Supreme Court Upholds Federal Strip Mining Law
The Supreme Court ruled the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 constitutional in a 9-0 decision, overturning Virginia and Indiana federal court rulings. Justices noted possible future due process and takings questions as the act is applied to individual parcels while upholding major land restoration and farming recontouring provisions.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Virginia
Indiana
Congress
Federal
Reagan Administration
Thurgood Marshall
Marshall
Warren E. Burger
Cooper Calls Supreme Court Ruling An Outrage
BIG STONE GAP VA AP The Virginia Surface Mining and Reclamation Association executive director B V Cooper calls the Supreme Court decision upholding the federal strip mine law an outrage. He vows to work without pay to seek law changes as Virginia and coal firms challenge the act of 1977.
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Big Stone Gap
Virginia Mining Association
Supreme Court
B.V. Cooper
Virginia Surface Mining and Reclamation Association
Cooper’s Association
Virginia
High Court
Indiana
Virginia Association
Town of
Wise
Coal Companies
Boulder on Rt 20 to be benched to end hazard
WV and federal officials concluded the large unstable boulder above Rt 20 Boulder is a danger to residents and motorists. The plan calls for blasting and benching the rock back to the slope, removing 13 000 to 15 000 cubic yards at an estimated cost of about 25 million dollars. Officials will decide if state crews can handle the project or if contracting is needed.
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Wolfe
Rt. 20
State Highway Department
U.S. Department of Surface Mines
Thomas A. Bryant, II
West Virginia Department of Highways
Bryant
Mercer County
Department of
Highway Department
Mine Construction Negotiations End in Breakdown
Washington AP reports the 81 day strike by mine construction workers ended with union demands for serious negotiation on work jurisdiction pension health benefits and leave policies. ABC officials walked out as talks collapsed and 80 percent of District 17 mines in Charleston WV were idle amid continued picketing in Kentucky.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
Willard Esselstyn
Association of
Bituminous Contractors
ABC
Bituminous
Esselstyn
UMW
Charleston
District 17
Cecil Roberts
Western
Kentucky
UMW District 23
Ernie Doan
Doan
Soviets Say U S Likely Knew of Israeli Iraq Raid
At the United Nations, the Soviet Union urged sanctions against Israel and argued the United States must have known in advance about Israel’s June 7 raid on Iraq’s reactor. France urged reparations but stopped short of sanctions. A U S veto was anticipated as Arab and Third World delegates pressed for an embargo on Israel’s military and economic aid.
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Soviet Union
U.N
Israel
United States
Iraq
Oleg A. Troyanovsky
U.N. Security Council
U.S
U.S. State Department
Washington
Middle East
Council
Lebanon
Uganda
East Germany
China
Jacques Leprette
Leprette
France
Weather outlook shows warm temps with scattered showers
Tuesday brings a chance of showers or thunderstorms with highs in the mid 80s to low 90s. Cooler conditions follow on Wednesday with highs in the 70s. Showers possible again Wednesday into Thursday. Friday turns fair and pleasant with highs in the upper 80s.
State Offers Best High By The Associated Press
West Virginia is praised in High Times July issue for hidden, high quality marijuana. The piece calls WV small scale with master growers, notes strong potency, and cites a quarter ounce at about $25. Travel official Joe Fowler doubts beneficial impact on image or economy.
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Associated Press
West Virginia
Hills and Hollows
High Times
California
Joe Fowler
Haig Sees Slower Pace in China Talks as Taiwan Probed
In Peking Haig met Huang Hua and Bo Yibo amid subdued U.S. remarks after earlier near unanimity on world issues. Officials indicated no deadlock but gave few details while Haig prepared for key discussions with Deng Xiaoping and Zhao Ziyang. China signaled scrutiny of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.
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Alexander M. Haig Jr
China
U.S
Haig
Huang Hua
Taiwan
Geng
Vernon Walters
Chai Chengwen
Foreign Affairs Bureau
Ministry of National Defense
Richard Burt
State Department
Defense Department
Defense
Xinhua
Communist Party
Deng Xiaoping
Zhao Ziyang
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Wei Wei
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