Draft Jay campaign urged to push Rockefeller for president
An active minority launches a drive to urge Sen. Jay Rockefeller to run for president, citing citizen involvement in governance amid low May primary turnout. Rockefeller has said he is not interested in the White House, but the piece applauds those pushing for civic engagement and voting participation across Beckley Charleston and Washington.
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Beckley
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Vieweg’s workers’ comp plan favored by critics turns tortoise pace
Editorial endorses West Virginia official Vieweg for proposing deductible Workers’ Camp plan. Employers would pay per-accident deductibles to cut premiums and boost safety, shifting cost from state to employers. Advocate stresses safety incentives and gradual progress in a contentious program.
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Vieweg
Fred Tucker
United Mine Workers
Workers’ Camp Performance Council
Bill Viewer
Neighborhood Watch urges ward residents to attend meeting
Readers urged to attend the United Neighborhood Crime and Improvement Watch meeting at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday in Beckley Common Council Chambers. Residents of Wards III and IV encouraged to participate with Beckley Police in attendance.
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Beckley Common Council
Beckley City
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The Register Herald outlines that letters must be signed with an address and daytime phone, and will be verified before publication. Libelous letters are not published, and edits may adjust grammar for clarity without changing intent. Submissions should be under 300 words, with exceptions possible, delivered to Beckley West Virginia or by fax or email.
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Navy dairy at Annapolis ends 87 year run
The U S Naval Academy will sell its 300 dairy cows to save 25 cents per gallon of milk. Congress allowed closure last year. Neighbors and 4-H are sad. land to be kept by government while a new farm operator is sought for 865 acres. No milk related typhoid cases in 87 years.
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United Way seeks volunteers as Deb Swanson retires
In a community appeal United Way urges volunteers to lead the 1999 Fall campaign after Deb Swanson announces retirement at August end. The piece stresses collective effort, invites participation across divisions, and highlights the organization’s strength beyond any one leader. Bill O'Brien chairs the educational campaign division.
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Gary Larson
United Way
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