Miller Sees Union Demands Amid Criticism and Health Strain
In an exclusive interview Daily Telegraph writer Arnold Miller, president of the United Mine Workers, speaks on the proposed contract, democratic aims, and health limits. He defends the wage deal, warns of Taft-Hartley consequences if rejected, and outlines steps toward future contracts and a 1950 pension plan.
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Park Begins Testimony Under Tight Security on Capitol Hill
Park defended his testimony saying he did his best to answer questions as security kept a tight watch. Jaworski said things went as planned with progress toward the committee’s aims. The session raised questions about gifts and contributions to Congress tied to Seoul policy, as figures like Hanna and Edwards were named in the probe. Edwards acknowledged receiving $20,000 from Park, while Hanna faces indictment on charges of conspiring with Park to buy influence in Congress. Park, a wealthy rice dealer, testified amid a push to determine if lawmakers who benefited should be punished, amid strains in U.S.-South Korean relations. Park’s arraignment earlier involved a 36-count indictment accusing him of large payments to former congressmen and campaign fund disbursements.
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Mixed reactions as coal contract sails through unions
The proposed contract to end the 85 day nationwide coal strike goes before a split United Mine Workers membership. President Arnold Miller urges ratification via TV and radio ads costing about 40000 dollars. District 6 leaders in Ohio and northern West Virginia split, while District 17 leaders in southern West Virginia back ratification, citing union finances and economic pressures.
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Carter to Sign Black Lung Benefits Bill This Morning
President Carter is set to sign the Black Lung Compensation program into law at the White House 9 30 AM. The bill provides at least 1.3 billion dollars to aid miners and expands eligibility to self employed and related workers while allowing re review of previously denied claims with new medical evidence. Provisions include repeal of the three year statute of limitations and affidavits from widows or knowledgeable others to support claims, plus broad public notice and information on changes to the law.
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Mercer County Industrial Park Deed Closed for 2 5 Million Site
Mercer County Development Authority secured ownership of a 350 to 400 acre site on West Virginia Route 29 between ID and Princeton, by paying 285000 in land costs for a 2.5 million park project expected to create up to 2000 jobs. Construction hoped to start by Aug 1 with completion in spring next year. recruitment to begin in May after final designs.
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Bud” Tinder Jr
Jury Convicts 2 Teens As Accessories In PJHS Fire
Two Princeton teenagers were found accessories to arson in the December fire at Princeton High School. Mercer County juvenile court heard the first such trial, with 12 jurors deliberating 70 minutes before delivering delinquent verdicts. The proceedings, held in Princeton in a closed session, were presided by Judge William C. Bivens Jr. with the youths’ names not released due to juvenile status.
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