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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 2003
Page
6
A 1954 Red Skelton monologue explains the Pledge of Allegiance word by word, framing liberty and unity as shared duties. It notes changes from 48 states and the addition of "Under God," urging reverence for national symbols and civic responsibility.
The Cluefield Daily Telegraph presents its staff roster with Samantha Perry as News Editor and State Editor, Tammie Toler, Barbara Hawkins, and Thomas A. Colley as executive and managing editors, city county editor, and senior copy editor, alongside a business writer. The page closes with a biblical exclamation about the LORD of hosts.
The 2003 West Virginia legislative session ends with Republicans signaling strength in the House and Senate while sparring with Democrats. Senate Minority Leader Vic Sprouse leads a filibuster against the workers' compensation compromise, with Gov. Bob Wise blaming Republicans for failing to pass bills. Calls grow for a special session to craft a bipartisan plan reducing unfunded liabilities and keeping premiums low.
Barry S Duncan argues in a long open letter that the US must prioritize domestic needs over foreign war costs. He contends Iraq costs exceed a billion dollars with rebuilding, urges aid for Americans, criticizes drug company pricing, and asserts sovereignty and moral grounds for action.
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