Governors meet at Greenbrier to talk politics
Democratic governors gathered at The Greenbrier resort as Dick Gephardt outlined a forthcoming Families First Agenda. He framed it as moderate and budget consonant, contrasting with Republican Contract With America and Gingrich leadership. The meeting highlighted education focus and a Clinton campaign plan to spend $18 million before the Democratic convention.
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Peter Knight
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Dole
Hasegawa wins Niwano Peace Prize in Athens
Marii Hasegawa, a Virginia resident with southern West Virginia ties, won the 1996 Niwano Peace Prize. The 77-year-old Richmond, Virginia native has long led peace efforts with WILPF, advocating disarmament, human rights, and global education. She was interned as a Japanese American during World War II and remains a vocal advocate for a holistic peace.
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Niwano Peace Prize
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Central Utah Relocation Center
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U.S
Richmond
M. Aram
Princeton area students clean up welcome sites under MINK program
Six Princeton Bluefield and PikeView high school students lead the Sign of the Times project to replace five entrance signs in Princeton. funded by a $5,000 Mountaineer Investment Network for Kids grant, the program teaches management with roles from director to secretary and pays $4.25 per hour for 80 hours plus travel. Partners include Outdoor East, the Princeton Mercer County Chamber of Commerce, MCTEC, Bluefield State College, the city of Princeton and volunteers.
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