Flags to half staff for Sgt Vance in Afghanistan
West Virginia will display all state flags at half staff from Sunday until the burial of Sgt Gene Arden Vance Jr who was killed in Afghanistan. Gov Bob Wise praised the officer for his selfless sacrifice and honored his memory along with all local service members.
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Daily Telegraph staff and church quote from Luke 9:35
The Daily Telegraph lists staff roles including Gary Adkisson Samantha Perry and city editor Tammie Toler with several editors named. A biblical quotation appears: a voice from the cloud proclaims this is my beloved Son. Hear him.
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Tammie Toler
Barbara Hawkins
Andy Patton
Tobacco Use Costs WV Health Stats Show High Death Toll
West Virginia reports over 4,200 smoking related deaths annually and direct health care costs between 670 million and 897 million dollars. The 2001 findings in Tobacco Is Killing Us highlight high youth smoking rates and widespread tobacco use among adults. Dr Henry Taylor notes the data support education for youth, legislators and citizens. Keith Dalton, Health Promotion WV DHHR, Charleston WV.
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Promise eligibility standards debated in county letters
Letters from Les Smith of Berkeley County Schools criticize WV Promise eligibility rules. They highlight two determinants: ACT or SAT scores and GPA. Marked variation across counties in GPA weighting and grading scales, with concerns about inflated GPAs and unequal statewide standards.
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FBI blamed for 9 11 failure urges reform and cooperation
Dan K Thomasson argues the FBI and CIA bore blame for missed 9 11 warnings. He cites a Phoenix memo warning of Middle Eastern men in flight training and Moussaoui links, urging Mueller to promote interagency sharing, prevention over pursuit, and stronger national security. He calls for a rethink of the FBI's mission and cooperation.
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