West Virginia dam alerts ignored before Buffalo Creek disaster
State and federal officials acknowledged limited authority as West Virginia officials testified that Buffalo Mining Co. was alerted to spillway needs months before the Feb. 26 collapse that killed 118. Witnesses noted prior impoundment failures and the lack of timely action despite warnings from residents of nearby areas.
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Buffalo Mining Co
Washington
West Virginia Water Resources Division
Buffalo Creek
West Virginia
W. H. Woodrum
Lorado
Hulett C. Smith
Lves
Jacob Javits
R-N.y
Elburt F. Osborn
U.S. Bureau of Mines
Osborn
Donald P. Schlick
Bureau
Nixon’s Warsaw Welcome Draws Huge Polish Crowd
President Nixon, visiting from Tehran, arrived in Warsaw to a throng of about 300,000 Poles who cheered and halted his motorcade. He met Polish Communist leader Edward Gierek and attended a state dinner after a 90 minute discussion before continuing with summit talks in Moscow.
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Warsaw
Nixon
Edward Gierek
Tehran
Iran
Poland
Moscow
Stoat
Help Line Opens Today for Consumer and Legal Inquiries
The Gazette launches "Help Line" to answer questions on consumer issues environment and ecology legal problems not requiring formal opinions and medical questions not needing diagnosis or prescription. Remember the number.
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New Gazette Answering Service
Charleston Gazette Help Line opens June 7
The Charleston Gazette announces a help line for reader questions at 1001 Virginia St. E. Charleston West Virginia 25330. Submit questions now as first answers will appear on June 7.
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the Gazette
Virginia St
Charleston
W. Va
Potential Tragedy Looms Over Four West Virginia Dams
A Senate subcommittee report warns four coal refuse dams near Buffalo Creek face instability and possible catastrophic failure. Amherst Coal Co. dam on Dick Branch, along with Island Creek, DeHue, and Powellton impoundments in Logan County, show dangerous stability and require immediate remedial action to prevent downstream destruction.
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Buffalo Creek
Joseph Holly Jr
Senate Labor Subcommittee
Jees
Harold J. Snyder
West Virginia Public Service Commission
Buffalo Mining Co
Arden L. Cunningham
Logan County
Oval Damion
Washington
Donald Ick
U.S. Bureau of Mines
Schlick
Senate
Amherst Coal Co
Dick Branch
Amherstdale
West Virginia
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Youngstown Mines Corporation
Dehue
Rum Creek
Island Creek Coal Company
Little White Oak Branch
Kelly
Powellton Company
Reckhouse Creek
Man
McGovern Cutback Plan Off Ten Billion in Defense
Pentagon comptroller Robert Moot told Congress that Senator McGovern's proposed defense cuts contain a $10.1 billion pricing miscalculation. Even with the cuts, the Pentagon warns the 1975 budget would fall to about $84.2 billion, leaving forces at or near prewar levels.
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McGovern
Pentagon
Washington
George McGovern
D-S.d
Comptroller
Defense Department
Congress
Robert C. Moot
Defense
Congressional Joint Economic Committee
Valley Plumbers and Pipefitters End Impending Valley Strike
Valley Plumbers Local 651 and Pipefitters Local 625 accepted a new contract hours before a planned midnight strike that would halt most building in the valley. The deal includes a cost of living adjustment and was sealed by a phone call with about 600 members ready to strike.
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Negoralina
Forecast Mostly Sunny and Cool With High Near 70
The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies and cool conditions with a daytime high near 70. Tonight's low is expected in the low 40s as the region settles into mild autumn weather.
Senate panel votes to cut welfare for addicts not in treatment
The Senate Finance Committee voted to terminate the federal share of welfare payments to drug addicts and alcoholics not in treatment. The move would strike a major blow to New York City where about 32,000 addicts and many alcoholics rely on relief.
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New York Times
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
New York City
Senate OKs $1 Billion State Department Bill
The Senate passed a $1 billion State Department authorization with a 76 to 1 vote. Sen. Mike Mansfield of Montana dissented. The measure eliminates Vietnam War termination issues that had delayed action for a month.
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Washington-Ap
Senate
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Byrd Backs Chrome Imports Despite Trade Sanctions
U S Senate approved 40 to 35 an amendment to the State Department authorization bill to allow continued chrome imports from Rhodesia. Senator Jennings Randolph was not listed among the voters.
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Washington
Robert Byrd
D-W. Va
Senate
State Department
Rhodesia
Jennings Randolph
The Gazetteer and Biography Highlights
A listing page shows sections for amusements sports television comic page and editorial notes. Obituary and market briefs appear among the standard newspaper sections with page references.
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Sali
the Gazetteer
City Employes Extend Contract
The contract between Charleston and Local 1548 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees expired at midnight Wednesday. Local president Hollie Brown said members voted to extend day by day until the city recognizes the union. She warned against a repeat of September 1971 but urged the mayor to act.
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Ham
DNP
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Worley
Seattle
Wash
John March
Tidewater
EPA
L. T. Anderson
Mingo
Moore
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