State Firms Get GSA Contracts
Sen Robert Byrd announced two General Services Administration contracts for West Virginia firms. True Temper Corp of Charleston lands an indefinite quantity ax and rake contract for firefighting use while O Ames Co of Parkersburg receives an indefinite quantity hand shovel contract.
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Washington
Robert Byrd
D-W. Va
West Virginia
General Service,Administration
Byrd
GSA
True Temper Corp
Charleston
O. Ames Co
Parkersburg
AFL-CIO Political Arm Weighs Strip Mining Stand
The AFL CIO COPE committee in West Virginia remains cautious on strip mining as two related bills would ask voters to decide on banning coal extraction after December 31 1972. Del. Ph fe Given and Del. Jack E Holt Summers introduce similar measures. Supporters push a public ballot question while opponents see it as up to voters.
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West Virginia
COPE
AFL
J del
Ph Fe
D-Kanawha
Del
Jack E
Stanley
West Virginia Senate votes on death penalty bill
The West Virginia Senate debates a capital punishment bill and votes on its passage. Supporters argue deterrence and justice for murders, while opponents warn of inequities and privacy concerns in school counselor communications. The roll call shows party lines and new senator William Gillian switching positions.
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Nelson
Athat
Furlo
Carl E. Gainer
D-Nicholas
C. M. Hartman
R-Taylor
William R. Sharpe
D Jr
Oae ‘Lewis
Meaey
Nicholas
Moundsville
Harmon
Kenneley Brothers
Martin Luther King
Senate
Arpe
Robert K. Holliday
D-Fayette
Fayette
West Virginia
William Gillian
Judiciary Committee
Deem
Harman
Hubbard
Knapp
Rogers
Sayre
Wolfe
Alty
Ree- Brotherton
Dillon
Galperin
Beall
Fahning
Gainer
Hedtick
Hylton
McCourt
McKown
Neeley
Sharpe
Wallace
Ward
Inmates at Warrensville Heights Work House Escape
Frantic Friday report states 19 inmates escaped from the Warrensville Heights work house Thursday night with 16 still at large. The breakout, described as likely the largest in the institution's 62 year history, led to suspensions of three top officials for 29 days.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Warrensville Heights
Gilly Trial Set for February 22 in Yablonski Murders
Washington County Judge Charles Sweet announced that Paul E. Gilly the Cleveland house painter charged in the Yablonski murders will face trial February 22 The date may be delayed by motions to move the trial to another county and to alter jury selection. Gilly is the second of five defendants in the Yablonski family murders.
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Washington, Pa
Washington County
Charles Sweet
Paul E. Gilly
Yablonski
Sweet
Gilly
United Mine Workers
Joseph Yablonski
Aubran
Buddy” Martin
Claude E. Vealey
Annette
Silous Huddleston
Charters Granted State Corporations
The secretary of state's office lists multiple newly chartered firms in various towns. Key incorporators include E. Glenn Boggess, Edward Z. Boggess, and Ira M. Smith. Principal offices span Charleston, Clarksburg, South Charleston, and Parkersburg with capital amounts ranging from $5,000 to $350,000 and par values of $1 to $50.
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Davellators
Frances Gensandeen
Precess
Nitto
Irene D. Kiser
Souther Appalachian Coal
E. Glenn
Edward Z. Boggess
Obinson
Robert “E. Magnuson
Jean B. Boggess
Ira
M. Smith
Charles ¢. Wise
Chariegton
Princeton
Leatherstone, ‘Inc
More Laran’ Enterprises Inc
West
Clarksburg
Lawrifie Baton
Gladys Jane Patts
Pace Oferta
Anaesa
Joan Lasday
Inanetries Inc
Iffee
Gene's House of Fishers Inc
Riveriela
Comantes
Geraldine DB
Hess
Eugene
Bridgeport
Evelyn J Lamm
Easham
Bluefield
Witz Wy Bloris C. Kaltes
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Carol P. Wilson
Rockwell Steephouse Inc
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Split Hill Construction Co
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Parvalug
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William. G.tal
Johnson
Charles G. Johnson
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D. Staples
South Charleston
Nelson Striegel
David S. Taylor
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Nevada
Feng
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Parkersburg
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Pallice
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Virginia
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Fane
Kathryn Z. Erskine
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St Albans
Felllam B.S Gibson
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L. Core
John Pico
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George Wye
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Barbour County Commission Wins 196000 Grant for Bridge Access
The Barbour County Municipal Building Commission received a 186000 grant approved by the Economic Development Administration. The funds will finance erection of a new bridge to provide access to Philippi, announced in Washington.
Union Organizing in State Exceeds National Average
Chicago AP report cites a firm study predicting 60 percent of state union elections will fail in 1972 amid an upturn. Imberman and DeForest of Imberman Chicago say West Virginia firms show 37 to 85 percent nonunion status gains.
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West Vic
A.gina
A. Imberman
Imberman
NLRB
West Virginia
Two Charges Dropped Capp Fined 500 in Morals Case
U S district judge Merrill Farr ordered Capp to pay 500 dollars and costs with probation after pleading guilty to attempted adultery. Morals charges of sodomy and indecent exposure were dropped. the university case stemmed from Capp inviting a married female student to his motel room for discussions. Capp faced psychiatric treatment as the court urged restraint and refused further punitive actions.
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Gsore
wiEyrmy
Istrutor
Capp
Cappitac
Universit
Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Darcy
Unger
Farr
Cambridge
Mass
Harold Unger
Washington, D.C
Webster A. Hart
Eau Claire
Lawrence W. Durning
Em-Land
East Coast Dock Pact Vote Slated
A national contract vote by East Coast dock union members set for March 8 aims to avert a broad strike and resolve local issues in about 25 ports from Maine to Texas. The agreement covers some 45 000 workers and follows earlier back-to-work orders through mid March.
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Ieg Segal
Nixon
Pacific
Shoremen's
Woul
Csast
W. Gleason
Maine
Texas
Novi
Ninion
Taft. Hartley
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Alhane
Kenna Campaign Plans West Virginia Swing
Democrat Kena M Kenna campaigns for governor visiting Follansbee for the Garibaldi dinner at 5 p.m. and then heads to New Cumberland for an 8 p.m. meeting with the Hancock County Democratic executive committee at the county courthouse.
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Make
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Lee
Kenna
West Vinna
West Virginia
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Follansbee
New Cumberland
Hancock County
Democratic Executive Committee
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