Mockingbird, Luck and Pride of Princeton Lead Up to Flag Day
Columnist Bill Archer recalls a spring mockingbird on a utility wire, mentions Oliver Luck’s WVU athletic director appointment, reflects on trucking days and the Pride of Princeton song from Jim Childers, and notes Armed Forces Day memories and Flag Day as a unifying moment amid national divisions.
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Editorial staff and religious verse in Bluefield paper
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Darryl Hudson as Publisher and News Editor with Andy Patton, Brian Woodson, and Samantha Perry in key editorial roles. The text includes a biblical verse praising those who know the joyful sound and walk in the light of the LORD.
Flag Day call to defend the flag amendment rallies support
Clarence E. Hill urges passage of a narrow constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U S flag. He notes past House support but Senate shortfalls and calls readers to contact Congress at 877 762 8762. He frames flag protection as protecting national identity and urges action during an election year.
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Public Letters Submissions to Bluefield Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public issues and requires the writer to include signature address and phone number. Send opinions by mail to Bluefield Daily Telegraph P O Box 1599 Bluefield West Virginia or by email to editor at bdtonline dot com.
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Government prize programs draw mixed views from lawmakers
The Obama administration offers cash rewards for citizen innovations and viral ideas to promote government initiatives with apps and videos. Agencies name prizes such as 40 000 for apps promoting healthy living and 5 000 for lead poisoning videos, drawing criticism from Reps Blackburn and Olson over wasteful spending amid budget pressures.
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Medal of Honor recipients urge troops to seek help
Washington calling shows 30 of 90 living Medal of Honor recipients urging veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan to use available services. Messages stress seeking help is strength, with some recalling wishes such programs existed for their emotional scars. View at medalofhonorspeakout.org.
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