TV overkill on Clinton testimony sparks Vietnam War analogy
Columnists caution against linking the Monica Lewinsky affair to the Vietnam War noting the absurdity of equating a political scandal with a global conflict. They warn such comparisons insult veterans and risk trivializing real wartime sacrifices while history memory remains sharp for Vietnam.
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Safety upgrades eyed as Fayette County schools reopen
Fayette County WV prepares for new safety policies urged by Superintendent Larry Coleman and the school board. The plan includes clear or mesh bookbags and occasional metal detector checks to prevent potential gun violence, amid parental complaints and support.
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Happy column justifying partisan double standards in Clinton era
Mark Cassells, a Raleigh County resident, pens a satirical yet pointed column to West Virginia readers arguing that partisan double standards shield Democrats while condemning Republicans. He mocks the logic of euphemisms for scandal, urges clinging to party to gloss over alleged misdeeds, and cites Starr and Watergate as lessons in political spin.
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Editor Contacts and Editorial Page Details
The Register-Herald lists contact options for its editorial team. Editor Dawn A Keys handles the opinion page via email at dkeys register-herald.com. Editorial page editor R Shawn Lewis can be reached at r shawn lewis hotmail.com. General news email is news register-herald.com.
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Letters to the Editor Policy Outline
The Register Herald details signing, address, and daytime phone requirements for letters to the editor. It notes verification prior to publication, libel risks, and editing for grammar while preserving intent. Submissions should stay under 300 words with possible exceptions and may include a recent photo.
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Bible study in public high schools a reading aid
Letter argues public schools should offer Bible study in elective literature courses. It contends that knowledge of biblical content aids English literature understanding, supports constitutional permissibility, cites Lincoln and Ruth as examples, and urges literature departments to explore the world’s most read book.
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Colgan Air Service Sparks Caller Call for Better Service
Beckley resident Melvin R. Kessler urges Washington representatives to require Colgan Air to improve punctuality and equipment utilization for taxpayers and customers, noting the airline is government subsidized but must meet service standards without compromising safety.
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