Wyoming towns seek expanded local calling area
Wyoming County prosecutor Warren R. McGraw petitions the Public Service Commission to add Oceana and Pineville to Beckley’s local calling area affecting 732 and 682 exchanges. Bell Atlantic favors PSC review of precedents. outcome could affect all long distance providers and future calls across the region.
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West Virginia veterans honor Korean War veterans
On Korean War veterans day, West Virginia salutes those who served in the conflict often called the Forgotten War. The piece stresses the war as a true war, with Americans who fought and died, deserving lasting respect and recognition. It urges keeping all veterans’ sacrifices in memory and honor.
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Rockefeller contact for U S Senator Rockefeller
Constituents can reach U S Senator John D Rockefeller IV at 531 Hart Building Washington DC 20510 or by phone at 202 224-6472. The senator's official site is senate gov.
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John D. Rockefeller
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Senate
Robert C. Byrd
Senator
Byrd
Eleanor Roosevelt on new coin, reader letter argues
An open letter to President Clinton urges honoring Eleanor Roosevelt with the new woman on the coin. The writer praises Susan B Anthony, Mothers Day, and Roosevelt's work for mankind, noting her dignity and advocacy for the poor and oppressed. Florine Warden Beckley signs the note.
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Susan B. Anthony
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Robert C. Byrd
Eleanor Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Grace of God
Florine Warden Beckley
Oak Hill resident blasts limited cable options
An Oak Hill man complains about a sparse channel lineup and higher bills from Cablevision. He notes his son in Columbus paid about ten dollars less for nearly forty more channels and urges neighbors to demand broader, affordable service.
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Ohio
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Fox
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Oak Hill
Letters to the Editor Policy at The Register-Herald
The Register-Herald outlines policy requiring signed letters with address and daytime phone, full verification before publication, and disallowing libelous submissions. Letters are edited for grammar without changing intent and should be under 300 words. Send to Our Readers Beckley WV 25802 or fax 304 255 4427.
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Question of the Week: Safer WV public school classrooms
Readers weigh in on measures to improve safety in West Virginia public school classrooms. Call 256-5620 with ideas and experiences for a community dialogue on security, training, facilities, and student well being.
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Lloyd Gibson and NewRiverNet founder in Southern West Virginia
Scott A. Zemerick honors Lloyd Gibson founder of NewRiverNet, the first free Internet access provider in southern West Virginia. The mom and pop operation served Beckley Oak Hill Mount Hope and promoted the region with a site featuring New River Gorge photos from the 1930s. It shut down about a year ago but left a lasting impact on local connectivity.
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NewRiverNet
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Mount Hope
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New RiverNet
Gibson
Scott A. Zemerick Beckley
Wealthy urged to spend on anti teen pregnancy ad push
Kathleen Parker argues rich Americans should use their wealth to change public opinion through advertising, urging a national campaign to shame unwed teen pregnancy. She cites examples like Alan Greenberg’s $1 million gift for Viagra access and advocates airing a strong message: getting pregnant is not cool.
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