Weather Summary for Regions with Showers Likely
Showers likely today and tonight with highs in the 60s and 50s across zones. West Virginia Virginia Western Pennsylvania Kentucky Ohio report muted showers through Wednesday with mild, variable cloudiness and cooler temperatures. Monday humidity readings and wind data noted with record highs and precipitation totals for December.
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West Virginia Economy Rises Across Most Indicators
The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce reports 20 of 23 indicators showing gains in the year so far, led by a 31 percent rise in sales and a 28.6 percent boost in bank debits while energy declines continue. Construction activity climbs, manufacturing earnings rise, yet crude oil and coal output fall. Unemployment edges down 14.1 percent from last year as employment grows modestly. House action on Hoover medal bill and a separate funding measure also noted.
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House debates speed limit law and energy policies
The House considers a bill to pressure states into a 55 mph speed limit or lose federal highway funds with a 60 day conformity window and potential termination by 1975. Sen Schweiker calls for cutting Soviet trade until the Arab oil embargo ends. Patman proposes a national energy development bank amid energy credit concerns. Udall criticizes Nixon energy policy as confused amid internal power struggles.
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Salvation Army kettles face obstruction in Dunbar
Brig. Fulton says Salvation Army volunteers were removed from Murphy's Mart store entrance in Dunbar after solicitors and band supporters backed a car raffle. He notes sincere city approvals for kettle fundraising since October and warns such interruptions threaten the charity's $80 000 Christmas goal for food clothing toys and elder aid.
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Mobil Faces Contempt Over Refusal to Obey Order
Attorneys for Yates allege Mobil decided to stand aside allowing Yates and customers to flounder and left the court helpless in face of the refusal to obey the order. A hearing is set for December 13 as observers weigh potential nationwide fuel allocations and constitutional questions.
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Park land lease advances with river boat ramp access plan
The council moves to lease riverfront land between Elk River and Reynolds and Quarrier streets rather than sell it, citing a $43 700 appraisal and public access through the ground floor parking garage to a boat ramp. Council members object to lacking lease copies before voting.
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The Charleston Gazette Classified Advertising Contact Info
The Charleston Gazette is an independent Democratic daily newspaper published by The Daily Gazette Company at 1001 Virginia St. East Charleston West Virginia 25301. Classified Advertising and Circulation departments provide phone numbers 048 4848 348 5151 and 348 5140 for inquiries and subscriptions.
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Union Convention Displays Milestones and Tensions
The hall featured eight pictures tracing the United Mine Workers history from John L. Lewis to Tony Boyle and the Yablonski murder case. A moving display included Boyle kneeling at Lewis’s grave, and federal marshals escorting Boyle. The event opened with the Star Spangled Banner and Canada’s anthem as two districts are Canadian. Delegates will have travel costs paid. Senator Schweiker criticized the Nixon White House amid Watergate.
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GM to idle 137000 workers amid production cuts
General Motors announced production cutbacks will idle about 137000 GM employees in the week ending Dec 17. The move follows a November 23 notice affecting 16 assembly plants and stems from weaker demand and fears of fuel rationing.
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