State views on teacher tests spark debate over standards
The Massachusetts Board of Education lowered passing scores after 56 percent of would be teachers failed a basic skills test. Critics say dumbing down harms students. The piece compares Massachusetts to West Virginia where Praxis cutoffs yield high pass rates in reading math and writing and argues pay linked to quality teachers.
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Eleanor urged to adopt zoning ordinance in Putnam County
Putnam County grows rapidly between Huntington and Charleston with Toyota West Virginia’s giant plant near Eleanor Buffalo due to open this fall. A zoning plan is urged to be instituted now before development proceeds further, as council turnover delays progress. The Herald Dispatch urges Eleanor’s council to act quickly to prevent unsuitable growth and protect neighborhoods.
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Wide gap between beliefs as sexuality debate roils faith groups
Clarence Page notes how conservative religious coalitions push a campaign claiming homosexuals can change, while experts show limited success and psychology remains divided. The piece contrasts public rhetoric with nuanced views on identity, race, and the role of law. It cites Anne Heche, Reggie White, Exodus International, and political figures in a pointed critique.
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Letters on religion and liberty by Brady Jerome English Beckley
The writer discusses Unitarian leanings, Jefferson and Locke, and the limits of free speech. He notes Christian history includes both intolerance and tolerance figures like Mother Teresa and Martin Luther King Jr., urging readers to contact Rev. George Expo for more.
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Focus Letter on West Virginia Turnpike Tolls Sparks Debate
A reader defends Turnpike tolls arguing toll revenue funds snowplows, road repairs, maintenance, and 400 permanent plus 100 seasonal workers. He claims tolls are dedicated revenue and criticizes claims of misused funds while praising the turnpike’s scenic value and economic importance. He notes high usage by out-of-state drivers and asserts the tolls support safety and upkeep.
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Television memories and childhood heroes fade with time
Editor Dawn A. Keys reflects on aging as beloved TV icons Roy Rogers Robert Young Alan Shepard pass away recent weeks. The piece recalls early favorites Make Room for Daddy Donna Reed and Father Knows Best, plus Marcus Welby MD and space program awe, noting how memories shape identity and linger beyond the shows and launches.
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