Southern West Virginia Feuds Hinder Economic Hope
A regional essay argues that provincial rivalries between southern West Virginia communities betray unity, hamstring growth, and threaten projects like the Coalfields Expressway and Midland Trail. It cites Fayette County water conflicts, urging communities to unite for prosperity and regional pride.
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New River
Fayette County
Fayette
Region IV Planning and Development Council
Ansted
Hico
Lookout
Lookout-Hice
West Sacerale
State VIEWS on Electric Deregulation in West Virginia
Clarksburg Exponent-Telegram rounds up editorials from West Virginia papers on deregulation. The task force will not propose this year as parties clash over timing and design. Critics warn of harm to the poor and environment while supporters tout job gains and lower costs, amid uncertainty.
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Israel
Iraq
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Toyota engine plant reshapes West Virginia image
Japanese firm engages community efforts alongside the 900 million Toyota engine plant. Through Marshall University partnership, the Science On Wheels van will reach about 10,000 students in seven counties, and a national ad campaign starts in Fortune.
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Toyota
Marshall University
Fortune
Stokely Carmichael dies at 57 in West Africa
Kwame Ture, formerly Stokely Carmichael, a defining 1960s civil rights figure, died at age 57 in Guinea. He helped inspire Black Power and Pan Africanism, later moving away from mainstream civil rights toward Black Panthers and exile abroad.
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South
Kwame Toure
Monica Lewinsky lands seven figure book deal and TV interview
Monica Lewinsky secures a seven figure book deal with Andrew Morton to write Monica's Story, using Starr's research. A TV appearance on ABC's 20/20 with Barbara Walters is planned though Starr's oversight and plea bargain keep her from public speaking until released. The Clinton library may add the book to its collection.
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Pundit laments faulted forecast as Clinton survives midterm
Clarence Page of the Chicago Tribune recalls predicting Clinton’s resignation and a GOP wave, only to see a Clinton win the midterms. He notes Democrats mobilized, Republicans misfired, and pundits face renewed credibility questions amid ongoing debates on ethics.
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