Daily Telegraph Editorial Board Opinions Column Note
A brief note on the paper's consensus by the Daily Telegraph Editorial Board listing members including Terry Horne Thomas Colley Jim Terry Charles Boothe Barbara Hawkins and Bob Pepalis. It cites a Bible quote about the body being a temple from 1 Corinthians 6 19.
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Daily Telegraph
Terry Horne
Thomas A. Colley
Jim Terry
Princeton
Charles Boothe
Barbara Hawkins
Bob Pepalis
Editorial urging rework of annexation methods in West Virginia
Princeton lost two key residential areas in last Tuesday's annexation election, a setback city officials call a warning that growth hinges on changing annexation methods. The piece argues for legislative action or court routes, cites tax differences, and notes potential savings from services and hydrants, urging preservation of city revenues and leadership roles to support growth.
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Princeton
West Virginia
Quail Valley
Boulder Park
Debbie Enick
Erick
East River
Virginia
Caperton Seeks Divorce From Wife After 23 Years
West Virginia Governor Gaston Caperton has filed for divorce from his wife of 23 years. The public response urges keeping personal matters private while noting the governor remains a public official amid the difficult process and potential fallout.
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West Virginia
Gaston Caperton
What is love and why it defines our lives
Jim Terry of the Daily Telegraph writes that love is without beginning or end and cannot be denied by any obstacle. He reflects that love brings wholeness, meaning, and peace, transcending words and directing life toward compassion, giving, and volunteerism in every moment.
Nursing as humanitarian calling through history
Letters argue that nursing remains a humanitarian calling, echoing a long tradition of care. The piece emphasizes dedication, compassion, and service shaping professional identity across eras.
Registered nurse defends profession in reader letter
A nurse rebuts Aubrey Garber's letter claiming nursing training is too short. She notes LPN programs run 12-18 months and RN licensure uses the same NCLEX exam for all pathways. She praises physicians and asserts nursing is a humanitarian calling, urging facts before judgment and questioning Garber's qualifications.
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L.P.N
Florence Nightingale
Mr. Garber
Call for Seat Belt Reporting in Fatal Traffic News
Reader urges newspapers to include seat belt use details in traffic fatality reports, arguing many cases involve unbuckled victims and that such data could reduce deaths and injuries. Notes AP coverage on May 29 documented belt status.
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Associated Press
Freedom of Press
Local Graduates and Community Notes Across Virginia
June dates highlight achievements and life events in Bluefield and nearby towns. Joey Ascue earns Doctor of Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School and pursues obstetrics gynecology in Atlanta, while Jeff Mitchell, Tazewell High alum, rises to leadership roles at Virginia Tech Residence Hall Federation and Virginia Association of College and University Residence Halls. Anniversary plans mark 50 years for Haney Wells Sr. and Mrs. Wells, married in Rome in 1929. A farewell dinner for Rev. James Sisk family at Amell Hall reflects community ties with Sandlick and New Salem Methodist churches. Also noted are National Guard training plans for Billy Grose and William McCormick and social hosting by Ocie Hamblin for the Dorothy Johnson circle.
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Joey Ascue
Emily
Joe Ascue
Bluefield
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk
Atlanta
Jeff Mitchell
Tazewell High School
Virginia Tech
Virginia Association of College and University
Les and
Irma Mitchell
Five Oaks
Haney A. Wells Sr
Billy B. Grose
Bluewell
Sgt
William McCormick
National Guard Officers Candidate
Camp Dawson
Morgantown
National Guard
Ocie Hamblin
Bluefield Youth Wins Marbles Title Heads to National Tourney
Frank Jones, a 12 year old Ramsey student, claimed the Bluefield marbles championship and will compete in the national tournament in Wildwood New Jersey starting June 22. He won eight school titles in Bluefield and posted 20 wins in 36 games. Edward Kitts, WHIS staff member and tournament director, has provided play by play broadcasts over WHIS. Compiled by Audrey Williams of the Daily Telegraph staff.
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Frank Jones
Ramsey
Bluefield Marbles
Wildwood
N.J
Young Jones
Bluefield
Edward Kitts
WHIS
Rostenkowski and the Capital Gains Debate
Washington commentary questions Rep. Dan Rostenkowski's stance on reducing capital gains taxes for investors while defending worker tax fairness. The piece argues against caving to Bush's plan, notes ESOP abuses costing at least 1.5 billion yearly, and urges maintaining progressive tax principles amid calls for new revenue.
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Washington
New York Time
Dan Rostenkowski
D-Ill
House
Ways and Means Committee
Bush
Rostenkowski
Rosty
Rostenkows
America
George Bush
Washington Post
ESOP
Uncle Sam
Carl T. Rowan Writes for the North American Syndicate
Carl T. Rowan writes for the North American Syndicate, a major dispatch service. The note highlights his role as a columnist and syndicated contributor shaping public discourse through widespread newspaper distribution.
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Carl T. Rowan
Public Letters Policy For The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on matters of public interest. Submissions must be brief and include the writer’s signature address and telephone number for publication consideration.
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Daily Telegraph
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