Reagan Alzheimer's decline shocks readers and nation
Readers reflect on Ronald Reagan long battle with Alzheimer's disease as his death nears, recalling his charm, leadership, and public memory. The piece ties reactions to ongoing political moments, ethics cases, and local commentary on public figures and institutions. Barbara Hawkins notes and quotes from officials frame the broader mood.
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Newspaper staff and a biblical quote mingle in a Bluefield page
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists publishers executives editors and staff including William Randy Deason Thomas Colley Samantha Perry Barbara Hawkins and Bill Archer with sports and city editors also named. A Matthew 9 13 quote about mercy over sacrifice concludes the page.
Ronald Reagan and the nudge that reshaped history
Ronald Reagan helped slow or reverse major trends after his 1980 election. He energized the economy by tax cuts and simplification, maintained peace when unsure, and presided over a push toward smaller government and free markets. His leadership reshaped American politics and global outlook.
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Vision and resignation shock Princeton Community Hospital
A letter expresses anger and sadness over the non renewal of Dan Dunmyer as chief executive officer of Princeton Community Hospital. The writer describes Dan and his family as valued community partners and criticizes the board’s meeting and decision, fearing harm to the hospital’s future and praising Dan’s character and ethics.
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Reagan death could boost Bush campaign analysis
Analysts say Ronald Reagan's death shifts attention to George W. Bush and the GOP theme of Reagan era achievements. Bush may gain visibility as a national healer at memorials, while Kerry faces campaign disruption and strategists warn of negative signals from continued Iraq war setbacks.
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