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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1998
Page
4
Congress delays aid for seniors as debates continue over extending the Older Americans Act, a move seen as essential for West Virginia amid growing elder care needs and funding gaps.
The editorial calls Rep. Bill Goodling to reauthorize the Older Americans Act, noting West Virginia's reliance on its funds for meals on wheels and senior services. It cites aging demographics, elder abuse prevention, ombudsman services, and job training as benefits, urging readers to write to Goodling and support the extension.
The piece weighs media influence on teen violence and copycat crimes, noting Jonesboro and Pearl style shootings. It contrasts front page and bottom hour coverage with calls to downplay such events to reduce sensationalism and deter attention starved killers.
L T Anderson offers a reflective column on Seinfeld and New Yorkers, contrasting TV caricatures with real city residents. He recalls a Manhattan window scene, questions toughness and fashion, notes a soup Nazi inspired by a real restaurateur, and compares life in New York to Charleston and Parkersburg.
The operator at Josi ahs Family Arcade Oak Hill argues negative town rumors have reduced business. He notes daily adult supervision and denies drug use or fights at the arcade while urging community youth programs and civic involvement to provide safe activities for teens.
The Register Herald invites signed letters with the author's address and daytime phone for publication verification. Letters must stay under 300 words, though exceptions may occur. Send submissions to The Register Herald P O Drawer P Beckley West Virginia 25802.
The public weighs slogans for West Virginia with preference for the existing motto Wild Wonderful West Virginia. Readers discuss media impact on school violence coverage and question potential state branding changes.
A reader argues that the catchy slogan Wild, Wonderful West Virginia should remain in place. The comment highlights preference for branding and local pride without proposing changes or policies.
A reader proposes a provocative motto for West Virginia, asserting the state is a garbage dump and urging visitors to unload trash. The draft includes garbled spelling and negative phrasing, prompting discussion on branding and language choice.
A reader suggests enjoying humor on license plates with Roadkill, USA, prompting discussion about naming rules and public reception for vehicle identifiers.
A lively exchange centers on state branding with lines like Welcome to Byrdland and The Hills are Alive in West Virginia. Proposals include Wild, Wonderful West Virginia and It’s all here, while Love It or Leave It remains a grating refrain for some residents.
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