Buffalo Creek Revisited and the Wilful Memories of 1972
Okey Davis and Buffalo Creek residents reflect on the 1972 Buffalo Mining Co dam collapse in Kentucky and the 1968 60 40 foot debris slide, recalling vanished homes, lost lives, and lingering trauma as memories endure amid stalled recovery efforts.
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Poland weighs tribunal for former Communist officials and Solidarity ties
Poland's Parliament plans debate on economic reforms and a state tribunal to judge former Communist Party officials led by Edward Gierek. The move aims to quell food shortages and unrest from the 1980 strikes that birthed Solidarity, with Walesa not charged. martial law looms as authorities warn against extremism and possible tightened restrictions. Detentions amid Operation Calm are later pared down from 3,500 to 252 kept for checks.
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Walesa
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Better Mine Safety scrutiny from House subcommittee
House subcommittee chairwoman Rep. Cardiss Collins criticizes MSHA for being unaware of inspector and miner problems after two days of hearings. Ford B. Ford, MSHA assistant secretary, defended reforms and warned against reduced enforcement amid ongoing mine disasters. Collins pledged further hearings and possible amendments to the mine safety act.
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Sam Church Jr
UMWA
Wilbert Killian
Pope John Paul II loses some magic on Africa tour
Pope John Paul II faced a cooler reception on an eight day African journey through Nigeria Gabon Benin and Equatorial Guinea. He spoke in multiple languages to audiences of millions yet many left the arenas unimpressed noting a softened edge and lingering questions about the May assassination attempt. Doctors who traveled with him offered cautious remarks while a Polish physician recalled the pope joking at journey’s end.
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Weather notes and notices from a Virginia paper
Sunday sees mostly cloudy skies with scattered snow in the northern Virginia region while the south stays partly sunny. Temperatures in the 30s north and 40s south with tonight's lows in the 20s to low 30s. Monday highs reach 30s to mid 40s, cooling in the mountains. The extended forecast calls for mild, fair weather with highs in the 50s to near 60 and nights in the 30s to 40s. Filing period opens Monday for candidates.
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