Yeager airport foes warned by Mid-America example
The Herald Dispatch reports backers of Yeager Airport in Charleston cite Mid-America Airport near St. Louis as evidence against building a western West Virginia regional airport. Mid-America, opened lastOctober at a $313 million cost, has yet to attract airliners or freight. Proponents argue patience is needed, noting Dulles once faced criticism but now drives regional growth. opponents see the parallel as an attempt to thwart progress. The debate centers on long term economic benefits and job creation.
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Transpark
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Julian Martin
Yeager best site for transpark amid cost concerns
The Charleston Gazette argues against a western regional jetport, warning of a potential $500 million debt and limited air service gains. It favors expanding Yeager Airport instead, noting a port would raise ticket prices and face weak demand while a smaller expansion could achieve similar aims at lower cost.
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John Nammack
Clinton's Race Index Proposal Faces Realistic Hurdles
Chicago Tribune columnist Clarence Page argues Clinton should pursue tangible equality of opportunity over a numeric race index. He warns that measuring discrimination is hard and risks masking deeper biases, urging focus on ensuring education and job prospects for all, regardless of race.
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Speak Up on Drunk Driving Penalties and Alcohol Taxes
A reader urges tougher drunk driving penalties, higher alcohol taxes, and public shaming as solutions. Proposes heavy fines, jail for repeat offenders, and billboard exposure, plus Breathalyzer integration in vehicles to prevent start ups. Calls for government action and tougher leadership from elected officials.
Carryover bills proposed to fix funding for public schools
West Virginia legislators face repeated calls to allow carryover of controversial bills to next session. columnist Richard Grimes argues a one year carryover system could reduce late session rushes, improve voting decisions, and help fund public schools more reliably.
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Weather woes and Father’s Day musings in a soggy week
A local column laments persistent rain across southern West Virginia while noting a rare non rainy day and jokes about lawn care and mushrooms. The piece shifts to reader mood, editorials on speed limits, and a Father's Day tribute, closing with contact for Editor Dawn A. Keys.
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