Sincerity crosses language barriers in travel memories
Bill Archer recalls a pilgrimage on Shikoku Island with Buddhist stones, a Nagoya Airport driver, and a pastor's delayed call. He reflects on how sincerity transcends language while balancing a busy weekend of reporting in Bland County and Mercer County.
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Associated Press
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Leadership and Motto
Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Darryl Hudson as Publisher and Samantha Perry as Editor Assistant Managing Editor. The issue opens with the Proverbs 20 12 verse: The hearing ear and the seeing eye, the LORD has made even both of them.
Housing rebound lifts Obama as builders surge in September
The Commerce Department reports September housing starts rose at the fastest pace since July 2008, with new home construction up 21 percent this year and apartment building strong. Permits jumped 12 percent, signaling a durable recovery. Analysts see a broad economic boost and potential political credit for the president. Dale McFeathers reports.
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Time to curb Mercer litter and road trash
Letters urge strict enforcement of litter laws and posting maximum fines on highways. Call for trash truck coverage and prompt cleanup after incidents, including deer strikes, plus roadside dumpsters to lower fees. Voters criticize Romney Obama debate performance and alleged political lies.
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Telegraph invites public letters on matters of interest
The Daily Telegraph welcomes letters on public issues. Submissions should include the writer’s signature, address, and phone number. Send opinions by email to editor bdtonline.com.
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Readers React To Political Ads And Winter Outlook
Readers react to political TV ads and voter messaging with fatigue distrust and calls for independent research. Comments debate ad volume ads as counterproductive and note candidate shifts and weather forecasts for winter with mixed confidence.
Readers react to news and views online in Bolton area
Readers share opinions on topics from local lifestyle pieces to national events. Comments touch on mental illness and crime, election endorsements, trick or treat dates, and presidential debate outcomes with varying sentiments.
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