Hays Defies Pressure Over Conference Posts Amid Scandal
Rep. Wayne Hays vows to keep control of two powerful committees despite calls to resign amid a payroll sex scandal and federal probes. A judge limited lawyers from leaking case details while Hays seeks a House Ethics inquiry and faces questions from leaders about his future.
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Washington
Wayne Hays
Ohio Democrat
Hays
Associated Press
Justice Department
Department
Elizabeth Ray
House Administration Committee
Miss Ray
Phillip Burton
House Democratic Caucus
Burton
Ken Gray
Capitol Hill
Gray
David S. Carlton
Washington Post
Carlton
Post
Transfer Denied in Itmann Coal Case Set for June Trial
U S District Judge K K Hall denied moving the case from Bluefield to Charleston. Itmann Coal Co Hampton Clark and John Rife face Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act charges tied to a January 24 1975 methane ignition at Itmann No 3 mine in Wyoming County. Trial set to begin June 14 in Bluefield with government witnesses expected to be numerous.
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Jim Gilberth
U.S
K. K. Hall
Bluefield
Charleston
Itmann Coal Company
Clark and Rife
Bers
Petit Jury
Federal
John Henry Johnson
Itmann No. 3
Paul Maynard Mason
Wyoming County
Clark
Mason
Rife
Housewife bans ashtrays in living room amid debate
A housewife's campaign against ashtrays sparks a wider public issue as she insists on a smoke free home. The piece frames her stance as part of a larger cultural struggle.
West Virginia posts 12 percent income rise aided by coal and highways
State Treasurer Ron Pearson told the Bluefield Rotary Club that personal income in West Virginia grew 12.1 percent year over year, the fourth largest gain in the nation, driven by coal production and highway improvements. He outlined money management reforms to keep funds in interest earning deposits and to invest to benefit local communities, noting improved bond ratings could save $25 million to $50 million.
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Ron Pearson
Pearson
Bluefield Rotary Club
West Virginian Hotel
West Virginia
Christ Image Draws Hundreds in Suffolk Event
Orges Davis said a gust moved his lamp revealing a Christ likeness on the globe prompting crowds to gather at his home in Suffolk Virginia. Police and local residents reported lines and large turnout with estimates ranging from about 300 to several thousand visitors as the event drew national attention.
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Suffolk
Orges
Davis
Jesus Christ
Christ
Suffolk Police Department
Sweet Beulah Holiness Church
Virginia
Rhode Island Votes Uncommitted Line Tops Democratic Field
In Rhode Island’s primary the uncommitted line won 31 percent of the vote while Carter trailed at 30 percent and Church at 28 percent. Ford led Republicans with 66 percent as Reagan carried South Dakota. results shape delegate counts ahead of big spring contests.
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Walter R, Mears
California
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Rhode Island
Jimmy Carter
South Dakota
Reagan
Montana
Ford
Sen
Frank Church
Idaho
Brown
Carter
Church
Morris K. Udall
Arizona
Udall
Ohio
New Jersey
Northfork and Welch municipal results show incumbents hold
In Northfork incumbent Mayor Howard Shanks wins reelection with 180 votes while Nick Mason gains 142 amid absentee ballot disputes as 322 of 361 voters turn out. Recorder Joe Constantino tops challenger Robert Norris 174 to 141. Wade loses reelection amid ticket changes. Welch incumbents retain seats with Mayor Swope unopposed. Booker Thomas wins Citizen ticket seat.
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Henry
Citizen's Party
Northfork
W. B. Swope
Welch
Howard Shanks
Nick Mason
Joe Constantino
Robert
Wade
James M. Sutton
Arthur Miller
Willie Constantino
People's Party
Swope
Earl Yeager
Wardell Dam Plans Advance in Tazewell County
A steering committee of the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors voted to hire a consulting engineer to study a proposed multi purpose dam on Little River near Wardell. Cumberland Plateau Planning District received a 19282 ARC grant with a 6428 county match to fund the feasibility work due by June 30.
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Jim Gilreath
Tazewell County
Board of Supervisors
Little River
Mullins Restaurant
Claypool Hill
Cumberland Plateau
Appalachian Regional Commission
Chafin
Lst
U. S
Wardell
Paint Lick Mountain
Dee Fox
Bramwell Seeks Exit From PSD Sewer Project
Bramwell officials urged Mercer County Commission to withdraw Bramwell from the Bramwell Public Service District to block a regional sewer project. Mayor Gordon Short and Vice Mayor Sherman Graves testified, as about 20 residents listened. The hearing was postponed to June 14 pending advice from the Prosecuting Attorney.
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Barbara Hawkins
Bramwell
Gordon Short
Sherman Graves
Bramwell Public Service District
Public Service District
Bramwell Council
Mercer
Commission
O. D. “Bus” Compton
David Knight
Joe Coburn
Luther Byrd
Compton
Thomas Lilly
Michael Lilly
Norris
Appalachian Power seeks PSC reconsideration of refund order
Appalachian Power Co. asks the Public Service Commission to revisit a $17.4 million refund order issued May 19. The firm argues the decision harms its financial integrity, noting its bond rating is among the nation's lowest for major electric utilities and could hinder future capital projects.
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Public Service Commission
PSC
Appalachian
H. Russell Frazer
Corporate Finance Department of
Standard & Poor
Frazer
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