Freedom First Not a Symbol in Flag Protection Debate
Opinion column argues against a flag protection amendment, urging Senate to reject a constitutional risk. Praises free speech and warns against turning Old Glory into a sacred object. Decries flag burning as rare and urges Byrd to oppose the measure to safeguard constitutional liberty.
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Robert C. Byrd
U.S
America
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EPA rules push cleaner air for West Virginia and beyond
The EPA sleeves up a strict new rule targeting old coal plants to curb ozone and smog, despite industry lobbying. It argues 14 exempted WV plants and others exceed modern standards, threatening public health. urging bipartisan support for clean energy and accountability at the federal level.
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Cecil Underwood
East Coast
Beckley
West Virginia
West
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Kanawha River
Glasgow
America
Steven Biel
U.S
King James translators hailed as language masters
Reader highlights King James Bible translators led by Dr. William Bedwell of the Westminster group, praising Hebrew Arabic and Persian scholarship, while condemning modern translators for linguistic gaps. Letters rail at political elites urging apocalyptic duty and sacrifice.
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Bedwell
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Archbishop Laud
Bodleian Library
Oxford
Arafat snubbed again as OSU balks at visit
National view notes Yasser Arafat’s recurring snubs in the United States and at Ohio State University. The university rescinded a speaking invitation citing balance with Netanyahu, calling the argument weak while pressuring for a possible dual invitation. The piece argues the choice limits learning and understates Arafat’s pivotal role in Middle East history.
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State Department
Washington
Arafat
Ohio State
Arab Student Association
Benjamin Netanyahu
Mideast
Heartland
America
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