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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1957
Page
1
A WV coal mine explosion at Pocahontas killed 11 and left 14 survivors as 20 workers faced the danger. Rescue teams labored through fumes and debris while officials investigated causes and safety failures.
AMONATE Va Dec 28 The wife of Arnold Young spoke through tears after learning her husband died in a gas explosion at Pocahontas Fuel Co Mine No 31 last night Fourteen others were rescued and injured She said she fears for the children and has long known the dangers of mining while her husband and her father both worked in mines The family includes seven children and a newborn girl born four months ago
A survivor recounts the boiler room explosion at a shipyard in Virginia where 11 men were injured and multiple crew members helped rescue others. Evans notes his leadership shift after the blast and credits teamwork for saving lives.
White House press secretary James Hagerty said the United States is not in a position of military weakness and that the Gaither Committee report is classified. He stated the claim of national peril is not in the report and noted the president would outline ideas in the State of the Union.
In Harpers Ferry a large search for 38 year old Shirley Ramsburg intensified as two broodhounds and about 100 volunteers track a possible riverbank fall near the Shenandoah. State Trooper Wade organized teams with Civil Air Patrol aid, and dogs led to a bank shoeprint and marks near the river.
A concise note describes an IDLER as a lazy creature who fears learning from others because it would force action from him.
Obituary notices and community news items headline the Today section with brief profiles and local updates. Sports and TV notes appear in separate columns, and the page includes want ads and a crossword contest entry.
The Democrat controlled Board of Public Works approves a general revenue budget for next year about 200000 higher than GOP recommendations. The measure, set to be sent to the Legislature starting January 8, totals roughly 105.6 million for the new fiscal year, above the 103.17 million current year. The board also increases mental health salary budgets by 10 percent for lower paid staff, with plans to adjust expenditure schedules accordingly.
Gov Underwood called a 20 day session starting January 8 listing school funding incentives and road financing as top items. He signaled a broad public school issue linked to Virgil Ralhrough five year plan and a $15 million incentive program.
Gov. Underwood supports a self supporting Kanawha Valley Graduate Center to be run by the West Virginia University Board of Governors with private college deans. If bills pass the center would open by fall 1958 near Charleston, offering BS graduates a path to further study in chemistry and chemical engineering at no cost to taxpayers.
The five year incentive plan for public schools, a national first, tops the 195% Legislature agenda. Details of the proposal include a $14 million appropriation monthly, disclosed by State School Supt. R Virgil Sobrdough and top Education Department officials at a press conference.
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