Burnette urges action on drug weapon controversy in Greenbrier County
Greenbrier County prosecutor Mark Burnette presses to resolve who owns forfeited high tech drug eradication gear amid claims Sheriff Albert Lindsey blocks usage. Burnette asks Attorney General Darrell McGraw to decide if equipment belongs to people or the sheriff’s department as drug problems persist.
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McGwire’s 1998 record ends asterisk debate
Editorial argues Mark McGwire’s 1998 home run total stands without an asterisk, noting he hit more homers in fewer games and at-bats than Ruth or Maris. Skeptics’ focus on supplements misses the core achievement, urging readers to celebrate the historic feat.
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Burton Confesses To Infidelity And Fatherhood Out Of Wedlock
Washington Congressman Dan Burton, a sharp Clinton critic, publicly admitted an extramarital affair from over a decade ago and that he fathered a child out of wedlock. He said he fulfilled his responsibilities with the child and revealed the news to end media harassment. The piece notes Clinton's different handling, media fixation, and calls for a broader moratorium on private sexual matters in politics.
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Our Readers Speak on Youth Programs and The Million Youth March
Readers warn against the Million Youth March led by Louis Farrakhan and Khallid Abdul Muhammad. They argue the group harms American youth, promoting hate while contrasting with ongoing youth programs funded by YMCA and schools. The letter calls for discrediting the group to protect the nation’s fabric and safety.
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Rights and submission rules for letters to the editor
The Register-Herald outlines that letters must be signed with the writer’s address and daytime phone number and will be verified before publication. Letters over 300 words may be accepted in some cases. editors will adjust for grammar and clarity without changing intent.
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Lawyering Over Swissair Flight 111 Crash Sparks Debate
Commentators critique lawyers and lawsuits after the Swissair Flight 111 disaster, noting the profit motive and the public’s appetite for big payouts. The piece argues reforms may come but faces political and social resistance amid grief.
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