Senior Class of 2009 Graduation Preparations
Education authority notes that the 2009 seniors will prevail as graduation approaches. Relatives plan to attend, placing pressure on teachers and counselors to verify credits. Some students neglect work until exams near May Day, while top scholars enjoy the final days and ceremonies, with many earning scholarships.
Graduation Day Reflections From a Tazewell High Teacher
Larry Hypes, a Tazewell High School teacher and Daily Telegraph columnist, muses on graduation day. He notes the mix of memories, nerves, tears, and joy as students prepare to receive diplomas. He comments on inflation, automakers in trouble, and hopes for a bright future for teens.
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Tazewell High School
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Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Baily Telegraph Staff Intro
The Bluefield Baily Telegraph notes Samantha Perry as Managing Editor and lists Andy Patton and Brian Woodson as Senior Editor and City Editor. The item includes a biblical quote from Psalm 44:1 AKJV.
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Samantha Perry
Andy Patton
Brian Woodson
Target Red initiative crackdown on red light runners
Bluefield Police join statewide Target Red Challenge during June to curb illegal red light running at intersections and parking lots. Lt Ruth notes risks of crashes and ticketing for any vehicle part in intersection when light turns red. Governor's Highway Safety Program sponsors the educational drive urging motorists to stop on red.
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Bluefield
Coalfields Highway Safety Program
G.A. Ruth
Ruth
West Virginia
GOP fears Obama policies will work and disrupt Congress
The author argues Republicans fear President Obama's policies succeeding, prompting distraction of Congress and possible investigations into Cheney and allies. They cite vocal attacks by Limbaugh and Hannity, warn of smokescreens to derail reforms, and cite Jesse Ventura on waterboarding to critique interrogation methods.
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Obama
Congress
House
Senate
Limbaugh
Hannity
Minnesota
Jesse Ventura
Sharon Tate
Daily Telegraph invites public letters to editor
The Daily Telegraph outlines that letters on public matters may be published, requiring the writer’s signature address and phone number. Anonymous or pen-name letters are not accepted. Send opinions by mail to Bluefield Daily Telegraph or by email to editor bdtonline.com.
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Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
P.O
Bluefield, WV
Feinberg Named to Oversee Executive Pay in Bailout Era
Feinberg the right choice to settle CEO pay on fitting it is that the Hees who oversaw the compensation to families of 9/11 victims will decide whether top executives of massive companies involved in the economic crisis are paid too much. The White House appointed compensation czar Kenneth Feinberg will fix the compensation and retirement packages of bigwigs whose firms got bailouts and haven’t paid back. He is a thoughtful lawyer who handled the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, which paid out 7 billion to 5,560 people. The administration may cap or review pay structures at firms receiving aid, with potential clawbacks for excessive compensation.
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White House
Kenneth Feinberg
Washington
Feinberg
AIG
American International Group
Treasury Department
Obama
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
Treasury
Timothy Geithner
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