Campaign finance reports flow in from May governor primary
Reports filed with the secretary of state detail contributions and expenditures in the May primary races. Rockefeller and Sprouse campaign totals appear, with large gifts from attorneys and local donors. state senate and house districts also show individual receipts and outlays.
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Charleston
W. Va
Secretary of State
James M. Sprouse
John D. Rockefeller IV
Rockefeller
Sprouse
John P. Anderson
David Burton
Princeton
Walter L. Sowers
Bluefield
Sam Kapourales
Williamson
Putman County
Dale Reusch
Lodi
Ohio
Brent Robinson
Moundsville
Roy Ro
Gerson
Orton A. Jones
Spencer
Peggy Darrough
Liverpool
A Jones
Senate
Lewis Kim O'Neal
Fayetteville
Randal O'Neal
Logan
Joe Crum Jr
Joan O'Neal
Earl James
A. C. Ellis
Center Point
State Surplus Seen in West Virginia By Year End
Charleston AP reports the state may post a $118 million surplus by June 30, up from $109 million through May. Legislative auditor's figures show May tax intake at $78 million, $11.8 million above Gov. Moore Jr. projections, mainly from higher consumer sales tax receipts.
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Charleston
W.va
Legislative Auditor's Office
Arch A. Moore Jr
Cabell
Business Tax School
Brier
Virginia Street W
W. Va
Department of Education
Public Hearing on Sulfur Oxide Rules Postponed
A public hearing in Charleston on proposed changes to sulfur oxide emission limits has been moved from June 17 to July 20. The APCC announced the postponement, directed by APCC Director Carl G. Beard.
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Charleston
W. Va
State
Air Pollution Control Commission
APCC
Carl G. Beard
Veepco seeks 102 million rate increase in Virginia
Virginia Electric & Power Co. asked for a rate rise totaling about 102 million dollars over a period under 18 months. Board chairman John M. McGurn said rising energy costs and inflation have squeezed earnings, leaving no alternative but to seek relief.
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VEPCO
Richmond
Virginia Electric & Power Co
John M. McGurn
West Virginia Delegation Seated Near Speaker at DNC
West Virginia's delegation to the Democratic National Convention will sit with near best seats at Madison Square Garden. They will be placed directly in front of and to the right of the speaker's platform for the event next month.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Madison Square Garden
Mountain State
Rockefeller and Underwood skip West Virginia police reform hearing
Both gubernatorial hopefuls Rockefeller IV and Underwood cited prior commitments and did not attend a legislative interim committee session on state police restructuring. A July meeting will review pros and cons of eliminating mine inspections with invited agency, union, and operator representatives.
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Charleston
W. Va
John D. Rockefeller IV
Cecil Underwood
COAL
State Department of Mines
United Mine Workers Union
Federal Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration
UMW Leader Alleges Labor Dept Coverup of Union Scandals
Vice President Mike Trbovich of the United Mine Workers accuses the U S Labor Department of concealing financial mismanagement and kickbacks within the union. He warns revelations could worsen coal field discord amid wildcat strikes and feuding with President Arnold Miller.
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Pittsburgh
Mike Trbovich
United Mine Workers Union
U. S. Labor Department
Trbovich
UMW
Ard
Arnold Miller
Letter Bomb Explodes In Merrill Lynch Office injuring four
A letter bomb exploded in Merrill Lynch in Manhattan's financial district injuring four women workers. The women were hospitalized with injuries not yet known. The incident occurred as three letters were found in Manhattan business offices.
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New York
Manhattan
Sto
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Supreme Court Defines Proxy Disclosure Balance
The Supreme Court ruled 8 to 0 affirming a middle ground in proxy statement requirements. It rejected a lower court demand to disclose every fact a reasonable shareholder might deem important.
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Washington
Supreme Court
City Park Fees Start June 26 in Bluefield
Bluefield voters will see a new city park admission of 25 cents per vehicle on weekends and holidays with six persons per car allowed. extra passengers incur 25 cents. Tennis fees include $10 season tickets, $5 for seniors, with timed play at $1 per person during peak hours. Free entry remains for walkers and non-park cars.
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Bluefield
Dave Martin
Martin
Bluefield Board of Directors
City Park Courts
Columbia Gas of West Virginia Seeks Rate Increase
Public notice states Columbia Gas of West Virginia filed revised tariff sheets with the Public Service Commission seeking higher gas rates for residential commercial and industrial customers across numerous counties. The proposal would raise annual revenue by about 11.597 million dollars or 10.7 percent and take effect June 25 1976 unless otherwise ordered.
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Columbia Gas OF
West Virginia, Inc
Public Service Commission OF
West Virginia
Barbour
Braxton
Brooke
Doddridge
Grant
Hancock
Harrison
Lewis
Marion
Marshall, Mineral
Monongalia
Ohio
Preston
Randolph
Ritchie
Tucker
Upshur
Wetzel
Boone
Cabell
Calhoun
Clay
Gilmer
Greenbrier
Jackson
Kanawha
Lincoln
Logan
Mason
Mercer
Mingo
Monroe
Putnam
Raleigh
Summers
Wayne
Weed
Wyoming
Public Service Commission
Varius
Semayarr Ogre Werner
General Service
Huntington
Logan, Williamson
New Martinsville
Parsons
Kingwood
Buckhannon
Keyser
Weirton
Charleston
Point Pleasant
Enswood
Beckley
Lewisburg
Wheeling
Princeton
Hailstorm damages Mullens area causing window and car losses
A 40 minute hailstorm Sunday afternoon in Mullens caused several thousand dollars in damage. Police said windows doors lights and siding were damaged and even a police car sustained heavy damage. Debris was cleared by Monday and most residents reportedly had insurance to cover losses.
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Mullens
Wendell Cook
New Allen Junction
Rt. 64
Beckley
Cook
Katz Jury Charge Emphasizes Police Protection and Pay
Mercer County Circuit Court Judge Jerome Katz charged the June term grand jury on the need for adequate police protection and fair pay for county officers. He cited Sheriff’s deputies’ heavy duties, use of their own cars, and low monthly salaries averaging 584 to 600 dollars, urging action to address rising crime and staffing gaps.
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Barbara Hawkins
Mercer County
Jerome Katz
Judge Katz
Circuit Court
Sheriff's Department
Katz
Bluefield
Princeton
Grand Jury
William Moir
Elvis to Perform in Charleston Next Month
Elvis Presley will appear at the Charleston Civic Center for a single show at 2 30 p m on July 24. Tickets go on sale Wednesday with prices 12 75 10 25 and 7 75 dollars and no mail orders.
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Charleston
W.va
Elvis Presley
Charleston Civic Center
Memphis
Frank Burdette
Civic Center
Presley
Elvis
Burdette
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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Gwendolyn
Kermit G. Evans
Leon
del. C. E. ‘Blackie
Allen
Florena G. Colvin
Stallings
Jon G. Hunter
Morgantown
Larry E. Schifano
Democrat
Warlick
United States
Moon
Wheeling Weirtonkins Keyser
Charleston Huntington Beckiey
Katz’ Jury Charge
Bluefield Lodge No
A.F
Fred
Bailey Lodge
Montcalm
Charlie H. Bailey
H Harry Harshbarger
Chester Foy
RAM
Royal Arch
Charlies R. Brewer
John Shrewsbury
Mason Alvis
Pisgah Road
Owen
Jim Owen
Profeessional
Reali Estate
Personel P Property
Jim Owen Realtors
Bud‘s Auctions
Mary Eleanor Bive
Gary
D. D
Whitehorn
Richard Howington
Allied Sewing Center
Mercer St
RivetiEid
National Pool Division of
National Contracting
Backhoe and Endicader— Service
National Contracting Corporation
Bivefield Avenue
Bivefield
Homelite
Stihl
Poulan
Lineback Law Shop
Green Valley
General Electric
Birefield
Bivefield Glass and Tile
Platnick Steel—And Engineering Corp
St. Clairs Crossing
Western Auto
Virginia
Eddie Perdue
Riddle Construction CO
Shawnee Construction— Company
Austin & Perdue
Keesling Construction Company
Bishop General
Aili
Call
Gilbert and Stinson
Bluewell Drilling Company
Jaeger
Bluewell
Birefield Ave
M. C. Butt
LYON
Perdue and Sons
Biand St
Central Painting Company
Benjamin Moore
L & M Paint
Commerce St
J. E. Taylor
Blank’s Inc
Citizens Coal and Supply Co
Baley Lumber Co
Disabled Citizens Home
Citizens Home
P. O
Rainbow Restaurant
National Corporation
R. Co
Ruby
Eden Rock
Oakvale Road
Bluefield Avenue
W. V
Long John Silver
Maybeury
Willcox Miner
Burk Creek Coal Company
Keystone
St. Police
Call Waddell Builders
Lusk
Sanduck Road
Co Daily Telegraph
Carroll Construction
Luke
Tazewell County
Food Service
Shoney’s
Rapialy
Old Rt. 460
Inez Crump
FCC
South Birefield
Cali
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