West Virginia primary tabulations finalize Ford Reagan leads
Tabulation of West Virginia presidential preference and convention delegate races in two congressional districts shows Ford ahead of Reagan on the Republican ballot and Byrd defeating Wallace 331 639 to 40 938 on the Democratic ticket. Winners for Republican and Democratic convention delegates are named, with final certification pending.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Ford
Ronald Reagan
U.S
Robert C. Byrd
D-W. Va
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Primary totals show Miller ahead of McGraw in Democratic state Supreme Court race
Final official totals from the West Virginia secretary of state's office list Democratic nominees for two full-term Supreme Court seats. Thomas B. Miller leads with 98 576 votes, Darrell V. McGraw Jr. has 97 646, edging out Harry G. Camper Jr. by 1 276 votes. Camper is third with 96 370. Counts from Randolph and three other counties completed 55 county tabulation. Other candidates posted various totals. Certification of governor and other races not expected until Tuesday.
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John Hoblitzell
Charleston
Howard V. Corcoran
Wheeling
James Teets
Terra Alta
Harley D. Staggers
Keyser
Louise Leonard
Harpers Ferry
Staggers
U.S
Jennings Randolph
William J. Oates Jr
Romney
Shirley Love
Oak Hill
Pat B. Hamilton
D. P. Sheriff Given
Webster Springs
Leonard
Donald ‘‘Happy’’ Everly
Kingwood
Robert D. Harman
Robert F. Hatfield
Hurricane
John T. Poffenbarger
Dunbar
Hatfield
Si Galperin Jr
Kelly L. Castleberry
South Charleston
J. Dempsey Gibson
St. Albans
Jack L
W. Va
State Supreme Court
Thomas B. Miller
Darrell V. McGraw Jr
Secretary of State’s
McGraw
U.S. Atty
Harry G. Camper Jr
Welch
Camper
Randolph
Richardson Says Money Not The Urban Cure All
Milwaukee AP Five mayors hear Ford official Elliot Richardson say federal funds alone cannot fix urban distress inflation must be checked to aid growth Carter plans fundraising and speech at conference Richardson opposes the $3.95 billion public works employment bill while noting Congress may override a veto efforts. urban revival requires broader action and waning immigration from Puerto Rico and the South shapes new consensus on federal limits.
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Milwaukee
Ford
U.S
Richardson
Jimmy Carter
Henry Maier
Mayors’ Conference
Congress
Puerto Rico
South
Washington
State Hospital Head Says More Staff Needed
Huntington officials heard from Dr. Jorge Ottaviano that Huntington State Hospital requires about double the current staff. He cited 11 doctors 6 social workers 3 psychologists 27 RNs and 205 aides as insufficient for a 505 employee 591 patient facility with a 3 to 1 ideal ratio.
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Huntington
W. Va
Huntington State Hospital
Jorge Ottaviano
del. Jackie Withrow
D-Beckley
Ottaviano
Withrow
Cochairman
House Senate
D-Ravenswood
Paul Otte
R Wheeling
Robert Childers
D-Cabell
Man To Face Theft Charges In Virginia Break-In
Gregory Lee Gills, 22, of Kanapolis North Carolina, waived extradition in Mercer County Circuit Court Monday and was sent to Tazewell County Virginia to face charges from a November 25 1975 break in at Steward Lusk and Pat Stinson property in the Sedgewood Addition Bluefield involving 1927 dollars in personal property.
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North Carolina
Virginia
Mercer County
Gregory Lee Gills
Kanapolis
N. C
Jerome Katz
Tazewell County
Gills
Steward Lusk
Pat Stinson
Sedgewood
Bluefield
Carpenters Union Endorses Carter for President
The carpenters union endorses Democrat Jimmy Carter, becoming the first hard hat construction union to back him. William Sidell says the 850000-member group acted after meeting Carter and cites his pro job stance. The vote follows past construction union support for Nixon in 1972 and Ford vetoes on picketing rights.
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Washington
Carpenters Union
Jimmy Carter
Georgia
William Sidell
Sidell
Carter
Labor Movement
Richard M. Nixon
George McGovern
South Dakota
Ford
Lidell
Community Center Announces Slate
The Bluefield Community Center released its weekly schedule led by Executive Director Mrs. Panzene R. Jones. Today features an arts and crafts class at 2 30 p m and on Wednesday a mid week bridge session at 1 30 p m.
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Bluefield Community Center
Panzene R. Jones
Court To Review Construction Case In Mountain State Suit
The West Virginia Supreme Court agreed to review a Kanawha County Circuit Court ruling in a $16 million suit over Mountain State Construction of Charleston. I. V. Cunningham Sr. seeks stock recovery, $6 million actual damages and $10 million punitive damages, alleging fraud by attorney Dean E. Lewis. The court also denied review in related rulings, including a $3,941 award to Peerless Block Co. against Schwerman Trucking Co. and an injunction involving a Williamson camper\.
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Charleston
W. Va
State Supreme Court
Mountain State Construction Co
I. V. Cunningham Sr
Mountain State
Kanawha County
Dean E. Lewis
Cunningham
Lewis
Kanawha Circuit Court
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Peerless Block Co
Schwerman Trucking Co
Billy E. Gibson
Mingo County
Charles C. Cline
Wilhelmina Drive
Williamson
Peerless
Schwerman
St. Albans
Garden Getting Ready For Delegate Takeover
New York Mayor Abraham Beame and Democratic National Chairman Robert Strauss oversee Madison Square Garden preparations for next week’s presidential nominating convention. They pledge a responsible, united convention as crews install broadcast booths, seating, air conditioning, and telephones amid a $2 million city spend.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Abraham D. Beame
Robert Strauss
Crimson
United
Straus
Strauss
New York Prepares Massive Bicentennial Armada Display
New York City braces for a July 4 spectacle led by the International Naval Review. More than 200 sailing ships from 35 nations, 50 warships, and 10 000 to 15 000 pleasure craft will parade from the Verrazano Bridge to the George Washington Bridge with 10 million spectators expected. Royal and political dignitaries aboard the USS Forrestal and USS Wainwright will witness the events as police boost patrols and air restrictions are imposed for safety.
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Cecil B. DeMille
New York City
Ford
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Brooklyn
Staten Island
Western Hemisphere
Hudson River
New Jersey
George Washington Bridge
Manhattan
International Naval Review
Here
Atlantic
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Harald
Norway
Prince Rainier
Princess Grace
Monaco
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Fleishell
More Gun Arrests Seen In Washington This Summer
Four tourists have been arrested in the capital this summer for carrying guns at checkpoints near the White House. The U S Attorney says more arrests are likely as the word spreads that gun possession is illegal for visitors. All four had no prior criminal records and face bond posting arraignments and later trials. The deputy director notes no special treatment for visitors and highlights that three arrestees were from North Carolina where concealed weapons require a permit.
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Washington
United States
Uhrmacher
Ummacher
North Carolina
First Women Enter Academy Gates
The Air Force Academy admitted the first women cadets, 150 arriving with a 1,600 freshman class. They join Coast Guard and Merchant Marine female cadets in expanding opportunities, facing discipline and new haircuts while pursuing education in computer science and engineering.
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Air Force Academy
Joan Olsen
Oak Grove
Calif
Miss Olsen
Army
Navy
Air Force
New London
Colo
Most
California
Michelle Fitzpatrick
Pottsville
Coast Guard Academy
Coast Guard
Ron Rhoades
St. Petersburg
Fla
Dorothy Hamill
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