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Some families wish to include references to close relatives who have preceded the deceased in death.
It is also the most likely paragraph to be eliminated by families where cost is a consideration. Historical Society members feel that this policy is resulting in substantial loss of vital information. The area serviced by The Parkersburg News-Sentinel is one of the nations most economically depressed regions, and the Society feels that the new policy discriminates against the poor. Therefore, the Society is seeking community support in an attempt to persuade The Parkersburg News-Sentinel to reconsider its policy. All citizens who are dissatisfied with the new policy are being asked to contact the newspaper by mail or telephone.