PSC Order to Cost APC 39 Million in Refunds
The Public Service Commission disallowed 86.06 percent of Appalachian Power Company's proposed rate increase, forcing a refund of about $39.24 million. The order allows a net increase of $1.32 million annually, with refunds to customers over 60 days and interest totaling about $3.73 million. The decision excludes fuel adjustment and Blue Ridge hydroelectric plant costs, notes overcharges to West Virginia customers, and references a Virginia rate request of $36.2 million.
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PSC
APC
Public Service Commission
Appalachian Power Company
Commission
Appalachian
Byron Carver
Accounts, Finance and Rates Division
West Virginia
Virginia
Blue Ridge
North Carolina
Miracles Mark Summersville Wreck Victims Birthday Jubilees
D J Sweeney aged 16 and Robin Bell 17 mark birthdays as miracles after severe injuries from a January 3 wreck on Webster Road Summersville. Both remain semiconscious with multiple fractures and head injuries after days in intensive care at Memorial Division of Charleston Area Medical Center.
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Patricia Sweeney
Memorial Division of Charleston Area Medical Center
D. J. Sweeney
Robin Bell
Summersville
Robin
Connie Bell
Charleston
Webster Road
Derek Fairchild
Jeff Rader
Summersville Hospital
Hearing to Be Today On Nixon's Records
A federal judge ruled the government owns Nixon administration papers and tapes, but an appeals court stayed the order to preserve the status quo. A hearing was scheduled for today as the court weighs ownership and access issues and a three judge court demand.
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Nixon
Washington
Richard M. Nixon
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S
Charles R. Richey
Richey
Appeals Court
Malcolm R. Wilkey
Spottswood W Robinson II
Special Prosecutor
Ford
Bill Requires Early Listing Of Appointees
A Senate bill passed 30 to 1 would require the governor to submit names of appointments for confirmation within five days of appointment. The Senate clerk would forward materials at the first session day. Only Sen. Odell Huffman opposed, calling the bill unconstitutional. it moves to the House.
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John G. Morgan
Senate
Concord BSC bill dies as pay plan advances
The House Education Committee blocked the Concord and Bluefield State colleges separate presidents plan during a stormy session. A proposed pay raise for legislators from 3300 to 4200 was overwhelmingly rejected in an amendment. Debate highlighted tensions over the Board of Regents and college merger status.
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Concord
Bluefield State Colleges
House Education Committee
House
John McCuskey
R-Harrison
McCuskey
Trooper With Ill Wife Moved Sparks West Virginia Protest
Residents of Elkins launched a petition drive to block the transfer of 22 year state police veteran Sgt Edward Armstrong to Webster Springs where he would command a five man post The move comes as his wife Betty Armstrong battles cancer including six operations and two mastectomies in 16 months Doctors warn the transfer could jeopardize her health and stability Betty now serves on the Randolph County Cancer Society board and the campaigns aim to present petitions to Senator Richard Benson who helps lead a legislative panel on state police morale and dissension The Elkins Inter-Mountain reports the transfer was defended by Captain C M White who said his priority is running the department not addressing individual health issues
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Elkins
W.va
Webster Springs
Edward Armstrong
Elkins Inter-Mountain
Company C
C. M. White
Betty Armstrong
Armstrong
Betty
The
Randolph County Cancer Society
Richard Benson
D-Randolph
Cochairman
State Police Wives
Col
R. L. Bonar
Building proposal rejected by Elks Lodge 202
Elks Lodge 202 on Quarrier Street voted against a $1.5 million building project as ineligible with less than two thirds of those present supporting it. The plan proposed raising dues to 100 dollars and initiation fees to 75 dollars to fund the effort.
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Elks Lodge
Quarrier Street
Corbett Mullins
Public Restaurant Inspection Results Released
The Kanawha Charleston Health Department posted the first inspection results after state approval. The list shows demerit counts from 0 to 38 for numerous eateries across Kanawha and surrounding areas, with higher scores triggering mandatory corrective actions within set deadlines. The notice spans establishments from Long John Silver’s in South Charleston to Gino’s in Nitro and beyond.
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Page Seekford
Kanawha- Charleston Health Department
Seekford
Attorney General's Office
Carl's
Shrewsbury
Long John Silver's
South Charleston
Kanawha City
Daniel Boone Kitchen
Capitol Street
Borden Burger
Gino's
Washington Street
Schrader’s
Virginia Street
Dinner Bell
Rose City
Rich's Place
St. Albans
Summers Bell
Empire Diner
Summers Street
Ponderosa Drive
Sissonville Drive
Chelyan
Cedar Top
Cedar Grove
Inside Today State Forecast Snow Flurries With Cold Highs
The forecast notes a chance of snow flurries with daytime highs in the 30s and overnight lows in the 20s. Details appear on page 2A.
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Fower Co
Erty
Gazette
Lawrence Pierce
London
Marlene Dietrich
Miss Dietrich
Heathrow Airport
George Steele
D. J
Memorial Division
D.J
Sen
Odell Huffman
D-Mercer
Warren McGraw
Wyoming
Charles W. Colson
White House
Colson
BSC
Solons
Education
Del
James McNeely
Board of Regents
McNeely
Bluefield State
Cochairman Charles Damron
D-Putnam
Robert Harman
R-Mineral
Dan Burleson
D-Wyoming
Harman
Elks
Taurant
Lakewood Drive
Kenny's
Dunbar
Wanda's
Rondavue
Sissonville Road
Luigi's Cafe
Sissonville
Benny’s
Montgomery
Corner Coffee Shop
Seventh Avenue
Big-O
Institute
Diehl's Restaurant
Nitro
Gino's Pizza
Jack Frost
Greenbrier Street
Kanawha Boulevard
Laidiey Street
Patrick Street
3Rd Avenue
MacCorkle Avenue
Taco Bell
Angelo’s Pizza
Central Avenue
Abraham
Joe
Shadyside Drive
Wee Obituary
BA Sports
Bridge Comics
Ia Television Egrets
Teres Een JA
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