Editorial Board Names and Bible Verse Feature
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents its consensus in the column below led by Terry Horne and Thomas A. Colley with Bob Pepalis Jim Terry Charles Boothe and Barbara Hawkins listed in roles. Today's Bible quote reads Joshua 21 45 confirming all spoken words were fulfilled.
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Daily Telegraph
Terry Horne
Thomas A. Colley
Bob Pepalis
Jim Terry
Princeton
Charles Boothe
Barbara Hawkins
Eyesores on Mercer County roads prompt cleanup push
The editorial calls for county and city ordinances to require property owners to remove burned out houses trailers junked cars debris and weeds. It argues enforcement is essential to attract new business and teach pride to children, urging immediate public action.
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Mercer County
Virginia appeals court upholds medical malpractice cap
A federal appeals court last week affirmed a Virginia Supreme Court ruling that the states 1 million cap on medical malpractice awards is constitutional. The case involves a Richlands couple whose severely handicapped baby died after birth at Clinch Valley Hospital in 1982 and who initially won 8.3 million.
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Virginia Supreme Court
Richlands
Clinch Valley Hospital
U.S
Charlottesville
New Breed Fans Shape Times at Joan Jett Concert
Charles Boothe describes a Salem Virginia Joan Jett show, praising her fan engagement and stage energy. He notes a polite crowd, minimal drugs or alcohol, and a contrast with heavy metal opening act The Royal Court of China. He marvels at Jett’s wholesome image and the audience's respectful behavior.
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Royal Court of
China
Civic Center
Joan Jett
Heritage plan would shift health coverage to individuals
Heritage Foundation proposes a radical shift to a personal health insurance system. It would replace employer based coverage with direct cash payments to workers and a tax credit, forcing individuals to buy insurance and fostering competition among insurers and providers.
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Washington
Pup
Heritage Foundation
Heritage Think Tank
Heritage
National Health Service
Heritage Plan
Foundation
United States
If I Could Save This Money I Pay Each Month
A letter to the editor argues that reducing monthly expenses would free funds for greater community support. The writer urges cost cuts and more efficient spending to boost local improvement efforts.
A Call for a Flat 10 Percent Tax and Budget Reform
A reader argues for a simple ten percent tax on all income and spending, proposes splitting it 5 percent to state and 5 percent to the nation, and critiques hidden taxes tolls and government spending. The letter questions prior tax levels, adult salaries, and the idea of part time offices with higher pay while urging budget accountability.
Bluefield Community Notes Share Local Club Posts and Sports Wins
New Bluefield Lions Club officers include president John Gilley and treasurer John Rush with Weldon Shields as third vice president and Lester Goeltz as second vice president. Edith Porter Ladies Handicap winners are Betty Scott first and Betty Perry second with Doris Wiley, Ruth Ann Meen, Rose Darlington, and Rachel Blalock placing. Vance P. Ross, Bluefield native, selected among four Atlanta seminarians for a Soviet Union tour. Sgt Ronald Dale Bailey receives Outstanding Soldier of the Year at Fort Pickett. About 1,400 WV guardsmen return from Fort Pickett after 15 days training. Marianna Sarver and Mark Keesling win titles in Southern Tennis Championships in Beckley.
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Bluefield Lions Club
Weldon Shields
Lester Goeltz
John Gilley
Mac McConnell
Donald Cooper
Frank Johnson
Samuel Owens
Bernard Wilkinson
John Rush
Jack Brown
Edith Porter
Bluefield Country Club
Betty Scott
Betty Perry
Doris Wiley
Ruth Ann Meen
Rose Darlington
Rachel Blalock
Bluefield
Vance P. Ross
Atlanta
Soviet Union
Ross
Lammon Interdenominational Theological Center
Beth
Chad
Ronald Dale Bailey
John D. Rockefeller IV
Fort Pickett
West Virginia National
Keesling
Milens
Eddie Sizemore
First twins born at Bluefield Community Hospital
Mr and Mrs Gary Stone of Bluefield welcomed the first twins born at the new Bluefield Community Hospital at 500 Cherry Street ten years ago. The event marked a milestone for the facility and local families.
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Gary Stone
Bluefield
New Bluefield Community Hospital
Cherry Street
4 H Club members at Richlands fair in 1964
Linda Drewry Elizabeth Bowling Linda Spurgeon Brenda Drewry and Sarah Bowling, Graham 4 H Club members, participate in the fair exhibit section. At The New Colonial theater Elvis Presley and Ann Margaret star in MGM Viva Las Vegas. Bluewell Lions Club names new officers with Frank Ferrante as treasurer and Robert as a member.
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Richlands
Linda Drewry
Elizabeth Bowling
Linda Spurgeon
Brenda Drewry
Sarah Bowling
Graham
Local club slate lists officers and directors
Mann, retiring president. Oakley Carner becomes president. Grover Roland secretary. Ed Slagle, Lion Tanner. Acie Gunooish first vice president. Henley Martin director. Nick Homick director. Albert Vinvi Querra tail twister.
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Nick Homick
Albert Vinviquerra
Tail Twister
Women invited to Cabwaylingo meeting in Wayne County
Fifty years ago in 1939 a group of McDowell County women received invitations to a meeting next week at Cabwaylingo State forest in Wayne County. Attending are McDowell women’s president Mrs J Howard Anderson Iaeger women’s president Mrs C T Clark and P T A county council president Mrs L T Punk. Robert Moore Jr son of Mr and Mrs R H Moore of 1339 Liberty Street Bluefield and Tazewell Va made a letter in B team track at McCallie School Chattanooga He is appointed first sergeant for the coming year at the school where he will be a senior. Also showing at the Colonial theater in Bluefield It’s a Wonderful Life starring Claudette Colbert and James Stewart.
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McDowell County
Cabwaylingo State Forest
Wayne County
J. Howard Anderson
McDowell Womens
C.T. Clark
Iaeger Womens
L.T. Punk
P.T.A. County Council
Obert Moore Jr
R.H. Moore
Liberty Street
Bluefield
Tazewell
Daily Telegraph Letters Policy Notice
Public letters to the Daily Telegraph must be brief and include the writer’s signature address and phone number. Pen names and anonymous letters are not published. Names will not be withheld and letters may be edited to fit space.
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Daily Telegraph
The
Kilpatrick Column Highlights Constitutional Debate
James J. Kilpatrick writes for the Universal Press Syndicate offering concise commentary on a current constitutional question. The piece frames arguments for and against a proposed interpretation, urging readers to weigh legal precedents and civic implications.
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James J. Kilpatrick
The
Universal Press Syndicate
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