Nixon Urges Congress to Ratify Moscow Arms Treaty
President Nixon returned from Moscow urging a joint session to approve the arms limitation pact. He assured Congress the agreement protects U.S. vital interests and keeps America as the strongest power for the foreseeable future. Angela Davis case coverage notes her defense attorney urging jurors to think black amid an all white panel, as he argues for acquittal on murder, kidnapping and conspiracy charges related to the 1970 Marin County courthouse invasion.
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Angela Davis
Leo Branton
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Marin County
Branton
California
Logan County opens permit applications for flood damage repairs
The state begins accepting permits immediately to repair damaged homes and businesses in the Buffalo Creek flood disaster area of Logan County. Officials of coal companies operating slag pile dams in Logan County denied congressional reports that their dams were unsafe.
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Moore and Ritchie to speak at Bluefield Lions Club
Gov Arch A Moore Jr and WV Highways Commissioner William Ritchie will address the Bluefield Lions Club at noon in the West Virginian Hotel. S E Anderson and Raymond Dishner criticize the highway program for favoring Interstates over secondary roads.
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Arch A. Moore Jr
West Virginia Department of Highways
William Ritchie
Bluefield Lions Club
West Virginian
S. E. Anderson
Mercer County
Raymond Dishner
Republican Executive Committee
Rock District
Stock market sees only small drift in moderate Thursday trading
Prices moved marginally in both directions during a moderate session on Thursday with traders watching minor shifts on key indexes. Page 14.
EPA adopts best practicable water pollution policy nationwide
Washington EPA quietly requires best practicable water pollution control for industries across the United States. The policy replaces reliance on regional officers and guides permit writing, with drafts focusing on major dischargers and achievable control technology.
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Washington
The
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Blind Logan Student Among Top Graduates
Logan West Virginia AP reports an 18 year old blind student, David Workman, graduated fifth in a class of 380 at Logan High School. He learned through the Homebound program with tape lessons and a federal aid, aiming for further vocational testing at Institute, West Virginia.
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Logan High School
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Nora Workman
Switzer
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Nixon Urges Congress To Approve Arms Pact
President Nixon urged Congress to approve the Moscow arms agreements and related nuclear weapons pacts as a foundation for a new U S Russian relationship. He defended SALT and insisted the United States remains stronger than any other power and urged swift congressional concurrence and funding.
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D-Wash
Paratroopers Attack North of Hue Amid U.S. Air Assault
South Vietnamese paratroopers and American air power push toward an Anticipated North Vietnamese regiment north of Hue. Two airborne task forces, about a company each, sought cover from artillery as 30 B52 bombers pounded the area. The network of air action included a near China border dogfight and further strikes around Hanoi Haiphong.
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Highway 1
My Chanh River
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China
U.S. Command
Hanoi-Haiphong
Thailand
Logan Coal Officials Nix Reports Of Unsafe Dams
Logan coal companies deny Senate subcommittee findings that their slag pile dams are unsafe. Amherst Coal on Buffalo Creek near Fanco rejects danger claims after a Bureau of Mines order to stop pumping. Youngstown at Dehue notes no water behind its dam and quick filtration. Island Creek on Little White Oak Branch near Blair cites spillway and regular inspections. Powels ton Co. invites public inspection of its dam on Rockhouse Creek near Man.
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U.S. Bureau of Mines
Alfred Newland
Amherst
Youngstown Corp
Dehue
Right Hand Fork
Senate
Youngstown
Island Creek Coal Co
Little White Oak Branch
Blair
State Department of Mines
Powelston Co
Rockhouse Creek
Man
WV Issues Permits To Repair Buffalo Creek Flood Damage
West Virginia begins accepting permit applications to repair damaged homes and businesses in the Buffalo Creek flood area of Logan County while the quarantine remains in effect. Permit holders may rehabilitate properties but may not re occupy until water and sewer facilities are available, with Oct 1 as a priority target date.
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W. Va
Buffalo Creek
Logan County
Arch A. Moore Jr
Moore
State Health Department
N. H. Dyer
Robert G. McCall
West Virginia
U. S. Senate
Buffalo Creek Citizens Disaster Committee
Highway Announcement Hints at Connector Road Plan
Gov Moore and Ritchie expected to unveil a major highway plan in Mercer County addressing a connector between East River Mountain Tunnel I 77 and East Cumberland Road in Bluefield. The design stage project precedes a 2 pm ceremony at Lazenby Avenue Extension opening in Princeton with SDH officials and local leaders attending.
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West Virginia Department of Highways
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Bluefield Lions Club
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Ritchie
East River Mountain Tunnel
East Cumberland Road
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Norman Yost
Mercer County
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Lazenby Avenue
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Ed Post
Stafford
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