Daily Telegraph Editorial Board Consensus Opinion and Bible Quote
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents its consensus on current columns with members including Terry Horne Thomas A Colley Bob Pepalis Jim Terry Barbara Hawkins David Barker and Don Cuppett. Today's Bible verse is Psalm 68 19 blessing daily with benefits.
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Daily Telegraph
Terry Horne
Thomas A. Colley
Bob Pepalis
Jim Terry
Princeton
Barbara Hawkins
David Barker
Don Cuppett
Editorial: No more task forces for West Virginia education
The piece ridicules new task forces and urges state leaders to act on education reform. It notes the Governor's Task Force on Teachers' Compensation offered ideas to raise pay and cut thousands of positions, but argues elected officials should implement changes themselves and face voters if they fail. It calls for action toward a genuine “year of education.”
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West Virginia
Gaston Caperton
West
Capitol letter Heiskell fuels GOP power struggle in West Virginia
West Virginia Republicans remain divided as party chairman Edgar Heiskell faces a challenge from the John Raese faction led by Paul Hart. Hart accuses Heiskell of using party stationery to solicit signatures for a boycott and alleges misuse of GOP funds. The intra party dispute heats up with a May 19 meeting resuming at Heart-O-Town Holiday Inn in Charleston.
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Republican Party
West Virginia
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Heiskell
Heart-O-Town Holiday Inn
Letters to the Editor Defend Nursing Homes Over Front Page Headlines
A reader contesting May 24 nursing home coverage cites Maples Cumberland Care Center history from 1988 to 1989, praising staff for caring for a family member and urging investigative reporting. Also thanks St Jude Bike-A-Thon participants and sponsors, noting $303.70 raised and appreciation for Bluefield Daily Telegraph coverage.
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Cumberland Care Center
St. Judes Children’s Hospital
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Felicia Marshall
Rosie Mills
Robert Witt
Tabby Zepp
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St. Jude's
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Princeton Towne Fair Kids Dog Show Highlights
Five years ago the Mercer Elementary School lawn hosted the Princeton Towne Fair Kids Dog Show for ages four to fourteen, sponsored by the Mercer County Humane Society, teaching youth dog ownership responsibilities.
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Princeton
Bluefield Plans Ten Years Ago For Preservation
In 1980 Bluefield outlined ambitious preservation plans highlighting historic district stewardship and projects to protect architecturally significant buildings. The effort aimed to stabilize downtown landmarks and promote civic pride through organized conservation strategies.
1965 Falls Mills awards honor Teddi Rae Hubble James Ray Staples
In Falls Mills Virginia the Americanian School Award for distinguished achievement was presented to seventh grade graduates Teddi Rae Hubble and James Ray Staples during a ceremony marking the elementary school’s graduation.
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Falls Mills
Teddi Rae Hubble
James Ray Staples
Awards Honor Courage Patriotism and Leadership Recipients
Recipients were granted awards for high qualities of courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship and service.
Bluefield Red Cross Nears War Relief Quota Fifty Years Past
The 1940 Bluefield American Red Cross chapter nears its $3,000 war relief quota for Europe but officials doubt it can double the figure as requested by national HQ. Elizabeth Counts Clifton of Bluefield will graduate from the University of Kentucky with a B.S. in medical technology, among 450 graduates. Compiled by Lillian Roten of the Daily Telegraph staff.
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American Red Cross
Europe
Elizabeth Counts Clifton
University of Kentucky
Lexington
Frank L. McVey
Clifton
2194 Days of War by W H Smith Puss dé irc
A historical account by W H Smith titled 2194 Days of War outlines a long conflict period with insights into military campaigns and leadership dynamics. The work catalogs key battles, strategic decisions, and the human cost of sustained warfare across multiple theaters.
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Puss-dé Irc
Real men and the changing rules of masculinity
Lewis Grizzard reflects on a Conference on Men and Masculinity and the evolving idea of what it means to be a man. He recalls childhood heroes, fashion shifts, and gender norms, noting his own gradual tolerance and support for equality while joking about wardrobe choices and personal changes.
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Highways and Corrections
Sheraton Inn
Phil Donahue
Charles Bronson
Dennis the Menace
Margaret
John Wayne
Aldo Ray
Iwo Jima
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