Bush's lemonade stand reshapes GOP strategy
Bush uses a wartime leadership image to reshape the Republicans after Trent Lott’s racially charged remarks. He steers the party away from controversy, elevates new leaders like his brother and Colin Powell, and accelerates a White House–driven electoral push. The Lott episode exposes fault lines on race, aiding Bush’s appeal to white swing voters while chilling hopes for certain judicial nominees and affirmative action cases.
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Editorial Titles From Bluefield Telegraph Front Page
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph presents its state and city editors and lists executive leadership. The message quotes a biblical passage about humility and revival, attributed to a higher authority, signaling editorial ethos and tradition.
Holiday Fire Safety Message for Four Seasons Country
Officials warn that cold weather and holiday decorations raise fire risk. Check heating systems and chimneys before winter. use space heaters with caution, blow out candles, and keep fire alarms and detectors updated in multiple areas to prevent injuries, property damage, or deaths.
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Wonderful couple aid stranger after ice accident in Virginia
Helen Shapard of Princeton West Virginia thanks Wayne and Vanessa Howell for rescuing Virginia Shepard after she slipped on ice at Georgian Manor Apartments. The Howells helped meet her needs, stayed with her until Rescue Squad arrived, and followed her to St Luke's Hospital in Bluefield. Virginia suffered a broken left shoulder and hip.
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West Virginians Criticize No Child Left Behind Push
In a guest Dominion Post piece, Education Chairman Jerry da Mezzatesta House member Bob Kiss and Finance Chairman Michael accuse state education leaders of failing schools. They condemn the push for more taxes and a system they say lacks scholastic excellence while critics claim high spending dictates the standard.
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West Virginia Education Battle Over No Child Left Behind
Richard N Swecker of Delislow West Virginia argues that federal funding accounts for only 8 percent of education costs. He urges state control citing 92 percent state funds and criticizes No Child Left Behind as unrealistic. He calls for citizens to push for common sense reforms.
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