Nixon and Pompidou Hold Arctic Summit on Alliance Procedures
President Nixon and Georges Pompidou wrapped two day talks near Iceland with praise for the meeting. Kissinger Rogers said no substantive issues were resolved as the aim was to set procedures for future Atlantic alliance negotiations and a July deputy ministers meeting.
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Nixon
Georges Pompidou
Henry A. Kissinger
Iceland
Arctic
Atlantic Alliance
Kissinger
Camp David
Maryland Mountains
Atlantic Community
trans-Atlantic Alliance
Pompidou
Europe
Edward Heath
Britain
Greece abolishes monarchy and proclaims republic
Athens Premier Papadopoulos ousts the monarchy accusing exiled Constantine of monstrous acts and names himself head of a new Greek republic. Military backed regime says last week’s crackdown foiled a coup by naval officers. Washington unemployment holds at 5 percent in May amid fastest growth yet. Herbert Stein cautions possible slowdown as May jobs data arrive.
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Athens
Papadopoulos
Greece
Constantine
George Papadopoulos
Eenel
Senate reprimands WV Regents over Concord College dismissal
The West Virginia State Senate mildly reprimanded the Board of Regents for dismissing Concord College President Dr. Joseph Marsh. It urged adoption of a formal policy governing termination of college presidents.
Bluefield Fire Causes Over Million Dollar Damage
Mayor Edwin Elliott praised local emergency crews for outstanding performance at the Bradmann Building fire on Bland Street. The blaze caused more than 1 million dollars in damage. Nine candidates, including incumbents Elliott and Angelo Monaco, filed to run in Bluefield’s June 12 election, bringing total candidates to 17.
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Bluefield
Edwin Elliott
Bradmann
Bland Street
Angelo Monaco
Market dips as dollar weakness worry lingers
The stock market slipped in a listless Friday session amid lingering concerns over a weakened dollar. Traders watched currency moves as gains remained elusive and sentiment stayed cautious.
Jobless Rate Holds Steady Despite Boom
The May unemployment rate remained at 5 percent as the economy shows signs of slowing. The Labor Department figures indicate 4.4 million unemployed and 84 million employed, with seasonally adjusted data showing a small May decline in jobless numbers.
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Washington
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Slate Fall Fatality at Consolidated Coal No 3 Mine
One miner died in a slate fall at Consolidated Coal Co. No. 3 mine in Itmann Wyoming County on Friday at 8 pm. Kane, a timekeeper, identified the victim as Frank Garretson of Rhodell Ra Spalcaiallane. Inspectors remained underground late Friday as officials investigated potential additional casualties.
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Consolidated Coal Co
No. 3
Itmann
Wyoming County
School Aides Bill Faces Senate House Rift in Session
In Charleston West Virginia a Senate House dispute over funding for classroom aides in early childhood programs stalls a school salary bill. Both versions raise teachers and auxiliary staff pay by five percent with a $4000 floor. House funds aides within the formula while Senate keeps them separate. The measure returns to the House as conference talk resumes.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate House
House
Senate
House Judiciary Committee
Arch A. Moore Jr
Papadopoulos Proclaims Greece a Republic and Names President
Greece becomes a republic after George Papadopoulos abolishes the monarchy and proclaims himself head of state. Constantine II goes into exile. a plebiscite within two months will confirm the change. Elections are promised in 1974 to restore parliamentary rule amid unrest.
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Papadopoulos
Greece
Regents Reprimanded Over Marsh in West Virginia
The West Virginia Senate mildly rebuked the Board of Regents for dismissing Concord College President Joseph Marsh. The body urged a formal policy on college president dismissals and debated the resolution along party lines, noting concerns about academic freedom and the merger controversy involving Concord and Bluefield colleges. Copies were to be sent to Regents Chancellor Prince Wood.
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Charleston
W.va
State Senate
West Virginia Board of Regents
Concord College
Joseph Marsh
Robert R. Nelson
D-Cabell
Odell Huffman
D-Mercer
Republians
Concord
Bluefield
Suc
Senate
House
Frank Deem
R-Pleasants
Huffman
Prince Wooda
Bluefield Fire Destroys Bradmann Building Largest Blaze in City History
Mayor Elliott commends Bluefield Fire Department for their brave performance as a major blaze gutted seven businesses and damaged two others at the Bradmann Building on Bland Street. Fire Chief Lee Puckett and Fireman Curtis Thompson were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Thompson released and Puckett kept under observation. Rescue squads and police aided traffic and public cooperation helped prevent further spread.
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Bluefield
Edwin Elliott
Bradmann
Bland Street
Elliott
Fire Department
Lee Puckett
Curtis Thompson
Bluefield Sanitarium
Thompson
Puckett
Fresh Crew Joins Hijacked Airliner
A hijacked airliner under two pirates landed in Mendoza Argentina for the third day after taking off from Lima Peru. Fourteen more of the 89 aboard were released in Lima leaving seven passengers and five crew plus the hijackers on board.
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Argentina
Lima
Peru
Andes
Aruba
Colombian Sam Airlines
Bogota
Flood Refugees Picket HUD Over Rent Extension Dispute
Buffalo Creek flood victims living in trailer parks picketed HUD offices to protest rent demands while Gov. Moore announced a rent-free extension to December 31 for those unable to relocate. The dispute over who pays for housing and the duration of free rent has caused friction between Pennsylvania officials and federal HUD representatives.
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Charleston
W.va
Buffalo Creek
Arch A. Moore Jr
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Man
Ken Hechler
D-W.va
Pennsylvania
Wilkes- Barre
Moore
Logan County
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