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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1998
Page
4
Southern West Virginia faces a shrinking coal sector with employment dropping from 20 400 in January 1997 to 18 200 in June 1998 leaving miners under 3 percent of the workforce. Service jobs now dominate growth and top development projects bypass the region. The author urges manufacturing investment to replace coal and balance the diet of regional industry.
The piece argues the president used incidents in Afghanistan and Sudan to signal resolve against extremism while critics doubt his motives. It contends Clinton should resign if the moves were to protect his political standing, but expresses support for his decision to take action despite risks.
Nerissa Young argues in The Register-Herald that President Clinton lied to protect family, abused power, and exposed public trust. She condemns his actions as sexual harassment and questions impeachment, resignation, and punishment, suggesting a stark public reckoning.
The Register Herald outlines signed letters with the author’s address and a daytime phone number. Letters are verified before publication and may be edited for grammar and clarity without changing intent. Submissions should stay under 300 words, with some exceptions.
Readers are invited to propose a Question of the Week by calling 256 5620 extension 23. Include full name address and daytime phone number to submit ideas.
Harold D. Bragg of Glen Jean denounces an Aug. 10 Turnpike tolls editorial and Mark Cassells column as paradoxical. He asserts gas prices rise due to greedy station owners, supports the editor’s “theory” label, and accuses Cassells of partisan bias toward Republicans while avoiding ridicule of JFK.
In a letter, Laura Krese commends the Summersville Police Department for patrolling U.S. 19 and keeping roads safe. She argues fines apply to those who break laws, praises clear signage and flashing lights, and thanks the mayor and police for the safety focus.
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