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Newspaper

Register Herald

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1998

Page

5

West Virginia birthday message calls for reform and renewal

A reflective community notice to West Virginia marks 134 years, praising economy and roads while flagging education gaps and environmental neglect. It warns that health and poverty issues persist, urging residents and officials to prioritize improvement and sustainable change to protect the state’s future.

Appy West Virginia

Lawmakers vote to scrap tax code by 2002 deadline

A narrow majority votes 219 to 209 to eliminate the current tax code by December 31, 2002, with a simplified replacement due by July 4, 2004. The piece questions feasibility of consensus, criticizes complexity, and urges an improved system before axing the IRS and tax code.

U.S Congress Beckley Nick Rahall Washington Internal Revenue Service IRS

Submission and servanthood stir debate on King Ireland

Nerissa Young reports on Larry King Live and a Southern Baptist statement urging wives to submit to husbands. King and Patricia Ireland condemn it as turning women into property while proffering biblical context from Ephesians. The piece contrasts their views with Mohler and notes gender and abortion critiques from NOW.

Southern Baptist Convention Larry King National Organization For Women Patricia Ireland Boo Hoo King Ireland King and Albert Mohler Southern Baptist College Montana Edgeways Mohler Mahler Paul Church Daddy Nerissa Young The Register-Herald

Practice What You Preach Clinton Hypocrisy Charged

Charles H. Snyder of Asbury accuses Bill Clinton of liberal hypocrisy and exploitation of staff, arguing his sexual conduct undermines prudence and presidential fitness. He claims press indulgence and liberal protectors shield Clinton amid alleged misconduct and media bias.

Mr. Clinton Willie” Clinton Clinton Equal Rights Monica Lewinsky James Carville Charles H. Snyder Asbury

Longacre reunion attracts many to Fayette County Park

In its 16th year, the Longacre reunion drew 165 residents to Fayette County Park Beckwith to reminisce about the old town two miles east of Montgomery on Route 60. This year Emma Robinson 92 and Emory McCoy 90 were honored as the oldest attendees. Prizes went to the youngest child and parent, the farthest traveler, and others funded by donations and funds raised by the organizer. Local sponsors Montgomery United Merchants National and Montgomery General Hospital contributed incentives and free exams.

Longacre Fayette County Park Beckwith Montgomery Emma Robinson Lois Smoot Mather Emory McCoy Montgomery United Merchants National Montgomery General Hospital

Readers Speak Letters to the Editor Policy

The Register Herald outlines that letters must be signed with the author's address and daytime phone number. All letters are verified before publication and malicious or libelous content will not be printed. Submissions should stay under 300 words though exceptions may be made.

Register-Herald

Pain relief for elderly cancer patients in nursing homes urged

A Scripps Howard study across 1500 nursing homes in five states finds up to 25 percent of elderly cancer patients in daily pain receive no pain medication, with higher rates for those over 85 and African Americans. Causes include fear of opiates, staffing limits, and insufficient doctor training. Officials are urged to act and implement programs to ensure pain relief.

Lee Bowman Scripps Howard News Service Journal of the American Medical Association Scripps Howard

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