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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1998
Page
4
Voters statewide turnout dropped to about 30 percent in the state primaries, with officials noting apathy and weather as factors. The piece argues democracy suffers when only a minority votes and urges Citizens to vote to influence county and state leadership upcoming years.
The Chairman of the Board, Frank Sinatra, died at age 82 after a heart attack. He had been in ill health and not seen in public since January 1997, leaving a legacy of hit songs, Oscar history, and famous collaborations.
Nerissa Young reports West Virginia state highway maps list Echo as Wayne County seat and Nolan as Mingo seat, replacing Wayne and Williamson. Officials blame human error and press deadlines. The mismatch highlights ongoing map accuracy concerns and a 1996 Social Security billing dispute in Monroe County.
National views on a U S style mayor emerge as Glenda Jackson, the former actress and MP, tops the list of contenders in London polls. Jackson, 62, faces criticism over demeanor while her fame evokes memories of Elizabeth I as UK voters decide who governs their capital. Dale McFeathers reports.
A Beckley resident shares humorous signs of aging in a lighthearted column. The piece lists nostalgic tropes from high school days and tech trivia, ending with a playful “phone test” for age status and a nod to the author’s daily life.
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