New River Pollution Sparks Statewide Alarm in West Virginia
Residents of the Brooklyn area along the New River report raw sewage in and along the river. Raleigh and Summers counties officials, Hinton mayor, and Sen. Rockefeller are urged to act quickly to fix the pollution before costs rise and the river becomes unrecoverable. Residents should inspect sewage systems and report violations while all visitors and locals avoid littering in the river valley.
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Retesting Drivers by Performance in West Virginia
Column argues against age based driving rules and calls for periodic re testing every three years for all motorists. Author R Shawn Lewis contends safety hinges on ability not age and urges ongoing evaluation after traffic violations to keep dangerous drivers off the road.
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West Virginia
R. Shawn Lewis
Guardian angels watch over our rambunctious son Jarod
Tammy Tupper, a Princeton resident, writes about her middle child Jarod a thrill seeker who lights up rooms yet tests limits with risky stunts. She marvels at guardian angels whether intuition or coincidence and notes her watchful care amid his adventures as tomorrow holds new escapades.
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Readers speak on president’s trials and public ridicule
The letter argues for balanced discussion of the president amid rumors of misconduct. It stresses that foreign policy decisions could affect many, praises Americans’ loyalty to democratic ideals, and warns against sensationalism by media and public toward Clinton regardless of allegations.
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Pray for Bill Clinton in the town called the world
A letter to the Register-Herald urges readers to reflect on guilt and judgment of President Bill Clinton. The writer asks Americans to pray for him, arguing that public scrutiny harms him and suggesting personal prayer and humility in facing truth. The piece emphasizes collective restraint as a moral response to controversy.
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Residents vent on parking rules and school issues in Raleigh County
Letters discuss handicapped parking enforcement, air conditioning at the Armory, a tough man contest heat, arts boosting student performance, littering, block scheduling versus band and choir, a teacher fearing violence, bullying students, aging drivers, Clinton defense, and concerns about teachers grading midterms.
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Raleigh County
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