TSA delays at O Hare spark calls for private security option
Bluefield Va columnist James H Smokey Shott reports farelines of three hour TSA waits at Chicago O Hare, flights missed, and up to 4000 passengers stranded since February. He cites Citizens Against Government Waste blaming TSA budget and staffing, urges privatization and risk based security, and notes PreCheck and private screening as alternatives.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Editorial Lineup
News Editor Randy Mooney and Publisher Samantha Perry headline the Lakeview paper staff with Andy Patton as Assistant Managing Editor and Charles Owens among the contributors. The item ends with a biblical verse about seeking safety in sleep.
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Mountain Festival shifts to June for 2016 in Bluefield
The 2016 Cole Chevy Mountain Festival begins at city park in Bluefield and runs through June 5, marking a date shift to kickoff summer. Organizers say the June timing should boost attendance from schools out and attract out-of-area travelers with events including an exotic animal exhibit a dog show a bowling tournament an outdoor bench press and a rebuilt Ferris wheel. Local officials anticipate increased tourism and revenue for Bluefield and surrounding areas.
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Cumberland Road cleanup urged in Bluefield
A longtime Bluefield resident appeals to officials, noting severe debris and overgrowth on Cumberland Road near Route 460 and I-77. He reports frequent trash, fallen limbs, and rodent concerns, urging action by Mr Greg Puckett to restore Mercer County’s road.
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Bernie Sanders Campaign Aims at Clinton, Not Ideology
Dan Thomasson argues Sanders stays in the race to thwart Clinton rather than advance liberal goals. He notes Sanders’ appeal to youth clashes with older voters, predicts Clinton gains delegates in California, and highlights poll believers doubting Trump and Clinton honesty while praising Sanders’ favorable rating.
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