West Virginia Aims to Lure Retirees for Economic Boost
West Virginia seeks to enhance its retirement appeal by leveraging an aging population, low crime, scenic four season climate, and existing visitor impressions. Officials urge a targeted recruitment program and a possible repeal of military pension tax, pledges highlighted by Gov Underwood in 1996.
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Teen refuses bar sponsorship jersey in Lemont Little League
A 14 year old Illinois Little Leaguer Krystle Newquist refused to wear a jersey bearing a bar name on Opening Day May 20. She was suspended for the season after removing duct tape that covered the bar name. Fans and observers decry the ruling urging reinstatement and a trade to a non bar sponsored team.
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Associated Press
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Readers urged to submit signed letters to editor
The Register-Herald invites signed letters including address and daytime phone, with verification before publication. Letters under 300 words are preferred though exceptions may be made, and libelous content will not be published. Send to Our Readers Speak Beckley WV 25802.
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Contenders and pretenders for the next presidential race
The article surveys early Democratic contenders including Vice President Al Gore, Sen. Bob Kerrey, and House Minority Leader Dick Gephardt. It weighs Gore’s stature and scandals, Kerrey’s military background and limited legislative record, and Gephardt’s experience versus name recognition challenges.
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Potential 2000 candidates loom in GOP and DEM fields
Rees notes Jay Rockefeller may not run despite Draft Jay chatter, while GOP front runner George W. Bush dominates talk. Jeb Bush could bolster two states, Gringrich offers pressure in a tight race, and a raft of one issue or fringe contenders lurk.
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Ross Perot
Lamar Alexander
Jack Kemp
Bill Bradley
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West Virginia floods spur call for action and funds
Strate urges a special session to appropriate eight million dollars to aid flood victims. Federal official James Lee Witt promises rapid FEMA aid, yet locals demand concrete prevention and quick action to avoid repeating past flood tragedies in rugged West Virginia. The Herald-Dispatch.
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West Virginia
Federal Emergency Management Agency
James Lee Witt
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Huntington
Caution on West Virginia spending amid slim surplus
The Journal of Martinsburg reports a small state surplus of 4.8 million leaves budget cushion thin. Half funds the Rainy Day Fund, about 2.4 million after shortfalls from anticipated 3.2 million. Officials remain hopeful but urge cautious future spending to avoid deficit spending.
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