Governor aims to curb youth obesity in West Virginia
Editorial urges governor Joe Manchin to push immediate legislation to ban soft drink sales in elementary to junior high schools, expand water or fruit juice options, review school lunch nutrition, and require increased physical education. It notes opposition from soft drink lobbyists and some school admins, but calls for public support and student health focus. Tom Bone, Daily Telegraph cartoonist and sports writer, signs the piece.
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Joe Manchin
West Virginia
American Academy of Pediatrics
United States
Manchin
Mercer County
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Editorial Note
A brief page item cites a biblical quote from Hebrews 12 25 in the masthead. The text attributes the passage to a religious reflection accompanying the editor credits. No further news content is provided in the available excerpt.
Martha Stewart Paroled to TV Comeback and Reform Push
Martha Stewart, America's most famous felon, is out of prison and aims to revive her business, launch two TV shows, and lead prison reform efforts. Reports say she may balance advocacy with preserving her renewed image as a domestic credibility beacon while advisers urge caution.
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Merica
Martha Stewart
Laurie Cohen
The
Wall Street Journal
Stewart
Supreme Court
Cohen
Bluefield City Board Meetings Raise Frustration Over Downtown Drive
Letter writers condemn Bluefield board meetings for wasting time on downtown merchant concerns and neighborhood watch, urge top leadership changes, and criticize police eff orts and state tax policies while praising Samantha Perry’s March 3 article on West Virginia priorities.
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City of
Bluefield
Board of Directors
Riley
Merchant Association
Letters to the Editor P O Box Bluefield WV public notice
Daily Telegraph invites readers to send opinions on public issues to the Letters to the Editor. Submissions must include signature address and phone number for publication consideration. Names will be published. writers should mail to Letters to the Editor P O Box 1599 Bluefield WV 24701.
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Daily Telegraph
P.O. Box
Bluefield
From Rock Bottom to Redemption in Joe Mosier's Tale
Jim Davidson recalls Joe Mosier’s brutal climb from nearly life prison to faith in Christ. Mosier, born in Ohio, endured an abusive father and years in prison, culminating in a 1986 Louisville jail escape from a bank robbery case. After surrendering to God, Mosier rebuilt his life with support from a devoted wife and years of freedom.
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Rock Bottom
Louisville
Joe Mosier
Alice
North Pekin
Ill
Joe
The
Pekin Daily Times
Jesus Christ
Ohio
God
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Samantha Perry
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William ‘Randy’ Deason
Martha
Tada
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Romer Crea
FDA
NRE
Jim Davidson
Bentley Drive
Conway
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