West Virginia climate talk cites limited Kyoto effect
A Clinton official urged cautious stance on Kyoto while pressuring developed nations to make meaningful commitments. The AP notes the administration will not push Congress to ratify without broad participation and that the treaty’s efficacy hinges on universal standards and shared action.
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Godley
China
Associated Press
West Virginia
Readers Speak On Rail Fares And Service Shortfalls
A reader criticizes Amtrak pricing and service quality noting steep costs and poor treatment. Complaints include pricey soft drinks and lack of courteous staff. A separate letter extends gratitude to VY staff near Interstate 77 for assistance after a May 17 vehicle breakdown, naming Dustin, John Bonham, Super 8 staff, Mr McGraw, and Orville for help.
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South Carolina
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Exxon
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Orville
Shady Springs
Letters to the editor from Beckley readers urge fair treatment for larger clothing sizes
A local reader recounts hospitality in Columbus and praises helping strangers. A Beckley correspondent responds to an Our Readers Speak item about higher prices for larger clothes, arguing larger sizes cost more to produce yet are worth it, noting self worth and health considerations.
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Register-Herald
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Ohio
Beckley
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Jerry Eitel
Lilli J. Kalie
Bobby Kennedy Death Remembrance and 1968 Voting Memory
Neale R. Clark recalls the June 6 1968 Democratic primary when Robert Francis Kennedy sought the nomination and his later assassination. The essay ties Kennedy’s death to King’s murder and reflects on voting responsibility, youth attitudes, and the era’s political tensions in Southern California.
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Lew
Scotty
Chicago
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Eugene McCarthy
McCarthy
Santa Monica Boulevard
Neale R. Clark
The
Register-Herald
Questioning media blame for schoolyard killings debate
Readers argue over media influence on youth violence. Some blame stricter juvenile laws and parental discipline, others deny media responsibility, citing copycat claims and broader societal issues. The exchange reflects strong opinions on journalism’s role in violence.
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