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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1966

Page

10

Thomson Believes Population and Education Gaps

Col Robert Thomson Jr Republican candidate in a WJLS interview says West Virginia education is decent but can improve with more funding via taxes. He notes job scarcity as a factor in population decline and cites need for more industrial employment to keep residents.

House of Delegates WJLS Robert Thomson Jr Thomson First Baptist Church Beckley Col. Thomson West Virginia Breck Meadows Scotland West Virginia

West Virginia legislator on conscience and majority influence

A West Virginia public figure discusses voting principles amid five constitutional amendments. He favors conscience for the state's best, not lone groups, and explains stances on governor succession, school funding by majority vote, and legislative pay raises with 60 day sessions.

West Virginia Col. Thomson

West Virginia Tax and Budget Tone in Interview

West Virginia discussions reveal views on 60 day sessions taxation, and budget oversight. Col Thomson advocates tax fairness based on ability to pay, elected board members, and governor-led budget prep with mixed opinions on liquor laws and road spending. Police joke closes.

West Virginia Bob Col. Thomson Board of Public Works Board of Works

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