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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1981

Page

7

Sunday baseball schedule mixed with rain cancellations

Rain and cancellations disrupt Sunday games across multiple venues including Boston Minnesota in Orlando Toronto in Dunedin and Cincinnati at Tampa. Several matchups listed with dates in Florida New York and Puerto Rico, plus regional championships and basketball tournament pairings in West Virginia.

Boston Minnesota Orlando Fla Rainee Toronto Dunedin Cincinnati Tampa New York York Texas Baltimore Chicago Kansas City Montreal Atlanta Los Oakland San Diego Seattle San Francisco California Milwaukee Houston Philadelphia St. Louis Cleveland Las St. Peter Detroit Lakeland Fila San Juan Puerto Rico Fort Lauderdale Ariz Yuma Palm Springs Calif Miami Bayamon Virginia Brigham Young Salt Lake City North Carolina Kansas St Mideast Nda SP St. ‘S New Orleans Louisiana St Wichita St Virj North Carolin TBA Indiana Louisiana St. Tra NBA Sme Associated Fox Associated Press Washington New Jersey Uva San Antonio Denver Dallas Phoenix Los Angeles Portland Golden State San Diego Ss Utah Chica Campbell Coates Wolt N.Y. Islanders N.Y. Rangers Reis Vancouver Colorado Winnipeg Sarasota Pittsburgh Hartford Fis Buffalo Calgary Vancouver New York Islanders Quebec New York Ranger Edmonton Pladespia Dleough Ogee

Legislative Redistricting Plan Would Reshape 22 House Districts

A West Virginia subcommittee proposed outlines to redraw 22 of the 36 House districts. Changes include Kanawha County dropping from 13 to 12 delegates and renumbering, Cabell and Wayne counties realigned into new 11th and 12th districts, McDowell and Wyoming counties forming a new 14th with four delegates, and Mercer Monroe Summers portion moving to a new 18th or 19th alignment.

Charleston W.va House of Delegates House Kanawha County Kanawha Ohio County Cabell County Wayne County Cabell Wayne McDowell County McDowell Wyoming County Wyoming Mercer County Mercer Monroe Summers Counties Mingo County 13Th Mingo Raleigh County Summers County

Flash Flood Warning System Faces Skepticism in WV

Charleston AP report shows Jerry Hildebrand of Williamson urging a comprehensive flood prevention system, terming the proposed 12 county warning network a band aid. Lawmakers note the 1977 Big Sandy flood and discuss river-area protections as WV House advances gasoline tax and redistricting bills.

Charleston W.va Jerry Hildebrand National Weather Service West Virginia Kentucky Virginia Hildebrand Williamson Tug Valley Gerald Chafin Legislative Panel Mingo County Chafin House of Delegates Senate

Sam Church gains tentative three year UMW pact

Associated Press reports Sam Church, head of the United Mine Workers, announced a tentative three year contract guiding his leadership after threats of a national strike. Church, 44, rose from miner to president after Arnold Miller’s resignation, consolidating support though past punch allegations colored his image.

Associated Press Sam Church Church United Mine Workers Union UMW Arnold Miller

Virginia Miners See More Paychecks

United Mine Workers of America officials announced a tentative contract with Bituminous Coal Operators Association for Virginia miners. A possible strike remains likely if ratification stalls, with up to 12,000 miners in Virginia potentially stopping work until locals vote and terms are explained. Local meetings and a 48 hour voting wait follow contract printing.

Associated Press Virginia United Mine Workers of America UMW Sam Church Jr Bituminous Coal Operators Association Jackie Stump District 28 Southwest Stump Castlewood High School

Assessment: Everybody Wins Something in Coal Pact

Washington AP reports an early assessment of the tentative United Mine Workers soft coal pact shows gains for both sides. Wages and benefits may rise 36 percent over three years, with productivity factors under review. The Bituminous Coal Operators Association notes long stockpiles and a looming strike, while miners gain concessions and a no-work clause. Church, leading the negotiations, combined firmness with early agreement to win back industry officials.

Washington United Mine Workers Bituminous Coal Operators Association U.S Rank and

Dalton Nixes Holiday For King

Gov. John Dalton vetoed bills to fund abortions under Medicaid and to establish January 15 as a Martin Luther King Jr. Day state holiday. He cited existing King observances and election day as holidays, expressing concerns about voter participation and suggesting other Virginian honorees. Republican AG Marshall Coleman supported the King veto, while Democrats and campaign aides offered varied reactions.

Richmond John Dalton Martin Luther King Jr Dalton General Assembly Thomas Jefferson Patrick Henry Booker T. Washington L. Douglas Wilder Marshall Coleman Chuck Fitzpatrick Charles S. Robb

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