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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1998
Page
5
Editorial urges a halt to mountaintop removal coal mining in West Virginia citing environmental and economic harms. It critiques industry claims of cheap power and reclamation attempts while warning of damage to tourism, wildlife, and jobs. Calls for a thorough study and immediate moratorium before further blasting.
U.S. Senator John D. Rockefeller IV publicizes his Washington office contact details for constituent communication. The entry lists his Hart Building address in Washington along with his phone number and official senate site for inquiries and requests.
The piece notes a 0.2 percent rise in real income and a 3.5 percent savings rate, both nine month lows, while personal spending climbs 6.1 percent in Q1. Corporate profits dip slightly, inventories rise 30 percent, GDP growth runs 4.8 percent, and Fed rate moves loom to curb inflation.
In a readers letter, Lynn Reed Beckley urges removing rusted and damaged signs on Beckley Main Street to fit the historic theme, arguing old signs damage business image and should be replaced with signs in the same era style rather than repaired. She also questions how long neglect can remain and urges preserving the district’s aesthetic.
Beestes ee Be signed letters must include author address and daytime phone. All letters verified before publication. Libelous letters will not be published. Edits insure grammar and clarity without changing meaning. Submissions should be under 300 words though exceptions may occur. Send to The Register Herald P O Drawer Beckley WV 25802 or fax 304 255 4427 or email news@register-herald.com.
The AP reports about 45 percent of Americans consider how much to save for retirement, a 13 point rise from two years ago, while the savings rate fell to a 60 year low of 3.9 percent of after tax income. Policy analysts warn that Social Security alone won’t suffice and many lack workplace pensions. President Clinton has called a conference urging all to save more to secure future living standards and social stability.
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