Franken and Lowry clash over manliness and politics
Jay Ambrose reviews Michael Franksens lies and the King Liars Who Tell Them noting a proposed no rules fistfight with Rich Lowry and debating masculinity. The piece weighs Sommers and Kipling on virtue and Self reliance, contrasting Franken and Lowrys merits while lampooning the politicians and media figures involved.
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National Review
Lowry
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Cluefield Daily Telegraph Leadership List
The newspaper names Samantha Perry as News Editor and Tammie Toler as Sports Editor with Barbara Hawkins, Thomas A Colley as Executive Editor, and a full editorial and reporting staff including City County Editor and Senior Copy Editor. The page credits include Romans 12 10 AV.
TV viewers gripe over graphic language and gross scenes
A Bluefield Daily Telegraph survey finds 76 percent of 50 respondents in the Appalachian region object to increasing profanity sexual content and gross acts on TV. The piece notes widespread national concern, cites programs like Fear Factor and Survivor, and urges viewers to write advertisers to voice opposition.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
West Virginia
Virginia
Appalachian
Bible Belt
Boucher faces poll on partial birth abortion stance
Letter questions Congressman Boucher for voting against a Virginia district based on a Bluefield Daily Telegraph poll in October about banning partial birth abortion. The writer cites 75.9 percent support, arguing the congressman's vote defied his constituents and warns of future elections.
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BDT
U.S
Virginia
Boucher
Democrat Party
Supreme Court
Jesus
Generosity in rebuilding Iraq showcased by ZIP code plan
Marsha Mercer notes the 9 million earmarked to establish Iraqi ZIP codes within an 87 billion rebuilding package, part of a broader aid effort that includes 20.3 billion in grants. The piece contrasts domestic needs with foreign reconstruction, questions oil-reliant funding, and highlights seven planned Iraqi communities with schools, clinics, and utilities.
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Saudi Arabia
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