UMW Leaders Lose In Effort To Set Up Strike Fund
Pittsburgh AP reports delegates to the United Mine Workers convention rejected a proposal to create a strike fund, signaling friction over new dues increases from 5.25 to 12 dollars. Arnold Miller led militant stance while observers fear weaker bargaining ahead of contract talks with coal operators.
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Appeals Are Promised State Wins Convictions In Sunday Law Cases
Four of five state supervisors charged with violating Sunday blue laws were convicted in General District Court in Lynchburg. Fred Maretti of K Mart received three $50 fines, R F Warholy one $50 fine, with a second charge dismissed. James F. Carter of Shoppers Fair and Mrs. Alice G. Jenkins of National Buyer Co op were fined, while Mrs. Jane Reed's trial was continued.
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Holton May Open Law Office At Term's End
RICHMOND AP Gov Linwood Holton hinted he may open a law office after returning to Roanoke next month at the end of his term. Indefinite plans were noted as he spoke with reporters, with the family moving back to Roanoke after Mills Godwin's inauguration January 12.
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Howard Hughes and Flight Records Highlighted
The World Almanac notes Howard Hughes achievements from 1935 speed record at 352 mph in his own plane to a 1938 round the world flight in 3 days 19 hours 8 minutes. It also marks his 1973 Aviation Hall of Fame induction with earlier transcontinental feats.
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Wythe College Announces Registrations for Winter Quarter
Wytheville Va community college completes off campus class schedule for 1974 Winter Quarter with registration events at Carroll County High School on Dec 18 from 6 30 to 9 pm Galax High School Dec 17 from 6 30 to 8 p m Independence High School Dec 17 from 7 to 8 30 p m and Southwestern State Hospital Marion Dec 20 from 7 to 8 p m Evening course registrations at Wytheville Community College take place Jan 2 and Jan 3 from 6 to 8 p m The article oddly mentions Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in Louisiana as the longest bridge at 136055 feet.
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Postal Service sees 15 percent rise in Christmas mail
The U S Postal Service reported a 15 percent overall increase in Christmas mail and cards for the two weeks ending December 10, signaling strong public response to the mail earlier program amid energy concerns. From Nov 27 to Dec 10 this year, stamped Christmas mail cancellations topped one billion, up from just over 868 million last year, with a 32 percent jump on Monday December 10.
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Nonelectric Noel Enjoined in State Farm Offices
State Farm offices across 691 U.S. and Canadian locations will use nonelectrical Christmas decorations this year. Robert C. Noel, the company’s vice president for operations, cites the energy crisis as the reason for the ban.
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