Trucker recalls a long haul from Dalton to King of Prussia in 1974
In 1974 a Dalton Illinois terminal driver for Ohio Fast N Freight details a late afternoon scramble to take an LTL load from Chicago to King of Prussia Pennsylvania. He ferries two 20 by 8 by 6 unit machines tied with chains, delivering IBM card-sorters used like a calculator, while noting union dynamics and rapid pace of backhaul work.
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Ohio Fast N Freight
Chicago
Dalton
Ill
Teamsters Union
Florida
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Ryerson Steel
51St Street
King of Prussia
Prussia
King of
Persia
New Stanton
Connie
LTL
Indiana
Ohio
IBM
Texas Instruments
Local Sports Desk Names Editors and Staff
Bluefield Daily Telegraph announces newsroom leadership with Samantha Perry as News Editor and Andy Patton as Sports Editor. Senior editors Bill Archer and Brian Woodson are listed along with Charles Owens and others shaping coverage.
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Bill Archer
The
Daily Telegraph
Barcher
Bottonline
Andy Patton
Brian Woodson
Charles Owens
Looting Follows Disasters as Relief Arrives
After disasters firefighters and rescue workers arrive first, then looters target homes and stores. Moores residents report rapid thefts of TVs and appliances, with organized groups stealing copper wire and scrap metal from tornado wrecks. Authorities vow arrests and patrols, noting zero tolerance for looting near West and Moore areas.
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Jon Fisher
Moore
Okla
Newsmax
Virginia
Coney Island
N.Y
Freedom of speech debate in letters to the editor
A reader defends broad editorial freedom amid criticism of liberal voices and political tensions. The writer notes irony at publishing a “Waste of Ink and Paper” letter while praising Smokey Shott, defends free expression, and condemns censorship while lamenting press decline.
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Thomas Jefferson
Smokey Shott
Hitler
Telegraph
West Virginia
Council weighs restrictions on golf carts on roads
Community input from Bluefield Virginia residents online highlights safety concerns over ATVs and golf carts on streets. Letters urge strict regulation, tax and inspection requirements, and questions about roadway use versus education policy and public safety priorities.
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Bluefield
Joe H
Twig D
Fragmented reader comments on education and West Virginia culture
A collection of reader opinions on teacher unions education policy and West Virginia pride. Posts praise or critique topics from Nobel prizes to WVU football and regional scenery, with mentions of Paula Deen documentaries and memorials. Readers reference Virginia neglect cases and juvenile education as well as films and National Geographic pieces.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Samantha Perry
West
Texas
Waco
Steve Eddy
the Library
CIT
Budge
Atvs, Education
W.va
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Mac E
Mandy B
Jerry W
Melissa F
Chuck W
Batonline
Facebook
Facebook.com
Steven T
Lorrie
Bev D
Bubba
Brian
Heather H
Lauren
WVU
Michael R
Anita H
Sue F
Tina S
John W
Tammy J
Barbie D
Paula Deen
Ms. Deen
Stephanie H
Elma P
Superman
Alicia Jenkins
Allison B
National Geographic
Arlington
Paul D
Jamie L
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