Community letter opposes Montgomery SSA office closure
Local residents of the Upper Kanawha Valley battle a planned closing of the Montgomery Social Security office. They cite aging population, travel burdens to Charleston or Beckley, and a 3,000-name petition, urging officials to keep services local. The piece notes political support from Rep Nick Rahall and others, plus a rejected compromise to run a monthly contract office.
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Lewinsky immunity deal signals Starr probe nearing peak
National editorials assess Monica Lewinsky and mother obtaining immunity from Kenneth Starr in exchange for testimony. Opinion claims prosecution of Lewinsky unnecessary, stresses Clinton needs a sincere public explanation and a coming comeback amid ongoing investigations.
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Buffalo Bob Smith, creator of Howdy Doody, dies at 80
Buffalo Bob Smith, the cheerful creator of the Howdy Doody puppet show, has died at age 80. The long running 1947 to 1960 kids program is recalled for its simplicity and wholesome tone amid evolving television.
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State View Jail plan pits prison needs against PERS funds
Charleston Daily Mail reports Gov Underwood and the Legislature consider borrowing 150 million from the Public Employees Retirement System to fund jail expansion, a move critics say risks actuarial soundness and deprives workers of retirement security. Attorney General McGraw seeks Supreme Court intervention, arguing the loan sets a dangerous precedent and diverts funds from workers pensions to politics.
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