Driving Truck Through Christmas And Dad’s Passing
Bill Archer, senior writer for the Daily Telegraph, recounts his early trucking career starting July 1973, two Christmases on Sundays, a first fatal loss on January 4, 1974, and the toll on family as he balanced long hauls with grief. He describes loading delays, Chicago runs, and pride his father felt in his work.
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Claysville
Dad
New York
Chicago
Mississippi River
Windy City
Canonsburg
U.S
Gary
Ind
McKeesport
Peoria
Ill
Illinois
Cluefield Daily Telegraph Leadership Notes
The Cluefield Daily Telegraph lists William Randy Deason as Publisher News Editor and Sports Editor Samantha Perry and Andy Patton with editorial roles. Brian Woodson Thomas Colley serve as Executive Editor and Managing Editor with City Editor Bill Archer and Charles Owens in city duties.
Government faces $53 trillion long term deficit shock
Dale McFeathers reports that the Financial Report of the United States Government puts long term promises for Social Security Medicare and other programs at about $45 trillion over 75 years, with total commitments reaching $53 trillion. The accrual deficit for the year to Sept 30 runs $275.5 billion versus $162.8 billion cash, GAO questions key numbers due to messy records, Pentagon included.
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United States
Congress
Uncle Sam
Treasury Department
White House Office of Management and Budget
Government Accountability Office
Pentagon
Cabinet Department
GAO
David Walker
Questions and concerns about Bluefield and state politics
A reader voices questions about a demolished Bluefield building and contract indemnity, queries why a distant building is used for resident halls, and opinions on West Virginia elections and national policy. The letter endorses Hillary Clinton and urges thoughtful voting.
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Bluefield
Bluefield State College
Charles Owens
West Virginia
Coene
Daily Telegraph invites public letters with signature and contact
The Daily Telegraph solicits letters on public issues and asks writers to include signature, address, and phone number for publication. Letters should be brief and can be sent by email to editor bdtonline com or by mail to Letters to the Editor Bluefield Daily Telegraph P O Box 1599 Bluefield WV 24701.
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The
Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
P.O
Bluefield
Senior moments and police tales amuse a columnist
Jim Davidson shares lighthearted anecdotes about elderly homeowners and law enforcement. The stories include a Mississippi man who shot burglars after being told officers were busy, a Florida carjacking misadventure by an elderly woman, and a coffee time with a chief and a pastor that ends with laughter. He closes urging stress relief and notes his contact details.
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George Phillips
Meridian
Mississippi
George
Phillips Residence
Old George
Orange County
Florida
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Bill Archer
Bottonline
Archer
Cluefield Daily Telegraph
William ‘Randy’ Deason
Samantha Perry
Andy Patton
Brian Woodson
Thomas A. Colley
Pakistan
Dale McFeathers Scripps Howard News Service
Hillary
Hillary Clinton
Bernard Charles Princeton
W.va
Jim Davidson
Bent Drive
Conway
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