2008's Economic Turmoil and 2009 Outlook Reflections
Larry Hypes summarizes a turbulent year with auto industry bailouts and consumer pain. He notes Chrysler and GM near bankruptcy, Ford's cash, KB Toys closing, and Circuit City bankruptcy, alongside rising energy costs and falling oil prices. The piece also covers political shifts, wartime veterans, and local sports triumphs. It closes with hopes for 2009 safety and prosperity.
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Chrysler
General Motors
Ford
Uncle Sam
KB Toys
Circuit City
Bluefield Daily Telegraph staff and quote fragment
The snippet lists Bluefield Daily Telegraph staff roles including Publisher William Randy Deason News Editor Samantha Perry Sports Editor Andy Patton Brian Woodson and editors. It also includes a biblical verse Hebrews 10 25 AKJV.
Bluefield to Hear Vote on Charter Changes for City Elections
City officials schedule a public hearing for January 27 at 7:30 p m at city hall to discuss amending the 1921 charter. The proposal clarifies candidate declarations, shifts Precinct 28, and aims to align with state law and county election dates to boost turnout. Local NAACP members and Secretary of State have weighed in over a decade of legal challenges.
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Bluefield
Board of
City Hall
Mercer County
The
NAACP
Betty Ireland
Ireland
Board of Directors
Brian Cochran
Elections Commission
Cochran
Secretary of State
Pocahontas Christmas Parade Thanks and Winners
A letter from Jean Boone Pocahontas council person thanks volunteers and supporters of the Pocahontas Christmas Parade. It cites Amy Flick and others, and notes winners: first place Pocahontas Baptist Church, second place Girl Scout Troops 5378 and 2013, best decorated four wheeler Mary Atwell, Boissevain, and second place Greg and Heather Jones, Pocahontas.
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Pocahontas
Amy Flick
Joe
Patsy Valach
Eddie Flick
Robert Farley
Doc Short
Beverly Kitts
Non Stop Enterprises
Pocahontas Baptist Church
Bluefield
Mary Atwell
Boissevain
Greg
Heather Jones
Daily Telegraph invites public letters on public issues
Readers are urged to send concise letters on matters of public interest. Include signature, full address, and phone number. Email editor bdtonline.com with your opinion on a public issue for publication consideration.
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Daily Telegraph
Iran threats seen in a new light by pundits
Clifford D. May argues Iran's Islamist threats to Israel are sincere and aim at long term dominance. He cites Iran's chants, slogans and historical events, warning that rhetoric masks genocidal goals and that a new U S policy may pressure Israel to concede. Mayhen counters with mass psychology on propaganda and public mindset.
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Scripps Howard News Service
Aine
PBS
Iran
Midwest
Israel
House of Worship
Sioux City
Ze’ev Maghen
Bar- Ilan University
Commentary Magazine
Shah
Ayatollah Khomeini
America
Khomeini
U.S
Mayhen
Maghen
Middle East
Tehran
Hitler
Munich
Czechoslovakia
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