Locke and Jefferson shaped rights and press freedom in early America
The piece traces John Locke's influence on Independence and constitutional theory, noting his rights of life, liberty and property, the right to determine rulers, and a free press. It links his ideas to Jefferson and the Declaration, the Magna Carta precedents, and 17th century English upheaval, tying to modern debates like the Pledge ruling. Bill Archer signs as Daily Telegraph copy editor.
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John Locke
Locke
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
England
Charles I
Charles
U.S
Daily Telegraph Editorial Staff and Faith Quote
Gary Adkisson publishes with Samantha Perry as News Editor and State Editor. Senior Copy Editor Thomas A Colley serves as Executive Editor with Managing Editor. The page features a Bible verse from Ephesians 2 8 9 AV about grace and salvation.
Litter Patrol Sought to Improve West Virginia Tourism Image
Citizens urged to curb highway litter along Rt 460 and I-77 near Princeton to preserve the beauty of Almost Heaven West Virginia. Local groups urged to join litter patrols and keep areas around the Tourist Information Center and East River Mountain Shopping Center clean.
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Four Seasons
U.S. Rt. 460
I-77
Princeton
West Virginia
Rt. 460
East River Mountain
Tourist Information Center
John Nash
Bluefield
Mercer Mall
West Virginia letters on Bush visit and local politics
A Charleston Gazette reader questions who should access a presidential Independence Day event in Ripley and criticizes Rep. Capito, a WV Republican leader, for promoting the President and veterans. The writer also includes a math riff on lake shorelines and college funding costs, contrasting ideas with a bitter tone.
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Charleston Gazette
Bush
George Washington
Ripley
West
Enron
Capito
West Virginia
Humphries
E-mail responses mourn Dr Tom Raub death in Zimbabwe
Reader messages to the Daily Telegraph reflect shock at Dr Tom Raub’s death in Zimbabwe and condemn political land seizures. They honor his medical work, express sympathy to his wife Mary, and call for accountability amid the broader African famine crisis.
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Tom Raub
Zimbabwe
Daily Telegraph
Raub
Dr. Raub
Mary
Rice University
Duke Divinity School
Africa
Tim Lusk
Prescott
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Trish
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