Perper Opposed by Virginia Republican Nomination Panel
A Virginia Republican nominations committee signaled no support for Martin H. Perper as a Senate candidate against Harry F. Byrd Jr. The panel questioned Perper over lawsuits and liens involving his Northern Virginia businesses, viewing them as a liability to the party and signaling his likely floor nomination collapse.
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Norfolk
Virginia
U. S. Senate
Martin H. Perper
U. S
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Perper
Byrd
M. Patton Echols
Arlington
Echols
Republican Party
Northern
del. Herbert Morgan
Letter Attacks Health Center By Former Director
Barbara Hawkins reports former Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center director Ira W. Southern charges the tri county program suffers from low staff morale and incompetent leadership. He calls for license removal until quality programs and service are restored and details 12 observations on board missteps physician coverage and staffing concerns.
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Barbara Hawkins
Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center
Ira W
Ike
Southern
Finbar O'Connell
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Region III
Philadelphia
Ram
NIM
O'Connell
Mildred) Bateman
Department of Mental Health
West Virginia
Princeton
Southern Highlands
Guy Perkins
Mercer
McDowell
Wyoming
Carter wary but not worried about possible nomination loss
President Jimmy Carter said there is a possibility he could lose the Democratic presidential nomination but he is not worried about Hubert Humphrey re engaging in active campaigning. He noted California Ohio and New Jersey primaries will decide much and remains the frontrunner with over 900 delegates.
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Associated Press
Jimmy Carter
Hubert Humphrey
Carter
Minnesota
California
Ohio
New Jersey
U.S
Frank Church
Idaho
Humphrey
Minneapolis
Henry Jackson
D-Wash
Pact Awarded For Water Line To Bluefield Industrial Park
The Tazewell County Virginia Board of Supervisors awarded a $76,025 contract to Beavers and Cecil Contractors of Tazewell for a water line from the Virginia Side pump house to the Bluefield area industrial park. The project includes a 1,000 foot rock clause and a six week completion risk. The park land is owned by Appalachian Enterprises Inc of West Virginia and developed with Bluefield Area Development Corporation. The only current industry is Carmel Corporation, maker of mining tool bits, with about 70 acres and potential for 15 more industries.
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Tazewell County, Va
Board of Supervisors
Bluefield
Beavers and Cecil Contractors
Tazewell
Charlie Gilmore
Virginia Side
Appalachian Enterprises, Inc
West Virginia
Bluefield Area
Carmel Corporation
Lusher Tops Spending in Latest Campaign Filings
John W. Lusher of Huntington led GOP spending with 1544.58 in his bid for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, while other candidates and groups filed late reports on May 11 primary expenditures and contributions. The report covers donations, advertising, signs, gasoline, and travel costs from various campaigns.
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Charleston
W.va
John W. Lusher
Huntington
Secretary of State
Lusher
Hechler
Mingo County
Logan
Mingo
Kathy J. Noble
Ken Hechler
Williamson
Jerry Hildebrand
James Hannah
Ray Rollinson
Columbia
N.J
West Virginia
Senate
David G. Hanlon
Harrisville
Orval L. Self
Alum Bridge
House of Delegates
Corlis W. Harris
Spencer
Election Results Still Uncertified Across State Races
Officials said certification of several contests including State Supreme Court Judge and Treasurer awaits canvass returns from all 55 counties. Secretary James R. McCartney reported canvassers from 23 counties have arrived and promised swift certification once records are in.
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Assembly of God Church
Assemblies of God
Cincinnati
Assembly of God
Health Center
Princeton Community Hospital
Ferral
Umwa Retirement and Pension Fund Board
United States
Georgia
POLE
Owlie
Ford
Reagan
Melvin D. Field
Edmund G. Brown
Brown
Udall
Jody Powell
Church
Los Angeles
Rhodesia
Africa
Rly Bird
Mercer ST
Petarium
Bluefield Plaza
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