Plague history and modern terror echoes in a Daily Telegraph piece
Virginia Daily Telegraph writer Bill Archer recalls Black Death and ancient biological warfare while linking past plagues to post 9 11 terrorism. He notes fear as a tool, cites World Book Encyclopedia contrasts, and urges calm and vigilance against anthrax and other threats.
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The Daily Telegraph lists editors including Tammie Toler Samantha Perry Barbara Hawkins Bill Archer and Teddy Paynter as state and city editors. Jody Neal serves as Sports Editor and a VA State Editor. The page cites a biblical verse from First Corinthians.
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Samantha Perry
Barbara Hawkins
Bill Archer
Teddy Paynter
Jody Neal
West Virginia weighs state run malpractice insurance plan
West Virginia doctors face expiring coverage and rising premiums. Governor Wise plans a special session to consider a state run program to offer affordable malpractice insurance, amid calls for tort reform and questions about expert witness fees and screening of lawsuits.
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Bob Wise
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Raleigh
West Virginia needs political revolution letter discussed
A reader argues that West Virginia prospered during union coal era with good wages and benefits. The writer contrasts past union mining with today’s lower wages, noting a locally owned business paying about 11 per hour while unionized plants offered 20 to 30. The letter ends with a blessing for state and country.
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West Virginia
Daily Telegraph invites public letters with signature details
The Daily Telegraph asks writers to submit concise letters on matters of public interest. Each letter must include the writer's signature, address and phone number. Pen names and anonymous letters will not be published, and names will not be withheld.
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Tax base growth needed for regional economic expansion
A letter argues that growth in southwest Virginia and southern West Virginia hinges on expanding the tax base through public investment. It contends businesses are not overtaxed, that many taxes shift to consumers, and calls for higher local rates to fund job creation, noting Dillon rule constraints and accountant objections.
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State Corporation Commission
Bureau of Financial Institutions
Southwest Virginia
West Virginia
Charles E. Vernon
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