War costs and time shape Iraq conflict outlook
Larry Hypes argues that war costs, casualties, and duration drive public and political judgment. He notes Rumsfeld’s caution, tax cut squabbles, and the $75 billion price tag amid a near two week conflict, comparing past wars to gauge economic and strategic impact.
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Healing Word Spoken by Centurion in Scriptural Quote
A fragment from a religious text appears with the verse where the centurion tells Jesus he is unworthy yet asks for a healing. The quotation emphasizes faith and the power of spoken words. No local news context is provided.
Patriot displays surge as communities rally for troops
Residents across Four Seasons Country show flags ribbons and patriotic decor amid war news. Florists report spikes in patriotic goods as families publicly back service members, recalling 9 11 and Gulf War era unity while hoping for lasting national spirit after the conflict ends.
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Four Seasons
Iraq
New York City
Not Forgiven Dixie Chicks Draw Responding Fire
A Bluefield West Virginia reader rejects calls for forgiveness for Natalie Maines, arguing the singer’s Bush remark and their campaign against her, the Dixie Chicks, remain unforgiven. The letter asserts consequences for boycotting the group and claims the writer and others are informed and not swayed by apologies.
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Sabrina M. Hudgins
Bluefield
Readers urged to submit public letters to editor
The Daily Telegraph invites concise letters on public matters. Include signature, address, and phone number for publication consideration. Names will be published. Send via email editor bdtonline com or by mail to Letters to the Editor Bluefield Daily Telegraph P O Box 1599 928 Bluefield Avenue Bluefield WV 24701.
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Bluefield Citizens Urge City Board to Cut Spending and Lure Business
William Horton of Bluefield West Virginia blasts the city board for taxing residents to fund a shrinking downtown. He calls for budget cuts, including halving fire and police, and criticizes hiring a $60 000 city manager while few shops remain. He urges residents to stand up and push reform to attract new business.
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Letter denounces Byrd over Bush support in wartime
Susan P Moore fires a letter to Senator Byrd distancing herself from his Senate remarks on President Bush and the Iraq war. She accuses him of misrepresenting West Virginia and calls for his resignation or public acknowledgment that he does not represent her views or the state's people.
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God Bless
Susan P. Moore
Bluefield
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