Miller Wins Second Term as UMW President
Patrick and Patterson concede as Miller claims a second five year term leading the United Mine Workers. Miller urges rivals to unite for bargaining with 277,000 miners amid a tense energy climate and potential coal operator opposition. He vows to meet the operators this winter to negotiate a new contract.
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Associated Press
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United Mine Workers Union
Miller
Carter
Charleston
W. Va
Miller declares IEB differences ended after union vote
Arnold Miller says final UMW tallies will show him with a majority as 500 of 855 locals report. Patterson and Patrick concede defeat and may challenge results while Miller pushes for energy program and a new contract with a limited strike clause to curb wildcat actions.
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Arnold Miller
International Executive Board
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UMW
Harry Patrick
Lee Roy Patterson
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Patterson
IEB
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Carter
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W. A
Tony) Boyle
Madisonville
Fairmont
W. Va
Fire Destroyed Davy Town Hall Sparks Insurance Debate
An early evening fire likely caused by faulty wiring destroyed the Davy Town Hall on Wednesday despite local fire departments' efforts. Ex mayor Opal Morgan Wolfe says the building lacked fire insurance due to council inaction on fire escapes, warning the town faced a major financial blow.
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Opal Morgan Wolfe
Telegraph
William Hall
Hall
Howell Upsets Miller in Virginia Governor Primary
Henry Howell won the Democratic nomination, defeating Andrew Miller by about two points. Carter called Howell to offer support, while Jack Carter helped Howell’s surge earlier in the race. Howell will face Lt. Gov. John Dalton in November as Robb and Lane win lieutenant governor and attorney general races.
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Henry Howell
Jimmy Carter
Howell
Carter
Atty
Andrew Miller
Jack
White House
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Chuck’’ Robb
Lyndon B. Johnson
Richmond del
Edward E. Lane
Robb
Ernor
Lane
John Dalton
Radford
Joe Canada, Jr
Virginia Beach
J. Marshall Coleman
Staunton
Virginia
Dalton
Virginia side town manager welcomed Gene Moore
Gene Moore is welcomed as new town manager by a Virginia side delegation, signaling an administrative transition in local governance.
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Gene Moore
Correction notice on misattributed Farrah Majors Tonight remark
The Daily Telegraph apologizes for a misprint claiming Farrah Fawcett Majors said on NBC Tonight that she was bisexual. Majors never appeared on Tonight. The paper regrets the error and apologizes to Miss Fawcette Majors.
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ABC
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Fawcette Majors
Bluefield Primary Returns Shake Up Local Race
Bluefield voters delivered a tight mayoral primary with 10 of 15 precincts counted. Elliott finished 11th, just five votes behind Ray Bragg after challenged ballots, while Keesling held first place with 1 105 total including 46 challenged votes and 259 latevotes at Memorial School. The top 10 advance to July 5, with five seats then determining the mayor.
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Elliott
Ray Bragg
City Hall
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Elliot
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Memorial School
Keesling
Bea Paine
Cumbent
Joe Walker
Memorial
Jason McGuire
Paul E. Oliver Sr
Allan Connolly
Angelo Monaco
Allen Peacock
Lois Spencer
Ohio Trucker Survives Train Collision in Bramwell
An Ohio truck driver, Frank Taylor, 54, survived a collision with a 55 car coal train at the Rt. 52 crossing in Bramwell. Taylor, of Sciotoville, remained in stable condition after suffering facial lacerations, multiple injuries, and a nearly severed ear. A companion, Ralph Wolfenberger, 41, of Portsmouth, reported Taylor attempted to escape by steering onto a parallel road. Police estimated total damage around 20,000 dollars, including the tractor, a signal box, and a coal car derailment.
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Sciotoville
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Wolfenberger
Norfolk & Western
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