Sweet Springs site for WV juvenile jail criticized
An editorial argues against building a four million dollar 25 bed juvenile detention center in Sweet Springs Monroe County citing poor access local opposition and low juvenile crime there. It urges a central Southern West Virginia location such as Raleigh or Mercer counties to serve the region and relieve existing jails.
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Time for Clinton to quit becomes clear
Clarence Page argues Clinton should resign over Monica Lewinsky disclosures. He says this would serve the country and party, though acknowledges Clinton’s anger and stubbornness may prevent it. Page weighs effects on Gore, Congress, and public opinion amid ongoing controversy.
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Too Busy for Democracy Says 3.5 Million Won’t Vote
A Scripps Howard column argues 3.5 million Americans cited honesty about not voting while 4.6 million claimed they were too busy. It notes turnout has fallen since 1964, with 54 percent voting, and questions whether employers or tax laws influence participation while urging reflection on why votes may seem to lack impact.
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Clinton's postfireside chat is a public trust test
Columns from multiple papers condemn President Clinton for a four minute press conference that exposed perceived lies and damaged credibility. They describe the Lewinsky affair as a trust crisis, criticize the brevity and evasiveness of his statements, and debate impeachment prospects and national focus.
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