U S launches cruise missiles on camps linked to bin Laden
U S forces struck suspected terrorist camps in Afghanistan and a Sudan chemical plant, retaliation for the East Africa embassy bombings. President Clinton said the targets were part of a planned attack by terrorist leaders tied to Osama bin Laden, aiming to deter further attacks. The Taliban said bin Laden was unharmed.
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West Virginia lawmakers back Clinton bombing stance
West Virginia's congressional delegation supported President Clinton's decision to bomb terrorist operations in Sudan and Afghanistan. They said the action was proper to defend citizens and counter an immediate terrorist threat following the embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania that killed 257 and wounded thousands, with 12 Americans killed in Nairobi.
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Summers County Board Reinstates Coaching Salary Supplements
Summers County board restored coaching salary supplements amid applause while a motion to fire the attorney sparked shouting. A proposed levy failed, and July 1 sees coaches entering a third year without supplements as cuts to extended central office contracts help close a deficit.
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Upshur County Plans Bible Giveaways at School Upset
The West Virginia Civil Liberties Union says it may appeal a 4th Circuit ruling upholding part of Upshur County's policy that allows Bible giveaways on Buckhannon-Upshur High School property. The decision allows high school but not elementary school Bible distribution.
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