Global warming debate hits heat waves and humor
Charles Owens argues the climate debate is overblown as heat and cold persist. He notes models warn mid century heat, criticizes doomsday predictions, and urges balanced moves toward wind power while keeping existing plants. He cites personal anecdotes with raccoons and a cat to illustrate daily life in a warming discussion.
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Associated Press
Daily Telegraph
American Electric Power
Glen Lyn
Environmental Protection Agency
Harold Camping
Apostles Quote Appears in Bluefield Journal Page
Bluefield Daily Telegraph header lists Darryl Hudson as publisher and editors Andy Patton Brian Woodson Samantha Perry and Bill Archer. The line quotes a biblical verse "And the apostles said to the Lord Increase our faith" appearing among the page elements.
Northfork Rejects 8 Million Elkhorn Water Project Levy
In McDowell County Northfork votes 42 to 26 against a PSC ordered special levy to fund the Elkhorn Water Project. The plan would extend a new water line from Maybeury to Kimball, but Northfork will not be allowed to tap in, though the line will still be built. Officials say the town misses a chance for new meters and a modern plant while the current system remains in disrepair and may require future local levies if upgrades are pursued.
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McDowell County
Northfork
State Public Service Commission
PSC
Elkhorn
Maybeury
Kimball
McDowell Psd
Mavis Brewster
Brewster
Manchin’s shifting stance analyzed in a critical letter
The writer questions Senator Joe Manchin’s party affiliation mentions his coal plants and gas line plans in West Virginia, asks why he supports small business while backing big banks, and criticizes his Medicaid stance. The letter accuses him of cognitive decline and a split between beliefs and actions, implying personal ideological deterioration.
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Joe Manchin
West Virginia
Joe
Democratic Arty
Telegraph Letters Page Seeks Public Interest Opinions
Readers are invited to send letters on matters of public interest with signature address and phone number. Submissions may be emailed to editor at bdt online and mailed to Letters to the Editor PRO. Box 1599 Bluefield WV 24701 or sent by signed fax to 304 327 6179.
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Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield
Communities spruce up main streets and seek Christmas lights
The piece notes Northfork displaying new American flags along US Route 52 and Kimball’s fountain near the city hall active for drivers. Keystone sidewalks feature red geranium pots while Bluewell and Brushfork plan a community lights project. A 15 member committee aims to raise funds and secure grants to buy 50 holiday fixtures by next Thanksgiving, with donations payable to the Bluewell Fire Department.
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Northfork
U.S. Route 52
Kimball
Keystone
Bluewell
Brushfork
Burger King
Lorton Lick Road
Skip Crane
Bluewell Fire Department
Crane
Bluefield
W.va
Rahall outlines road plan and drug bill in White House visit
U S Rep Nick J Rahall D W Va met with President Obama at the White House to press for funding for transportation infrastructure and job creation. He cited Republicans proposing cuts of over 100 billion and backed a Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 2011 with a coordinated federal state local enforcement plan.
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U.S
Nick J. Rahall
Dw.va
House
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Democratic Caucus
Barack Obama
White House
Rahall
America
Jay Rockefeller
D-W.va
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County Water
Public Service
Manchin
Ily
Ceara
Mitt Romney
John Edwards
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Anthony Weiner
Weiner
Nancy Pelosi
Mercer County Commission
Wayne S. Stonestreet
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Wilson Butt
Department of Highways
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