Truman on Trial at Concord College Inspires History Study
Barbara Hawkins notes Concord College students presented a one hour symposium reexamining Truman and Groves in a mock war crimes trial. The audience of over 100, including students and adults, debated atomic bomb use to end World War II. Judges and witnesses portrayed Truman Hirohito and Groves as actors argued for acquittal.
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Truman
Concord
Concord College
Harry S. Truman
Roosevelt
Leslie Groves
U.S
Groves
Hirohito
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
David Bard
Cluefield Baily Telegraph Staff Names and Motto
The Cluefield Baily Telegraph lists Randy Deason as Publisher and Samantha Perry as News Editor with state and sports editors and multiple editorial roles for Thomas A Colley executive editor managing editor and city county editor. A Proverbs 22 6 motto is shown.
Wise Gov Unveils 75000 Grant for Welch Water Line
Gov Bob Wise and his cabinet announce a 75000 Small Cities Block Grant to Welch for extending a water line to New Hope Village, enabling permanent housing for 44 families displaced by floods in 2001 and 2002. The move supports Wise County and southern counties economic recovery.
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Dowell County
Bob Wise
Welch
New Hope Village
Wise
McDowell
Halloween Night Caution Urged Across Four Seasons Country
Look out for children as Halloween events ripple through Princeton and Bluefield with games shifting dates and police coverage thinning. Motorists are told to drive with extreme caution as kids in costumes collect candy door to door, likely darting between cars.
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Princeton
Bluefield
Blessed to have known Coach Chmara letters of admiration
Don Jackson of BHS Class of 1976 pays tribute to Coach John Chmara, praising his demand for perfection, discipline, and sportsmanship. He recalls the "We Believe" helmet motto and notes the coach’s lasting impact on character, not just championships.
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John Chmara
Chmara
Cere
Salute to Power Team in Welch WV
Three Power Team members visited Welch McDowell County to share a Christian message. The performances left residents with warm feelings and inspired youths to see faith as strength. Barbara Winiarczyk notes Macho men bearing witness to God and the core message that everyone needs Jesus.
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Welch
McDowell County
Jesus
Barbara Winiarczyk Welch
W.va
Michele Ballengee Sluss A Hero In Death And Hope
Phyllis Day honors Michele Ballengee Sluss who died at 32 after a pedestrian crash. The nurse inspired organ donation, a memorial scholarship at Southwest Virginia Community College, and a call to donate, remember loved ones, and share kindness while urging others to register as organ donors. Michele’s story sparked a memorial fund at THS and SVCC.
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Michele
Michele Ballengee Sluss
Southwest Virginia Community College
Tazewell High School
THS
SVCC
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Barbara Hawkins
The
Daily Telegraph
Bhawkins
Bottonline.com
Cluefield Baily Telegraph
Randy Deason
Samantha Perry
Thomas A. Colley
Impor
Don Jackson
Phyllis Day
Princeton, W.va
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