Miners Vote in Bitter UMW Leadership Bid
About 277000 United Mine Workers members vote today in a three way race for president. Incumbent Arnold Miller faces Harry Patrick and Lee Roy Patterson as wildcat strikes and internal strife continue to unsettle the union amid a long campaign.
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Ohio House to Vote on Umbrella Energy Conservation Bill
Ohio representatives vote on a comprehensive conservation bill shaping energy policy after last winter’s crisis. The package promotes state fleet MPG targets, mass transit parking, and carpool incentives while signaling a broader energy department proposal and future Senate recommendations on gas utilities.
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Last of Ray Escape Gang Recaptured at Brushy Mountain
The final fugitive from Brushy Mountain State Prison, Douglas Shelton, 32, was recaptured near the New River area in Anderson County five miles from the prison. Shelton helped construct the makeshift ladder used to scale the wall as authorities traced James Earl Ray and Earl Hill. Ray and Hill were captured days earlier and are once again in D block with temporary overcrowding noted by officials. Ray offered a quiet demeanor upon return and refused a medical exam.
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Anderson County
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Energy Chief Defends Plans Before House Panel
White House energy adviser James Schlesinger will testify before a House Commerce subcommittee to defend the administration plan to keep some controls on natural gas prices. The aim is to neutralize a subcommittee vote to deregulate price aspects while extending controls to unregulated markets in producing states.
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Tenn
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Howard Baker
Tennessee
Would-Be Nun Slain During Silent Retreat Near Wheeling
Roberta Elam a 26 year old prenovitiate candidate for the Sisters of Mt. St. Joseph was found dead in a field near the Mt. St. Joseph Mother House while on a silent retreat. Police believe she was raped and strangled with no solid leads. Bloodhounds were used and autopsy scheduled as investigators assess a midday attack between 11 am and 1 pm. She was formerly from Allendale New Jersey and was staying at the mother house area.
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Police and Firemen Call in Sick in Nelsonville
Nelsonville faces minimal coverage as four patrolmen and four fulltime firefighters call in sick. Only chiefs on duty at City Hall stations. volunteers on call. Executives at City Council session offered no public statement.
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Nelsonville
Council
Reginald Levering
Ralph Davis
David Friedrich
Don Newton
Danny Knight
Knight
City Hall
Richard Morgan
Ptl
Ray Kendall
Morgan
Violet Hollenbaugh
Hollenbaugh
River Control Projects Advance in Nelsonville and Logan
The Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors approved river control projects for Nelsonville and Logan today. U S Representative Clarence Miller said a long way remains before work can start. Page 2.
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Board of Engineers For
Clarence Miller
City Plans Sewer Rules for Athens Subdivision Zone
The City Planning Commission asks the City-County Health Department to outline sewage system requirements for subdivision development within a three mile radius of Athens. Page 3.
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Athens
State Board approves funds for Athens home and Strouds Run route
The State Controlling Board made money available Monday for a home for emotionally disturbed children in Athens and for engineering a safer road to Strouds Run State Park. Two related stories appear on Page 3.
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Strouds Run State Park
State Controlling Board
Arson Trial Opens in Meigs County Court
Terry Brewer of Portland faces extortion, menacing threats and arson charges as his trial opens in Meigs County Common Pleas Court on Monday.
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Terry Brewer
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Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Seaver Expresses Red Envy in Trade Talk
Tom Seaver says he would like to join the Red if possible but no certainty exists. The article notes his preference and ongoing trade speculation affecting his future with major league clubs.
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Atlanta
Tom Seaver
Sports
Indians Fog of Controversy Clouds Frank Robinson
Controversy swirls around Frank Robinson and the Cleveland Indians, but it does not improve the team’s win loss record. Weather notes forecast partly cloudy skies with mild temperatures and a small chance of rain into Wednesday.
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