Wheeling to protest state PSC rate guidelines
Wheeling officials say they will file objections to proposed PSC rules this week, arguing they would force records before changing water utility rates. Assistant city solicitor Ronald Musser notes the aim to curb PSC oversight of the water department. Municipalities have until Saturday to protest.
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Senate Candidate Strikes Reporter at News Conference
A state senate candidate H John Rogers struck Loren Tobin WSAZ Charleston bureau chief during a news conference in New Martinsville after Tobin asked if Rogers commitment to a mental hospital would hurt his bid to unseat Senator Robert Byrd. Rogers called the question impertinent and refused further comment. Tobin had a black eye but was released from a Charleston hospital.
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West Virginia House backs curbs on Canadian energy takeovers
Four WV representatives and about 25 House colleagues support a bill to halt Canadian purchases of more than 5 percent of U S energy firms and tighten debt limits for Canadian companies. The move follows Seagram Co interest in acquiring Conoco, Pittsburgh based Consol, WV's large coal producer, and aims to shield U S energy assets ahead of Reagan Ottawa talks. Rep Nick Rahall leads coal group efforts to place the issue on the president's agenda.
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Ottawa
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Teacher Testing Opposed by WV Education Chief
Lowell Johnson, president of the West Virginia Education Association, opposes using paper and pencil tests to determine future teachers. He supports performance evaluations but warns tests could strip colleges of program control and let school boards oust staff. The state plans four tests during training to gauge basic skills and teaching ability, but Johnson doubts tests measure classroom performance.
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Battleship New Jersey Gets New Command Amid Overhaul
Capt William M Fogarty, longtime destroyer and frigate commander, is named skipper of the reactivated battleship New Jersey. He will assume command in October as the ship undergoes a 326 million modernization at Long Beach Naval Shipyard and prepare its 1500-man crew for return to service. Fogarty, father of four, is a Des Moines Iowa native and Iowa State University graduate.
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