West Virginia A Rich Land Of Industry And Scenic Beauty
An overview traces West Virginia's industrial strength from coal and natural gas to salt, glass, and steel, then shifts to the mountains and rivers that define its landscape. It notes Harpers Ferry landmarks, George Washington and Monongahela national forests, and claims West Virginia's elevation, forests, and parks invite recreation. It highlights notable natives like Stonewall Jackson, John W Davis, Pearl S. Buck and Ann Jarvis, and references Mother's Day origins.
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John Peter Salley
West Virginia
America
Stonewall’ Jackson
Clarksburg
John W Davis
Pearl S. Buck
Ann Jarvis
Philadelphia
Monongahela
Kanawha
Rockies
George Washington
College football needs reform not pay for play era
A longtime editor argues college football must be saved from professionalism and semi pro practices. He cites four stakeholder groups, notes widespread pay for players, and urges stiffer entrance tests and truthful course listings to restore amateur ideals and character.
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East
Frank Butterworth
Yale
John Kieran
Army
Notre Dame
Kieran
Eastern Panhandle: Favorite Vacation Spot Near Major Cities
The Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia blends Virginia and Maryland traditions. Martinsburg grew from 30 houses in 1778 to a regional industrial hub. Attractions include Cacapon State Park, Berkeley Springs, old Washington family homes, and Harper's Ferry at the Potomac and Shenandoah junction. It lies 52 miles from Washington, 73 from Baltimore, and 261 from New York, drawing weekend visitors.
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West Virginia
South Branch Valley
Shenandoah Valley
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West
Virginia
Western
Eastern
Panhandle
Blackwater Falls
Babcock State Park
New River Canyon
Neck of the Woods
Eastern Panhandle
Neck
Martinsburg
Washington
Berkeley Springs
Harper's Ferry
Potomac
Shenandoah
Baltimore
New York
Richest Gold Mine Located Beneath Odendaals Rust
The article states the richest gold mine in history lies under Odendaals Rust in the Union of South Africa. Its ore yields 62.6 ounces of gold per ton, valued at about $2,200, roughly 100 times richer than the average mine.
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Odendaals Rust
Union of South Africa
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