West Virginia Coal Strike Expands Across State Lines
Striking miners halted most West Virginia coal output with 59,300 idle workers and pickets closing mines in parts of Ohio. The protest, sparked by a $50,000 federal fine, threatens Pennsylvania and potentially Illinois, while rail and coal operators report mounting disruption.
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Norfolk and Western Railway
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Appalachian
Reagan picks Schweiker as running mate
Ronald Reagan names Pennsylvania liberal Sen. Richard Schweiker as his vice presidential choice amid ongoing Ford delegate dynamics. The move signals a coalition approach while Schweiker pledges to win northeastern delegates and bolster the ticket.
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Lawmakers eye $1000 teacher pay raise in early session
Early sampling during the special session signaled an effort to pass a public school pay raise near $1000. House Speaker McManus said most legislators favor a $1000 raise for teachers aides and school staff, while Gov Moore pushes for $1200.
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C Of C Board To Prepare 1 77 Center Resolution
The Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce board voted to draft a resolution urging Gov Arch Moore to place the West Virginia Tourist Information Center on the northbound I 77 near the East River Mountain Tunnel. A five member committee will craft the resolution with Allen Longer Coppinger chairing. The group plans to present a draft at noon Thursday at Frankie's LaSalute in Bluewell.
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Cuba Holds U S Lobster Vessels And Crews
The State Department said Cuba confirms it is holding three missing U S lobster vessels Mako Miguelito and Canaria and nine Cuban exiles aboard. Vessels left Miami July 8 en route to Nicaragua. crew detained details unknown. FBI investigates possible retaliation linked to a sunk Cuban fishing vessel incident.
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White House intruder motive questioned after fatal shooting
The secret service shot and killed Chester Plummer near the White House grounds after he advanced with a steel pipe. A grand jury convened to determine if the shooting was justified while officials say no known grievance against the government existed and motive remains unclear.
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BCOA Denies Uncompromising Stand on Mine Disputes
Joseph Brennan president of the Bituminous Coal Operators Association asserts the group uses federal courts only after grievance channels fail and disputes are not settled at the mine site. He says the union’s demands and wildcat strikes face resistance from the operators and UMW leadership.
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Wheezing Sheriff Still Tough Cookie
Osburn S. Hoover, 73, Pineville West Virginia, the town’s only policeman for five years, relies on fists and vigilance over a nightstick. He patrols long shifts, punishes drunks, tickets cars, and warns young officers to stay respectful and avoid family quarrels as he keeps order in the coal town.
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