Criticism and self reflection from a Daily Telegraph editor
Kenna Amos, Daily Telegraph reporter in Princeton, discusses criticisms received from readers and colleagues. He contrasts constructive versus destructive feedback, notes personal labels like non-degreed journalist and nit-picking engineer, and urges reflection, restraint, and open dialogue in editorial work.
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Kenna Amos
Daily Telegraph
Princeton
Editorial quotes and scripture cited from Matthew chapter ends
A Bluefield Daily Telegraph piece lists staff roles including News Editor State Editor Sports Editor Randy Deason Publisher Samantha Perry and others. It closes with a Bible verse from Matthew 23 25 26 about cleansing inside and out, reflecting on hypocrisy and excess.
Creative accounting fuels tax cut deficit debate
Senators debate a 350 billion cap while counting sunset dates to justify remaining under the limit. Analysts call the approach Enron like and warn the true cost could reach 660 billion, with deficits ballooning as tax cuts go permanent.
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Creative Accounting
Senate
House
Bush
Byrd Opposes Bush War Critics Voice Support
A letter to the editor champions Senator Byrd for questioning the Iraq war stance and condemns the war as avoidable and costly. The writer accuses President Bush of treating the conflict as a game and urges West Virginians to wake up and back Byrd, citing tolls on national infrastructure and civil liberties.
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Senator Byrd
Congress
Bush
Byrd
West Virginia
Veterans fund drive thanks from Mercer County DAV
Mercer County Chapter 31 Disabled American Veterans thanks BET Bank Stafford Drive Princeton First Community Bank and Kroger Bluewell for support during the Forget-me-not drive on May 23. The Commander Larry E Pennington Sr thanks all patrons and employees for helping disabled veterans in the area.
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BET Bank
Stafford Drive
Princeton
First Community Bank
Krogers
Bluewell
Mercer County
Disabled American Veterans
Larry E. Pennington Sr
A Woman's Place and the Gentrys Story in Conway AR
Jim Davidson recalls a humorous yet serious tale about Rodger and Joy Gentry from Conway Arkansas. The piece defends traditional family values while celebrating Joy’s decision to pursue college and a accounting career. Rodger later earned a degree in Environmental Health Sciences and seeks new work. Joy’s return home is unlikely.
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Rodger
Joy Gentry
Aaron
Nick
Joy
Mid- South
Gentry
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