Beckley-Stratton school blame misses the mark
The editorial argues fault lies with the builders and contractors who produced the Beckley-Stratton Junior High, not the school board or administrators. It urges voters to separate the bond referendum from early construction problems, emphasizing the need for school additions and renovations in Raleigh County while urging prudent bidding.
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New Beckley-Stratton Junior High
Beckley-Stratton
West Virginia
Ron Cantley
Raleigh County
Clinton signs Kyoto Protocol drew ire from lawmakers
Snapshot of the week attacks President Clinton for signing the Kyoto Protocol despite Senate rejection. Critics warn of backdoor enforcement, warn resignation and urge Congress to block provisions. In West Virginia, Lacy’s Lights tradition revived by Fayette County Park, honoring the Smiths with a holiday display December 1 to 31 each evening.
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Clinton
Senate
United States
Congress
Aey
Larabell Smith
West
Fayette County Park
Beckwith
Lacy
Veterans Day Parade Thanks and Notes from Beckley
Readers salute Beckley Newspapers for a special veterans edition and parade coverage. The American Legion parade committee coordinated nearly 400 scouts two floats and multiple honor guards while veterans and volunteers ensured smooth front and rear line coordination. A $6,000 gift to the Veterans Museum Fund and last minute transport adjustments due to a fallen owner created an unforeseen setback for some Korean veterans.
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Beckley Newspapers
Pat Hanna
Veterans Museum Fund
American Legion
Sue Cox
Walter Mankins
Truman Sayre
Jimmie McGrady
Park Avenue
Dale Spangler
Luen Williams
Veterans Parade Thanks Note Highlights Community Support
The letter credits Williams Spangler Barbara Schuler Nancy Johnson and many volunteers for honoring veterans in a Beckley parade. Bloods of supporters included United National Bank 50 bonds Central Printing and retailers for flags candy and signs. The writer thanks organizers re enactors and the American Legion auxiliary for food and calls the event uplifting and patriotic.
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Williams
Spangler
Barbara Schuler
Nancy Johnson
Elkins
Nancy
Barbara
Margaret Bower
Fred Henley
United National Bank
Bank of Raleigh
Wal- Mart
Hills and
Kmart
Central
Jeff Lacy
WJLS
Debbie Laird
Roberta Kuhn
Jay Patrick
Elizabeth Wilson
Lewis Chevrolet
Jill Moorefield
Beckley Main Street
Patriot Ford
Andy Earehart
Charley Earehart
Beckley
Mayor Pugh
Chief Cole
Briar Rose
Mary Todd
Térri Kelly
Jon-Earl Baldwin
General Grant
Larry McComas
Shriners
National View on NBA Lockout Sours Season Prospects
A Scripps Howard column laments the NBA lockout as fans, owners, and players drift apart. It notes no talks in a week, no meetings in nearly three, and predicts the season may not resume until Christmas amid waning public interest and competing entertainments.
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Abody
National Basketball Association
NBA
Scripps Howard
Pot, policy and potions mix in quirky AP wrap
AP notes a Georgia ophthalmology professor questions glaucoma patients smoking marijuana for medical benefit. Greece clamps down on hemp products while FTC weighs tougher cigarette ad rules. Sweet potato drought dents East Texas yields. reminiscences mix with casual opinion on peers and ads. Neale R. Clark reports.
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Georgia
Greece
Flanders Field
Federal Trade Commission
Joe Camel
FTC
Bugs Bunny
Donald Duck
Woody Woodpecker
College Station
Texas
Terry
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National View
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Neale R. Clark
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