Flag Day tribute recalls history and heroism across America
Larry Hypes, a Daily Telegraph columnist and Tazewell High School teacher, reflects on Flag Day origins from Bernard J. Cigrand’s Wisconsin classroom to national symbolism. He notes June 14 as Flag Day, West Virginia’s 35th star, and the evolution of the flag through 54 years of standard design. The piece honors veterans and the Army, cites Alaska and Hawaii statehood, and credits Woodrow Wilson and civic groups for adopting the holiday.
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Bible Verse Quotation Echoes In Local Paper
A quotation from Malachi 2 16 AKJV appears in a segment of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph noting divine admonition against treachery. The note is presented under the byline of Randy Mooney Publisher and Samantha Perry Editor with senior editorial duties acknowledged.
Virginia lawmakers seek statewide heroin task force
A bipartisan group of 12 Virginia lawmakers led by U.S. Rep Morgan Griffith and U.S. Sen Tim Kaine asks Governor Terry McAuliffe to create a statewide heroin task force modeled after a Northwest Virginia regional effort. They warn of rapid heroin spread, rising overdose deaths, and cross-border cases from West Virginia, urging swift action and law enforcement support.
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Letters: VA delays spark GOP blame in Bush era care
Bill Morefield of Princeton argues the VA medical system suffers from funding and oversight failures. He questions blame, noting House appropriation power and political shutdowns, and urges accountability for veterans awaiting care after military service.
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Public Letters Submissions for The Daily Telegraph
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Immigration cruelty and the border child crisis debate
Op-ed notes tens of thousands of unaccompanied migrant children flee violence in Guatemala El Salvador and Honduras to the US. It cites abuse on journeys, captivity in border facilities, deportation threats, and policy debates sparked by Obama’s 2012 stance. It urges reform prioritizing skilled legal immigrants and preventive measures.
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