Most Coal Miners Still Without Self Rescuers
Washington AP reports a year after a 1980 federal rule requiring self rescuers for coal miners most mines still lack the devices. Only 3 to 6 percent had units by spring, with delays blamed on safety concerns, storage plans, and training. MSHA issued a memo and set an October 1 deadline.
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Washington
Congress
Department of Labor
Labor Department
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
American Mining Congress
Raymond Donovan
Labor Departent
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Consolidation Coal Co
U.S. 3Rd Circuit Court of Appeals
Philadelphia
Consol
MSHA
Joseph Lamonica
District 29 Can Live With Cuts in West Virginia
United Mine Workers officials in District 29 say recent cutbacks have kept the district financially solvent. Treasurer Harold Hayden notes a plan to stay in the black, with savings of about 200000 over a year. President Dennis Saunders cites continued work and potential further cuts if dues decline, as offices stay closed on Fridays.
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Beckley
W.va
United Mine Workers
Harold Hayden
Dis
Dennis Saunders
Saunders
Hayden
Joe Sparks
Saddam announces withdrawal of Iraqi forces from Iran
Iraqi President Saddam Hussein says the Revolutionary Command Council will withdraw all captured Iranian territory within 10 days. He cited Iran's rejection of a cease-fire and warned of possible actions if Iran advances toward Baghdad. Iran had threatened to march on Baghdad to oust Hussein and try him for war crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manama
Banrain
West Virginia banks push for 24 hour automated tellers
Huntington banks join the Owl network with six local banks in a system of more than 20 automated teller machines. Charleston banks also participate in Jeanie. Owl and Jeanie cards allow deposits withdrawals transfers and bill payments from ATMs and via telephone from WV OH KY and IN. Central Trust operates Owl in Cincinnati area as part of Central Bancorp.
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Huntington
W.va
Charleston
Jeanie
Ing Interchange
Central Trust Company of
Cincinnati
Owl
West Virginia
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Huntington Financial Institutions
Robert H. Beymer
Security Bank
Central Trust
Central Bancorporation
DOH Reorganization Hurts Parkersburg Engineers Says Aide
DOH reorganization in West Virginia reduced services and raised commuting costs. Engineers Terry Schamp and Richard Lohr report staff moved to Moundsville or Charleston, with 55 body shifts daily and no raises. They criticise late transfers and short decision windows after the primary election.
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Parkersburg
W.va
Department of Highways
Terry Schamp
Schamp
Moundsville
Charleston
DOH
Richard Lohr
Lohr
City Leaders Plan Stop To Free Roaming Cats
South Charleston officials draft ordinances to curb roaming cats after complaints of damaged flower beds. Proposals include defining a cat, fining owners for outdoor defecation, and restricting roaming while maintaining other city laws. Council split on the plan to regulate felines.
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South Charleston
W.va
Ray Jackson
Charles Hagerman
William Bright
Bright
Council
City Hall
West Virginia Day marks Capitol birthday with cake and crowds
Thousands flocked to Charleston for West Virginia Day celebrations honoring the 50th Capitol birthday. Gov. Jay Rockefeller rededicated the Renaissance style building as 15,000 mournful memories and political handshakes shaped a day of cake cutting, performances, and reminders of 1932 hardships.
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Charleston
W.va
West
Cass Gilbert
West Virginia
Capitol
Jay Rockefeller
Capitol Lawn
Rockefeller
William G. Conley
Vitors
Sen
Robert Byrd
D-W.va
Erma
Byrd
U.S
Cleve Benedict
R-V.va
A. James Manchin
Armand Hammer Donates $50,000 to Huntington Galleries
Armand Hammer visited Huntington to open his personal art collection exhibit at the Huntington Galleries. He donated $50,000 during a Saturday night reception, funding a collection titled The Armand Hammer Collection Five Centuries of Masterpieces. The exhibit, featuring over 100 works, runs June 22 through August 22. Hammer, 84, is a New York native who became a millionaire at 23 after his father left him the family pharmaceutical firm.
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Huniiieu.e
W.va
Armand Hammer
Huntington
Huntington Galleries
Roberta Shinn
Hammer
New York
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Aklo
Don Wosiat
Wrother Hughes
Holy Spirit
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Richlands
Pastor Tex
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Iran
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North ST. Bluefield
Huntington Banks
Bank of Milton
First Bank of Ceredo
Guyan National Bank
Heritage National Bank
First Huntington National Bank
Children's
House
Woeless
Hagerman
Richie Robb
Lanie Kirk
Asize
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Cumberland Road
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Ria
Kammer
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