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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1998
Page
2
In a fiery call to celebrate Fourth of July, writers praise American freedom and reflect on dangers of government overreach. They contrast cherished liberties with voices in exile, urging citizens to renew passion for freedom and defend gun rights amid global examples of oppression.
Opinion piece argues flag burning amendment wrong and compares waving flags to protest. Cites veterans in Durham North Carolina who raised a 280 square foot flag to challenge city ordinance. Urges readers to contact Senators Byrd and Rockefeller to oppose the amendment.
Nerissa Young reports on Nude Hiking Day sparked mixed reactions as hikers discuss safety bandannas and embarrassment while avoiding crowds near Shenandoah National Park. Critics note dangers of poison ivy and animal observers, while supporters joke about gear and modesty.
The Register-Herald maintains an active web presence with the site at register-herald.com and contact emails for editor Dawn Keys and editorial page editor R Shawn Lewis, plus a general news inbox.
The Register Herald invites signed letters to the editor with author name address and daytime phone. All letters are verified before publication and may be edited for grammar and clarity without changing intent. Submissions should be under 300 words, with exceptions possible. A recent photo may accompany submissions.
The piece reflects on the July 4 1776 Declaration of Independence, its assertion of equal rights, and its lasting influence. It highlights Thomas Jefferson's role, the colonial resilience, and Adams’s call for nationwide pomp and celebration, framing the day as a defining American holiday. Scripps Howard
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