Carter weighs seizure of coal mines if Taft-Hartley fails
The Carter administration considers seizing coal mines if miners ignore a Taft-Hartley back-to-work order. Robert Strauss says Congress authorization remains an option, while the White House flags a board of inquiry report. Arnold Miller notes potential compliance by some miners, but expects problems.
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Virginia Gov declares state emergency over southwest Virginia coalfields
Gov John Dalton announced a state emergency and mobilized state police with an unspecified number of National Guardsmen in the coalfields of southwest Virginia. He cited potential violence and said the force would protect miners and coal movement while hoping mobilization won’t be needed. The plan hinges on miners’ response to Taft-Hartley actions and Carter’s coal policy.
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Sykes casts doubt on District 28 violence eruption
In Castlewood Virginia UMW official Arvil Sykes questions Gov Dalton’s effectiveness in moving non union coal amid a three month old strike. He says pickets harass strikers but violence is unlikely if a Taft Hartley injunction is issued. Nearby operators report curbed production yet remain ready to resume.
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Light Plane Hits Line Knocks Out Tazewell Power
A low-flying twin-engine plane struck a 138000 kilovolt power line in Four-Way Tazewell VA early Tuesday afternoon, cutting power to about 1500 Appalachian Power customers. Most service restored by midafternoon. a few sections back by evening. Plane carried pilot Tom Moss. no injuries.
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Jury Recommends 99 Years For Teen Who Killed Mother
In Dallas, 16 year old Lucinda Stout was recommended a 99 year term after stabbing her mother to death to inherit the family car. She was convicted of murder in the 34 year old Sharon Stout's death and still faces attempted murder charges against her father Harry Stout.
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Commuter Service Backed as Future of Area Travel
Public gathering endorses rail and bus links as the viable path for regional air travel future. Officials outline improved schedules and access to airports, arguing mass transit reduces congestion and emissions while boosting regional connectivity.
Bluefield Princeton students smoke marijuana survey shock officials
A Bluefield Daily Telegraph survey finds more than 500 Bluefield and Princeton High School students have smoked marijuana, prompting school officials and the Mercer County Board of Education to weigh the extent of the problem and actions needed to address it.
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Community Leaders Respond To Marijuana Poll Findings
Parents and school officials react to a survey on teen marijuana use. Police Chief Dodson cites undercover work and source elimination as needed steps, while educators note marijuana is spreading to junior high. Honaker mentions federal anti drug programs and student-led input as key to reducing teen use.
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