Honesty in Charity Donations Tests Donor Trust
Jay Ambrose argues that donor trust is crucial for charitable giving. A Robertson family lawsuit over Princeton University funds highlights how misused gifts threaten generosity. The piece cites the Red Cross relief efforts post 9/11 and Katrina as showing trust impacts donations.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Roster and Quote
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists William Randy Deason as Publisher and a slate of editors including Samantha Perry News Editor Sports Editor Senior Editor Secrate Andy Patton Brian Woodson Barbara Hawkins Thomas Colley Executive Editor Managing Editor Bill Archer City Editor Charles Owens Senior Copy Editor Allen Roberts and ends with a biblical quotation about serving the Lord God and warning against wickedness and backsliding.
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Turnpike toll rise and college funding push in 2006 West Virginia session
The West Virginia legislature faces a toll hike from 60 to 65 percent for southern turnpike users from Mercer County to Charleston and beyond. Residents warn higher tolls threaten trucking, jobs, and business costs while facing potential cuts to Bluefield State College and allocations to Concord University. Health care, malpractice reform, and insurance are also priorities as higher education and medical providers remain major local employers into 2006.
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Letters Urge Kindness Over Criticism At Christmas Club Event
A reader laments adults in a Christmas club meeting who criticized leaders and the country, urging civility and gratitude. The writer credits hospital staff from a recent hospitalization for professional care, including amputation, dialysis, and hyperbaric treatment, and extends belated thanks and Christmas wishes.
Thanks to BRMC for great care during staffing changes
A patient thanks BRMC for great care during October 2004 to January 2005 while the hospital faced major staff reductions, noting morale problems among staff but expressing gratitude for the service received.
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Public Letters Submissions to Bluefield Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph will publish letters on public issues. Include signature, address and phone number for publication. Names will not be withheld. Send opinions to Letters to the Editor Bluefield Daily Telegraph P.O. Box 1599 Bluefield WV 24701.
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Kyoto protocol is failing as emissions plan wanes
Michael Fumento argues Kyoto is dying not saving the planet, exposing its limited impact and enforcement flaws. He notes EU shortfalls, U S opposition, and the lack of real teeth, urging focus on practical partnerships like the Asia Pacific approach and advances in nuclear power and carbon sequestration.
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