Washington warns on party spirit and constitutional obedience
James H. Shott argues that Washington correctly warned of the dangers of political parties. He notes Washington’s no party affiliation, laments modern party influence, and urges restraint to preserve constitutional principles and the General Welfare. Shott concludes by questioning party relevance and calls for disciplined civic focus.
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George Washington
Washington
America
U.S
Republican Party
Democrats
Spirit
Democrat Party
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Masthead and Staff Credits
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Samantha Perry as Editor and Andy Patton as News Editor with Charles Owens as Sports Editor and Brian Woodson as staff. The document features a biblical verse attributed to the publication’s front matter.
Population declines hit McDowell County and region hard
Census estimates show McDowell County dropping to 19,835 in 2015, the lowest since 1900, with 2,240 people leaving since 2010. Nearby counties in West Virginia and Virginia also report declines as coal jobs vanish, sparking budget strains and store closures. Officials cite the coal industry as a near past, urging new employment opportunities and regional economic diversification.
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U.S. Census Bureau
McDowell County
County Commission
Harold McBride
West Virginia
Southwest Virginia
U.S
Mercer County
Monroe County
Summers County
Virginia
Tazewell County
Buchanan County
Bland County
Giles County
McDowell
Tazewell
Buchanan
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Washington
Walmart
Kmart
Public letter submission information for Bluefield Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph invites readers to send letters on public interests. Letters must include the writer’s signature address and phone number for publication consideration. Submit by e mail or mail to Bluefield Daily Telegraph or by signed fax to the provided number.
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Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
P.O
Bluefield
GOP in perfect storm of tawdry U S politics
Tribune News Service columnist Dan Thomasson argues the Republican Party faces a self-inflicted crisis as it battles a rancorous nomination race between Donald Trump and Ted Cruz. He critiques establishment inertia, argues for compromised leadership, and notes potential brokered convention tensions in Cleveland.
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Senate
Mitch McConnell
Barack Obama
Ohio
John Kasich
Cleveland
Ted
Trump
Cruz
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