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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 2004
Page
4
Bill Archer reflects on leaving trucking after years of hard labor and romanticizing the road. He recalls burning a pillow and blanket, the dirt and danger of the job, and the lure of freedom and power in hauling 80,000 pounds. He notes pay was good but tradeoffs were profound, and he would not return. National Telegraph.
The Cluefield Daily Telegraph lists William Randy Deason as publisher Thomas A Colley as executive editor News Editor and state editor Samantha Perry as senior writer Jones Lamamie Toler Barbara Hawkins Bill Archer in sports BAO 6 and Bob Redd as City County Editor Charles Owens as senior copy editor and Andy Patton among staff. A biblical quotation is included.
In District 23, veteran lawmaker Emily Yeager D McDowell seeks re election in the May Democratic primary against three challengers. Supporters praise her longtime advocacy for McDowell County including her defense of Bluefield State College and efforts in the 2004 session. The piece also notes Senator John Pat Fanning faces no opposition but earns commendation for Senate leadership and diligence.
Darlene E Shepard of Bluefield West Virginia condemns PETA for allegedly terrorizing children over abused chickens. She argues adults cause societal problems and warns of a future under violence and greed, invoking religious themes and condemning abortion, same sex marriage, and widespread harm.
Jim Davidson urges clean speech at the West Little Rock Rotary Club and in schools, arguing that profanity marks class and that media free speech should follow personal responsibility. He recalls a Cleveland High School principal’s request to use his column on language in student handbooks and notes that many announcers and peers influence youth with or without profanity.
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