Two little words mean much to veterans praise
A Veterans Day editorial tribute from The Register-Herald honors southern West Virginia veterans. It presents a letter by Eugene Goodard of Rainelle, praising the sacrifices of all service members and urging Americans to say thank you.
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Verse Quotation Prompts Call to Prayer Over Long-Hailed Faith
A religious quotation from Psalm 116 2 is cited emphasizing gratitude to God for hearing prayers and a pledge to call on Him throughout life. The line underscores devout reliance and enduring devotion in a spiritual context.
Veterans honored in Register-Herald special section
Debbie Moreland profiles veterans sharing raw war memories from World War II onward. The piece urges teachers and communities to read and preserve these accounts, notes a proposed regional museum funded in part by section proceeds, and calls on all to reflect on Veterans Day and the service of those who fought for the nation.
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Debbie Moreland
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Germany
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National View: Remembering World War I Veterans on Veterans Day
This Veterans Day marks the 80th anniversary of World War I ending at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The piece notes 8.5 million soldiers died, 4.7 million served, and dwindling WWI veterans like Joseph Schwartz reflect as the era recedes into history.
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Veterans Administration
Farewell Newt Gingrich A partisan portrait in decline
The piece judges Newt Gingrich harshly yet acknowledges his influence on GOP gains and strategic vision. It notes his replacement by Bob Livingston, questions the party's future direction, and weighs the costs of Gingrich’s departure on American political leadership and fundraising.
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Pushy parenting helps a boy boost his IQ belief
Clarence Page argues that self-defeating attitudes drive racial gaps in test scores. He cites Jencks and Phillips on the black white gap, emphasizes early interventions like Head Start, and recounts guiding his 9 year old to believe in his capacity to improve. He concludes with pride in being a pushy parent and in his son’s improved effort.
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