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State Agencies Organization Plan Is Recommended
An expert from West Virginia University told the House Government Organization Committee that state agencies should be reorganized into 11 functions including health transportation corrections and public safety. He urged consolidating licensing into one department and criticized the chief executive’s power to estimate revenue under the modern budget amendment, proposing a legislative budget office instead.
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New Alves Moore Opposes Second Bond Issue in Kanawhe County
Moore rejects a second bond plan yet insists Kanawhe County be funded, threatens court if state funds withheld, and urges a revised, fiscally prudent approach amid a critical energy situation. He warns against submitting plans before the 197d special levy, which carries no tax increase but requires routine VOLES approval.
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Kanawhe County
Legislature weighs tax hike funds and new judge request
A draft bill would permit a general tax to fund convention facilities and a 29 percent tax on existing rates. The judiciary committee backs Cabell County adding another judge, a proposal tied to statewide caseloads. The panel also advances four minor bills and stalls a freedom of information act. They delay ethics committee layperson appointments and set a 7 30 p m meeting in Shawnee Center to discuss boundaries for West Nunbar Institute and Pinewood Park incorporation.
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Legal Aid Seeks New Director for Society
Fredérik Barkus, acting director, says it may take two months or longer to name a permanent head after Rewin McClelland resigned Friday. A selection committee led by Robert E. Magnuson will review applications and recommend a candidate to the board. McClelland declined to give a definite reason for leaving and plans a sabbatical before deciding his next steps.
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Arbitrator finishes hearings in Eastern coal dispute
An arbitrator completed hearings for Eastern Associated Coal Corp. and will issue a decision soon. A spokesman said miners were not returning to work yet. The wildcat strike spread from District 17 and 29 with about 200 miners resuming work on Tuesday after Monday’s walkout at a Pittston prep plant on Rum Creek, Logan County.
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Israel Bomb Sale Cancellation Ready
Washington reports say the Carter administration will cancel the sale of a controversial bomb to Israel. Announcement delayed to avoid embarrassment to Cyrus Vance as he leaves the region. sources say no official word yet. Bombs CB172 and CBV35 described, with destructive capabilities noted.
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Public hearing on legislators pay set for Charleston
The Citizens Legislative Compensation Commission will hold a public hearing in Charleston on February 23 at 1 p.m. to hear comments on salaries and expense allowances for West Virginia legislators. Afterward, executive session may consider changes, with a report to the legislature if approved by a majority.
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Arson Suspected At Elk River Holiday Inn After 11 P.M.
Motel clerks Ken Goff and Bill Brooks report three or four similar arson incidents at the Elk River Holiday Inn since September. Fires were set in trash cans on multiple floors and once in a laundry cart that ignited a wall. Crews were summoned at several blazes after 11 p.m.
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