West Virginia Supreme Court ruling on McCormick case
The court backed state liability for the Division of Corrections over failure to protect Alicia McCormick from Harold Gunnoe, while holding individual officials blameless. The 5-0 decision leaves taxpayers responsible, asserting a special duty existed but denying personal accountability for officials.
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Agriculture chief affirms organic label ruling on three methods
U S Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman defended a ruling that three farming practices cannot be used for foods labeled organic. He resisted industry pressure delaying the decision for three years amid debates from major food firms and consumer groups.
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Readers Speak Honoring Mothers on Mother's Day
A reader eulogizes mothers as the backbone of the family and nation. He recalls his late mother who raised eight children and shares personal gratitude for his wife's hard work after an injury. He thanks all women with a tribute to their enduring labor and care.
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Veterans and Education Debated in West Virginia and SB 300
A reader discusses West Virginia's tax on military pensions and the federal basis of retired pay, urging unity among veterans and addressing claims about SB 300 and School-to-Work. The letter challenges the idea that only high scoring students are college-bound and questions the assertion that School-to-Work is a proven failure.
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Teens and births dip as parental guidance linked to trends
Federal data show an 8.5 percent drop in teen births from 1991 to 1995 across all states and groups. Researchers credit AIDS awareness and abstinence, while the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy endorses parental involvement discussing morality sex dating and peer pressure to sustain the decline.
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Prayer in schools sparks debate across generations
Neale R. Clark argues that court rulings limit governments from promoting religion in classrooms while affirming individual prayer remains lawful. He recalls childhood schooling at Falls View and contends forced classroom prayer clashes with constitutional rights and Christian faith.
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