Kids Count Study prompts action for McDowell youth
The 2003 Kids Count study ranks McDowell County last in West Virginia for child well being with 41 percent of children in poverty and 10.7 percent low birth weight. Executive director Margie Hale calls poverty an extraordinary risk factor, urging a coordinated action plan and noting strong local development alongside deep concerns. Charles Owens, Daily Telegraph editor, emphasizes rallying for improved child welfare.
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News Editor Names and Editorial Staff Listed
The Cluefield Daily Telegraph lists staff including News Editor State Editor Senior Writer Samantha Perry Executive Editor Managing Editor Sports Editor City County Editor Senior Copy Editor and others. The passage also includes a biblical quote about worshiping the Lord and serving Him only.
Legislators Reach Out As 2004 Sessions Loom
A call to citizen involvement as the West Virginia Legislature and Virginia General Assembly convene for 2004. Readers are urged to contact senators and delegates, attend the Capitol, and engage with local chambers hosting an informational breakfast for regional lawmakers and proposals.
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Letters on state health aid for cleft care and pregnancy
A reader questions West Virginia’s health spending, noting state support for pregnancy and abortion costs while denying funds for cleft palate and lip repair. The writer describes severe facial injury, missing teeth, and pain, asks why oral and nasal surgeries aren’t funded, defends personal choices, and seeks serious answers.
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Daily Telegraph Announces Public Letters Policy
The Daily Telegraph will publish letters on matters of public interest. Letters should be concise and must include the writer's signature address and phone number to be considered for publication.
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Overreaction is a virtue in homeland security analysis
Dan K. Thomasson argues that orange alerts reveal the difficulty of gathering reliable intelligence in the war on terrorism. He notes public fear, random checks, and the “cry wolf” problem, urging continued vigilance and patience while acknowledging missteps and the evolving threat landscape.
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