Oak Hill council urged to open closed sessions after challenge
Oak Hill councilman Larry Harding challenged a previous executive session, calling it a Sunshine Law violation since Tom Oxley was not a city employee. Mayor Calvin Jones acknowledged flaws in the process and supported open government, praising Harding's stance and urging revisions.
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MU WVU rematch urged by Pruett amid WVU schedule snags
Marshall University football coach Bob Pruett calls for a Marshall versus West Virginia rematch as the state seeks athletic unity and economic benefits. He notes last year’s Mountaineer Field clash drew 65,992 and urges Gov. Underwood to press WVU President Hardesty to arrange a neutral or Marshall-hosted game.
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Herald-Dispatch
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Question of the Week on condemning eyesores in local gov
Readers are invited to weigh in on whether local government should condemn and destroy community eyesores. To suggest a potential Question of the Week call 256-5620 ext 23 with name, address, and daytime phone number. touch-tone phones only.
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Patricia Ireland
National Organization For Women
Ireland
Letter to Editor Praises Raleigh General Hospital Staff
Aug 8 letter from Alice Ann Leeber Beckley recounts arriving during her mother's stroke at Raleigh General ER. She thanks two attendants who helped immediately and credits physicians and staff with her mother’s nearly full recovery and humane care. The writer expresses gratitude to Raleigh General Hospital employees.
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Our Readers Speak submission guidelines
The Register Herald invites letters signed with the author address and daytime phone. Letters are verified before publication and libelous content is avoided. Submissions should be under 300 words, with possible exceptions, and mailed to Our Readers Speak The Register-Herald P.O. Drawer P Beckley West Virginia 25802.
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The smartest woman in world could win the presidency
A reader argues Hillary Clinton could become president by 2000 if Democrats retool and elect a highly intelligent woman. He contends women in media discourse unfairly attack men, cites loyalty statistics, and imagines a future Democratic ticket with Hillary at the helm amid impeachment fears and party upheaval.
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