Bible Verse and Editorial Board Note
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board consensus appears in the column below. Publisher Steve Smith and Executive Editor Thomas A. Colley sign the note. Today's Bible quote cites Hebrews 4 2 and reflects on faith accompanying the gospel message.
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Editorial calls Mercer County to fix faltering health dept
Green Valley editors urge Mercer County Commission to reconstitute the health board and secure funding while services continue. Bluefield Princeton must aid, as city officials balk at the 1955 contract. A March 16 meeting aims to set a definite plan.
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Health Department
Green Valley
Mercer County Commission
County Commission
Bluefield
Princeton
Mercer County Board of Education
Mercer County
Letter Calls for Senior Prescription Aid in West Virginia
Barbara Hawkins highlights a Hemphill reader's plea for state financial help with elderly prescription costs. The letter cites seniors choosing medicine over heat or food, recalls mothers' frugal habits, and urges lawmakers to live on Social Security to feel the impact. It frames the proposed aid as a needed first step for West Virginia seniors.
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Bob Kiss
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Fire Department
Raritan Club
Pipestem
Raritans
Bernard Houchins
Russell Keaton
Ruritan Club
Virginia lawmaker bills tax refund aid for children group
A Virginia delegate reports HB 706 passed both houses to allow income tax refunds to be partially donated to Children of America Finding Hope. He notes budget talks will decide transportation plans including Coalfield Expressway routes I-81 and Route 58. A Richmond office and hotline are listed for constituent input.
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Senate
Children of America
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Living Constitution sparks fierce debate in election coverage
Cal Thomas critiques Gore and liberals arguing the Constitution is a fixed charter, not a living document. The piece cites Bork and Whitehead on originalism, warns against a legislating judiciary, and upholds Founders’ intent for amendment-based change, contrasting Bush’s stance.
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Scams targeting parents aim at infant brain boost claims
Experts warn there is no substitute for direct parent child interaction in zero to three development. Marketed products like Your Baby Can Read and multilingual tapes mislead parents seeking quick intelligence gains. Bonnie Erbe argues for reducing consumer pressure and investing in love and self esteem rather than “genius baby” programs.
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Matthew Melmed
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Manhattan
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Bill Gates
Paul Allen
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