
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SUNDAY, April 7, 1991                   TAG: 9104090483
SECTION: EDITORIAL                    PAGE: D-2   EDITION: METRO 
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WEST VIRGINIA HAS MUCH TO OFFER

ED SHAMY'S column on Virginia/West Virginia license plates stated that West Virginia was the "backward" state. Before you stereotype West Virginia by jumping on the "poverty-coal-illiterate" bandwagon, let me assure you that it has much to offer and is no more "backward" than is Virginia.

If you looked further, you would find nice, caring people; cities that have culture, music and art programs; towns that have aspiring youngsters striving someday to become doctors, lawyers and teachers; and tourist attractions that make people want to come back for more. PAMELA K. PURDY ROANOKE

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