Memorial Day reflections honor veterans and summer kickoff
Greg Jordan reflects on Memorial Day as a time to honor veterans who sacrificed for the nation. He recalls wartime stories, the lasting strains on service members, and the need to balance weekend celebrations with the day’s true purpose. The piece urges public remembrance amid summer activities.
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Bluefield Daily Staff and Editorial Leadership List
A roster of newsroom leaders includes Darryl Hudson as Publisher and News Editor, Andy Patton and Brian Woodson as Sports Editor and Managing Editor respectively, Samantha Perry as Managing Editor, Bill Archer as Senior Editor, and Charles Owens as City Editor. The text also quotes a biblical verse from Deuteronomy 4 29 AKJV.
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Virginia localities prune budgets as recession lingers
Virginia counties including Tazewell face deep cuts in 2010 2011 budgets with no layoffs planned School Board and Board of Supervisors rolling back contracts trimming athletic transport fuel and central office posts while keeping pay and benefits for most staff Tax rates remain unchanged and no new vehicle purchases or furniture acquisitions will occur as the region aims to preserve services amid the downturn.
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Bluefield Officials Earn Praise while Trash Issues Plague City
A reader commends Bluefield officials for work on improving the city but cites trash pickup problems and health concerns from uncollected bags. The writer urges city action such as providing trash cans for low income families and stresses citizen volunteers to support community improvements.
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The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public issues. Include signature address and phone number for publication consideration. Names will not be withheld. Send by mail to Bluefield Daily Telegraph P O Box 1599 Bluefield West Virginia 24701 or by email editor at bdtonline com.
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Critics blast Obama NSS as vague and self contradictory
Clifford D. May argues the new national security strategy is bloated with platitudes and omissions. The piece questions globalization blame for 9/11, ignores core Islamist factors, and notes contradictions between claimed values and policies such as space defense and Gitmo. It critiques Iran engagement and calls for clearer aims.
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