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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 2011
Page
4
James H. "Smokey" Shott mocks Congress for mandating CFL bulbs in 2007 and the 2014 phase in, arguing the shift causes higher costs, weaker light, disposal dangers, and environmental overreach while praising incandescent nostalgia and urging restraint from lawmakers.
The piece lists names and titles for the Bluefield Daily Telegraph staff including publisher Darryl Hudson news editor Andy Patton sports editor Brian Woodson Samantha Perry managing editor and city editor. It ends with a quoted biblical verse about creation.
In southern West Virginia a crowded field of 14 candidates across parties contests the special primary for governor with eight Republicans and six Democrats. Key dates include April 25 voter registration deadline, April 29 to May 11 early voting, May 14 special primary, and October 4 general election. Voters are urged to learn candidates and platforms early to boost turnout.
The writer recalls consolidation hearings and worries fewer students will join PikeView Middle School teams risking dropout. A board member’s remark about funding for a new school is cited as a poor reason. The piece urges community coaches and parents to develop local sports programs and use available TV facilities.
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public issues. Include signature address and phone number. Submit by email to editor at bdt online or mail to Bluefield Daily Telegraph P O Box 1599 Bluefield West Virginia 24701 for consideration.
The piece criticizes President Obama for not acting decisively on gun traffic into Mexico amid WikiLeaks disclosures about U S policy, citing ambassador Pascual's resignation and the impact on Mexican authorities, while noting NRA resistance and calls for broader gun control. It references Hillary Clinton and Brazil's president in a global context.
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