season.
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