Methodist appeal for study of mountaintop removal impact
West Virginia United Methodist Church approves a resolution urging state officials to halt mountaintop removal mining until a nonpartisan scientific study proves its long-term human and environmental safety. Governor Cecil Underwood questions the church's role while urging action on literacy and welfare reforms. The piece argues the church reflects community will and supports a moratorium pending evaluation.
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West Virginia United Methodist Church
Cecil Underwood
United Methodist
Underwood
United Methodist Church
West Virginia
United Methodists
Church
Wild and Wonderful or a New Slogan for Virginia
Virginia weighs a new slogan with millions in marketing. Officials may keep Wild and Wonderful or adopt New Jersey style lines about perfect together. News notes Governor Whitman’s slogan rethink as a cautionary example.
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Virginia
New Jersey
Christine Todd Whitman
Whitman
Contact Details for Editor and Staff
The message lists Shawn Lewis reachable by hotmail com or phone 255 4462 and Editor Dawn A Keys via dkeys at register herald com or phone 255 4460. It appears as a contact snippet from a local newspaper or office.
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R. Shawn Lewis
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Hotmail
Dawn A
Register-Herald.com
Our Readers Speak on Reasonable Speed Limits
The National Motorists Association argues for legal speeds based on safety and conditions with strict enforcement against speeding. They advocate laws that curb unsafe acts behind the wheel while honoring motorists' constitutional rights amidst debates over taxation and regulation.
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National Motorists Association
West Virginia Turnpike
Motorists group promotes fair laws and rights
James Mullins coordinator of the NMA state chapter in Logan urges readers to join the National Motorists Association. He cites speed limits, driver training, courtesy, and consumer rights, opposing heavy enforcement and costly regulations. Contact details include a Logan address and a toll free number.
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NMA
Motorists.org
Riverside Drive
Logan
James Mullins
Eternal e mail warns that messages linger forever
A Scripps Howard editorial notes email endures beyond the mailbox unlike phone calls. It cites the Iran Contra subpoenas and the Gates antitrust case to urge caution. The piece jokes about deleting emails while highlighting their persistent, possibly incriminating nature.
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Prince Charles
Linda Tripp
Feds
Justice Department Oh
Microsoft
Bill Gates
Gates
Scripps Howard
Tax commission outlines 12 values for WV tax reform
West Virginia leaders propose a balanced tax system emphasizing ability to pay, fairness, neutrality, simplicity, predictability, accountability, and competitiveness. Robin Capehart notes that values include minimizing interference with economic decisions and maintaining growth while ensuring services reach all taxpayers. The commission aims to deliver a plan to Governor Underwood by July 1.
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West Virginia
Robin Capehart
State Department of Tax and Revenue
Capehart
Cape
Governor’s Commission On Fair
Hart
Tax Study Commission
Commission
Underwood
Richard Grimes
Charleston Daily Mail
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