London Firm Pledges Protect Canaan Valley Environment
Allegheny Power System firms and affiliates filed an Initial Statement of Environmental Factors with the Federal Power Commission for the Davis Power Project in Tucker County. The plan envisions 141 million dollar pumped storage hydro facility near Canaan Valley to preserve scenic and wildlife values while creating an economic base and ecosystem in the region. Application with FPC was made June 3, 1970.
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Potomac Edison Co
West Penn Power Co
Vda
Pan
Reneral
Powatt
Co . Vab
Department of Natural Resources and Hauves
West Virginia University
FPC
Two Men Serve as New Mexico Secretary of State
In New Mexico since statehood in 1912 Only two men held the post Antonio Lucero served 1912 to 1918 and Manuel Martinez held 1919 to 1922. The remainder of secretaries have been women.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Antonio Lucero
Manuel Martinez
HEW Asked To Implement Health Act
Senators Randolph and Magnuson urge Secretary Richardson to accelerate the Emergen cy Health Personnel Act of 1970. They call for quick deployment of Public Health Service personnel to areas with critical shortages and for a National Advisory Council on Health Manpower Shortage Areas to aid program development.
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Washington
Jennings Randolph
Warren Magnuson
Dwash
Randolph
Magnuson
West Virginia
Richardson
National Advisory Council On
Flood Devastates Wallace County Community Evacuates
In Wallace, about 30 homes, four churches, and at least five businesses were damaged by flooding after a sudden rise on Saturday night. Some 500 to 600 residents were evacuated by boat with no injuries reported. Electric service was briefly disrupted as trees fell and weather warnings continued.
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Wallace
Harrison County
Humphrey Seeks Limited Terms for FBI CIA Chiefs
Senator Hubert Humphrey announced plans to introduce legislation to limit the terms of the FBI and CIA directors and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He argued the positions hold vast power and access to sensitive information. He spoke at a Bridgeport University commencement news conference.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Hubert Humphrey
D. Minn
FBI
CIA
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Jthey
University of Bridgeport
Windfall Plan Tied to Piston Plane Exit by Air France
Casablanca and London reports say Air France and Jim Slater plan a final Paris Casablanca flight with a life insurance policy worth 24 million dollars. The piston engine executive stated the insured run completes a long fleet retirement and secures a cash windfall for the company.
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Air France
London
Casablanca
Jim Slater
Engine Plane
Air
France
Shouldn't Have to Beg Young to Stay in West Virginia
Secretary of State John D. Rockefeller IV told Collins High School graduates that begging youth to remain is unnecessary. He urged a progressive, livable state to attract young people who seek good jobs and happy lives elsewhere, noting West Virginia must seize opportunities to keep them.
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Westf
Virginia
John D. Rockefeller IV
Oak Hill
Collins High School
Rockefeller
West Virginia
West Virginia Auto Merit Stance Cited by Officials
A state official asserts West Virginia should secure opportunities on its own merits without external advocates pleading its case. The remark emphasizes self reliance and merit-based advancement in state matters.
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West Virginia
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Nitro High School
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Putnam County
Kanaiwwha County
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Christine Lampson
Kanawha
Lampton
Mercer Ele
N.M
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W. Va
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Bloom, Contractors
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Zenith Rca
Motorola
Tappan
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Carbide
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