West Virginia State Police need better public relations
An editorial praises the state police for professionalism and numbers while urging improved public relations. It notes courteousness gaps among younger troopers observed at Beckley and compares unfavorably with North Carolina peers. The piece argues for training in interpersonal skills to match firearms proficiency and asks officers to project friendliness with duty.
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Taste of Beckley offers affordable festival pleasures
Letters praise Taste of Beckley in uptown Beckley for good food at low prices with Outback chicken and steak for a dollar and Foster's stuffed crab among favorites. Attendees enjoyed Andrew McKnight and Chuck Andrews at local events, with previews at Raleigh County Airport and Farmer's Market music, plus Arts and Crafts Fair at the Armory. The State Fair of West Virginia is criticized for pricing out many, while Beckley organizers are saluted for affordable entertainment.
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Readers urged to submit signed letters with contact details
The Register-Herald invites signed letters to the editor with a daytime phone number and full address. Publication follows verification, and libelous letters are not published. Submissions should be under 300 words, with exceptions possible, and may be edited for grammar and clarity.
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Clinton faces probes as fund-raising turmoil swells
Clinton administration endures a cascade of inquiries as Kenneth Starr prepares a report within weeks and Janet Reno probes whether Harold Ickes lied to a Senate committee about Teamsters contributions. An independent counsel could be named after 90 days of inquiry, widening the scrutiny.
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Monicagate takes a lighter tone in readers columns
West Virginia readers weigh in on President Clinton and Monica Lewinsky with sharp humor and blunt questions. A columnist jokes about Starr's report while entertaining readers with one‑liners about Hillary, Bill, and public perception.
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