End of an era for Oldsmobile on the American road
Larry Hypes a Graham High School teacher and Daily Telegraph columnist traces the car’s rise from wagons to SUVs, noting how Oldsmobile may soon join the list of once iconic brands in memory. He highlights West Virginia roadbuilding, shifts from trains to cars, and the cultural bond with the automobile.
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Daily Telegraph Editorial Roles and Motto Credo
The note lists staff positions including Gary Adkisso publisher and News Editor, City Editor, WV State Editor, Hawkins Thomas A as Executive Editor, VA State Editor, Sports Editor, and Business Editor. A biblical quotation from Romans 13:8 AV is included: Owe no man anything but to love one another.
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Mercer County Teacher of the Year Ruthanne Cole earns state honor
The Mercer County School System named Pike View High School Science Teacher Ruthanne Cole as Mercer County Teacher of the Year, in a recognition that highlights teachers’ daily dedication. The essay notes teachers’ long hours, ongoing training, and multifaceted roles from mentor to social worker as they prepare students for college and careers.
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Capitol Hill
Bluefield helps raise record MDA Telethon total
Letters praise Bluefield area generosity as the 2001 Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon raises a record 56,780,603 in contributions and pledges. Nationwide, nearly a million volunteers and celebrities support neuromuscular disease patients. MDA runs 230 clinics and funds research. Call 800-572-1717 or visit mdausa.org for involvement.
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Wilson issue: What's the real agenda?
A reader questions Ms. Wilson's motives in proposing changes to the Princeton city council meeting time. The writer, not local to the city, speculates whether the move serves her work schedule and accuses her of leveraging public opinion to create conflicts.
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Ms. Wilson
Princeton
Bush education reform plan remains stalled in Congress
President Bush’s education reform plan prioritized accountability and annual testing but faces budget disputes and opposition. Congress envisions larger funding than Bush requested, risking unfunded mandates and political backlash. The plan includes tutoring vouchers scaled back, testing flexibility, and standard-based failures, while funding remains uncertain as budget gaps delay passage.
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