Trucker Killed as Six Hurt in Mason County Snow Accidents
A deadly crash on Route 62 near Steenbergen Hill killed Harold Vance Whittington, 31, of St. Marys, when his tanker jackknifed and struck a tree. Six others were injured in separate Route 2 crashes, including Wilma Lee Dunn and Roberta Powers, with multiple victims treated at Pleasant Valley Hospital. Route 62 and Route 2 traffic were rerouted as investigators and emergency crews worked.
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Mason County
Point Pleasant
West Virginia
Harold Vance Whittington
St. Mary’s
Steenbergen Hill
Goodyear
Wilma Lee Dunn
Apple Grove
Roberta Kay Powers
James Finlinson
Huntington
Finlinson
Rio Grande College Sponsors Blood Donor Day April 7
The Rio Grande Freshman Class and village council with campus and civic groups sponsor Blood Donor Day on April 7 at the Davis Residence Hall from noon to 6 pm. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will operate under a group coverage plan benefiting donors and their immediate families.
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Rio Grande
Rio Grande College
Rio Grande Village
David Fogg
Red Cross
United States
Canada
Fogg
Gallia County
The
Merrill Grodin
Gerald A. Ramsay
Miss Mason County Pageant Set For April 23 At PP High
Point Pleasant Area Jaycees announce the Miss Mason County pageant for April 23 at 7 30 p m in Point Pleasant High School gym. General Chairman Charles Eschenaur reports on the event and committees. plans include a co sponsored play day for retarded children in the Special Olympics in Parkersburg this summer.
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Mason County
Point Area Jaycees
Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant Area
Jaycees
Point Pleasant High School
Charles Eschenaur
Bill Hockenberry
Brice Gilpin
Donald Nott
Bill Rhodes
Mason County Retarded Children’s Association
Parkersburg
Paul Watkins
Jim Taylor
Swedes Plan Move of Agencies From Stockholm
The Swedish government seeks to relocate 37 agencies from the Stockholm area over the next years as part of decentralization. The plan, needing parliamentary approval, would affect about 6,300 employees and cost $20 million. In Italy, daily newspaper prices rose from 11.2 to 12.8 cents.
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Stockholm
Rome
Italy
Cincinnati Faces Far-Reaching Air Quality Costs
City Manager Richard Krabach reported to the Cincinnati City Council that the 1975 federal air quality standards could cost Cincinnati taxpayers and industries about 20 million dollars. The city itself and its school system may need around 5 million, with 18 million for garbage incinerator pollution controls and 500 thousand for school building conversions to natural gas. Hospitals and Hamilton County facilities may spend 500 thousand, while industrial plants face 10 to 15 million. Monitoring equipment could cost about 2 million, and improved air quality is expected by 1975.
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Cincinnati
Richard Krabach
Board of Education
Hamilton County
Krabach
California Will Receive Foreign Aid
A report notes that California is set to receive foreign aid from unspecified sources. The item outlines expected assistance arrangements and potential impacts on state programs and infrastructure planning.
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California
Cambodia to give $2,000 token aid for Los Angeles quake
Cambodia's acting foreign minister Tim Gunguon informed Secretary of State William P. Rogers that the Khmer Cambodian Republic will send token humanitarian aid of $2,000 to quake victims in Los Angeles. He expressed condolences and noted the country has received U S. arms and assistance totaling millions.
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Washington
Cambodia
Los Angeles
Tim Gunguon
William P. Rogers
U. S
Dog obedience class offers 12 week training in Mason County
Mason County Extension Service and Orville Strow invite dog owners to enroll in a Sunday dog obedience course beginning March 28 at 2 30 p m at the fairgrounds. Sessions run 12 weeks one hour weekly. Apply by calling 675 3710. Fees: 8 for Mason County residents 3 for 4 H members. Requirements include dog age at least three months current shots and a choke collar.
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The
Extension Service
Orville Strow
Fairgrounds
Mason County
Homes 71 Workshop To Boost Creativity At Rio Grande
A three day Homes 71 workshop runs March 16 17 and 18 at Rio Grande College to counter winter blues with classes in landscaping home crafts repairs sewing decor and planning kitchens. Registration details available from Mason County Extension Office in Point Pleasant. Sponsored by Jackson Cooperative Extension Area OSU Rio Grande College and Ohio University with local instructors.
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Rio Grande
Rio Grande College
Mason County Extension Office
Point Pleasant
Jackson Cooperative Extension Area
Ohio State University
The
Cooperative Extension Service
Ohio University
Boyle to co star with Bergen in Baskin film
New York report says Peter Boyle who starred in Joe will co star with Candice Bergen in Paramount Pictures T. R. Baskin. Boyle has been touring Story Theater in New York City while the announcement was made.
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New York
Peter Boyle
Candice Bergen
Paramount Pictures
T. R. Baskin
Boyle
Story Theater
New York City
Rio Grande Dry Vote Challenge Faces Court Halt Request
The Gallia County Board of Elections seeks a writ of prohibition from the Fourth District Court of Appeals to stop further hearings by Judge Ronald Calhoun on the Rio Grande area dry election. The suit, filed Nov 25 by Leslie Carter and others, alleges ballot irregularities and improper voting.
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Rio Grande
Gallipolis
Ohio
Fourth District Court of Appeals
Gallia County
Appellate Court
Gallia Common
Ronald Calhoun
James Bennett
Calhoun
Raccoon Two
Leslie Carter
Workers owed 55.2 million in back wages
The Labor Department reports almost 270000 workers are due 55.2 million dollars in back wages for violations of minimum wage overtime equal pay age discrimination and fringe benefits under the Fair Labor Standards Act and related laws. Moran noted fewer overtime underpayments but more cases of underpayment for age and sex discrimination and a 22 percent rise in underage workers during the six month period.
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Washington —P
Labor Department
Robert D. Moran
Department
Moran
Five Drivers Named in Weekoretical Lewis District Fines
Five traffic violators appeared before Lewis District Justice Gail Faires in Point Pleasant court. Russell Williamson faced school attendance charges with 10 dollars and costs, Jonah Burris speeding 10 dollars and costs, Melvin Smeltzer passing in oncoming traffic 10 dollars and costs, Eugene Gardner driving with sister’s plates 10 dollars and costs, Harry Wilks failure to yield 10 dollars and costs, William Salem Jr. speeding 10 dollars and costs, and Sherry Kincaid bad check with restitution and costs.
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Russell Williamson
Southside
Jonah Earl Burris
Apple Grove
Melvin O. Smeltzer
Gallipolis
Eugene A. Gardner
Harry Clay Wilks
Huntington
William F. Salem Jr
St. Albans
Sherry Kincaid
Point Pleasant
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Isabell Finlinson
Route 2
Gladys J. Rutherford
Jerries Run Road
William Arthur Richey
Calif
Ashton-Upland Road
Rio
Taylor
Harmon
Joe Litchfield
Roy Kincade
Bowman
Chauncey
OHLO
Capes
Hoodletts
Goldberg
High ST
Glouster, Ohio
Mason County Extension Service
Joe
Baskin
Redman Inn
Paris
Connie
Mademoiselle
Jonathan
Dundee
Justice Ines
Lewis District Justice of the Peace
Gail Faires
Nelsonville
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