Parents push for federal TV controls after Super Bowl flap
In Omaha and beyond mothers discuss how to shield children from crude language and violence on TV. They deploy rules, V chips, and parental vigilance while calling for stronger federal standards, arguing networks cannot self regulate.
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Janet Jackson
Omaha
Neb
Caroline Odell
Odell
MTV
Koonce
Ducky
Traylynn Jarreau
Navy
New Orleans
TV watchdogs push parental controls amid prime time debates
Research by the Parents Television Council finds more violence and foul language but slightly less sexual content during 8 to 9 p.m. on broadcast TV. Parents like Jarreau monitor shows with kids, discuss content, and seek guidance from groups like PTA. Bozell calls for a la carte cable. critics urge restraint on standards.
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The
Parents Television Council
Jarreau
National
PTA
L. Brent Bozell III
Television Council
Congress
Bozell
John McCain
R-Ariz
Joan Bertin
National Coalition Against Censorship
Janet Jackson
Bertin
Robber Escapes With Cash and Cigarettes at Pounding Mill Quick Mart
A white male in a blue ski mask robbed the Pounding Mill Quick Mart around 11 PM Saturday, taking two cartons of cigarettes and cash. Described as about 6'2" and 200 pounds with brown hair and eyes, he fled in a dark Ford Explorer or Expedition SUV toward Limestone Road on U.S. 460. Det. Paul Little seeks tips at 276 988 5966.
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Ray
U.S. 460
Limestone Road
Paul Little
United Way dinner honors leadership and supporters
Campaign members recognized for leadership and volunteer contributions at a dinner. Officers elected for 2004 include John Spracher as president and Matt Keesecker as vice president and campaign chairman. Banks and businesses funded the meal with Dr. Dan Macmillan hosting at Bluefield College.
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John Spracher
Matt Keesecker
Carol and
Herb McClaugherty
Gary Neal
Bill King
Dan Macmillan
Bluefield College
First Community Bank
United Way
Spracher
Ing
Bank of
Charlotte Sacre
Ulysses Cundiff
Dewey Carr
Scott Browning
Alonzo Cruise
Don Neal
Kirk Story
Dennis Yena
al Dyena
Bottonline.com
Funerals Scheduled Across Several Towns Today
Funerals set for Doris Irene Hurley Heffinger at 3 p.m. graveside Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Bluewell. Elmo Jennings 1 p.m. Dodd Payne Hess Chapel Fayetteville with burial at Resthaven Princeton. Rhoda Lester 1 p.m. Pine Grove Old Regular Baptist Church with burial Mary Matney Hurley. Mattie Lucas 1 p.m. Fanning Welch with burial Saeger Roderfield. Godfrey Daniels Owens 2 p.m. Shortridge-Ramey Grundy with burial Mountain Valley Big Rock. Roosevelt Stinson 2 p.m. Hurst-Scott Richlands with interment Mitchell Cemetery Stinson Ridge Jewell Ridge.
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Doris Irene Hurley Heffinger
Woodlawn Memorial Gardens
Bluewell
Elmo Jennings
Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home
Fayetteville
Resthaven Memorial Gardens
Princeton
Rhoda (Tincie) Lester
Pine Grove Old Regular Baptist Church
Mary
Mattie Lucas
Fanning Funeral Home Chapel
Welch
Saeger Memorial
Roderfield
Godfrey Daniels Owens
Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home
Grundy
Mountain Valley Memorial Park
Big Rock
Roosevelt Stinson
Hurst-Scott
Richlands
Mitchell
Rally to Charleston Continues McDowell Beckley Rally
Delegation from McDowell County joins Raleigh County residents in a Thursday rally meeting a caravan in Beckley and heading to Charleston. Blue ribbon pickups at Bluefield Florist invite the public to join. The event at 12 30 p m on Capitol Kanawha Boulevard aims to pressure Gov Wise to veto SB448 moving BSC programs to New River CC. Performers include James Hampton and Don Kensinger with Craig Hammond as MC.
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McDowell County
Raleigh County
Beckley
Charleston
Bluefield Florist
Capitol
Kanawhan Boulevard
Eugenia Hancock
Hancock
Garry Moore
Scott Street Baptist Church
Bluefield
James Hampton
Bob Wise
BSC
New River Community
Methadone Moratorium in Flux as Rules Rewrite Moves Ahead
Del. Marshall Long says a House moratorium on methadone processes died in committee but was revived in the Senate as a bill directing the DHHR to rewrite rules for administering these applications. The moratorium would continue until rules are rewritten, though the Mercer clinic’s timeline remains unclear. Contact Jim Terry at jterry bdtonline.com.
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CRC Health Group
Chambers
del. Marshall Long
Dmercer
Judiciary Committee
Senate
DHHR
Mercer Clinic
Jim Terry
Jterry
Bdtonline
Jim Spencer
Spencer
Budget gridlock threatens regional education and jobs
Southwest Virginia Community College President Dr. Charles King warns the state budget delay endangers higher education and all education. Pocahontas prison funding and 2004 2005 school budgets hinge on a final state budget, with April 1 deadlines looming and uncertainty over revenue and state funding. Local leaders urge a timely resolution to avoid a shutdown and preserve planned jobs. Charles Owens, Bottom Line.
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Southwest Virginia Community College
Charles King
Board of Supervisors
Brenda Lawson
Lawson
Spencer
Pocahontas
Senate
Charles Owens
Cowens
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