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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1998
Page
2
Vijay Singh reclaims top position on the major leaderboard amid a resumed surge, highlighting a standout performance that shifts standings and fuels title contention. The result underscores Singh's rising form in a high-stakes event with significant implications for the race.
A 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled the FDA cannot regulate tobacco or restrict minor access to cigarettes, reversing a 1997 decision and keeping FDA rules in limbo while state and local bans remain unaffected. Clinton plans a rehearing request. tobacco industry voices cautious approval.
Juanita Brown of Lookout Sherman Wil fong and Lee Wilder of Buckhannon secured prime spots in the free campground as the State Fair of West Virginia opened. Debbie Hager of Logan was the first camper. fair director Marion Shifler reported about 1,000 camping units filled by day’s end and anticipated a full house throughout the exposition.
Former astronaut and 1996 GOP gubernatorial candidate Jon McBride resigned as West Virginia's congressional liaison after three months amid arrest on domestic battery charges. Gov. Cecil Underwood called the move noble and said he will not seek details. McBride cited wanting to focus on his family and noted a protective order involving his wife Sharon was withdrawn.
Environmentalists and coal officials clash over valley fills in West Virginia. Norm Steenstra of West Virginia Citizen Action Group warns of large scale fills akin to Exxon Valdez spill impacts, while Bill Raney of the West Virginia Coal Association defends their safety. The issue dominates the legislative session, with a gubernatorial task force and a federal suit looming.
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