Mine Safety Row Warps Through Senate Draft Process
Washington reports a Senate labor subcommittee will draft a final coal mine health and safety bill in coming weeks. Senator Jennings Randolph faces criticism over loyalties to miners versus coal operators as Ralph Nader attacks the bill’s protections, while Randolph defends past work and promises strengthen current law. The debate may delay final action for months as lobbying intensifies.
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Washington
U. S
Senate Subcommittee On Labor
Jennings
Randolph
D-W
Aso
Het
Tarbor
Ralph Nadert
Alg Isvauer
Mier
Walter J. Hicke
Hickel
Nader
House
House Labor Committee
West Virginia
Hill
Ken Hechler
Day
Masrinn A. Williams
D-N
Hechler-Williams
Black Lung Bill in Ohio Weakened by Committee
The Ohio Commerce and Labor committee weakened a bill to grant coal miners with black lung disease workers compensation, changing the occupation category to reflect disease from permanent partial disability. Sponsor Rep. Keith McNamara notes few Atlas openings in Appalachia would leave miners without benefits if they stay in mining.
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New York Nimes
Randolph
Ohio
Columbus
Ohio Commerce and Labor Committee
Svorkman
Keith McNamara
McNamera
Appalachia
Cabell Man Is Acquitted In Slaving
Huntington—Danny Duvall of Huntington, 22, was acquitted on involuntary manslaughter after a new trial ordered by the State Supreme Court. He had been convicted of voluntary manslaughter last year for a Huntington street fight in July 1966 that caused the death of 2 year old Joseph J. Stender of South Point, Ohio. The jury deliberated about 30 minutes before finding him not guilty.
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Huntington
Danny Duvall
State Supreme Court
Common Pleas Court
Duvall
South Point
Ohio
Joseph J. Stender
The
Deval
Rit Stender
Boulez Named Music Director of New York Philharmonic
The New York Philharmonic named Pierre Boulez its music director for a three year term starting in 1971 succeeding Leonard Bernstein. Boulez conducts without a baton and writes precise atonal works, contrasting Bernstein’s lively, gesturing style.
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New York
Pierre Boulez
New York Philharmonic
Leonard Bernstein
Boulez
Two Hurt in Bridge Crash Near Kanawha City Bridge
Charleston police report a mother Linda Smead aged 24 and her one month old son Thomas were slightly injured when her car missed the southern approach to the Kanawha City Bridge. Both were treated and released from Charleston Memorial Hospital for abrasions.
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Charleston
Kanawha City Bridge
Charleston Memorial Hospital
Linda Smead
Soulh Park Rd
Thomas
Welfare Chief to Address Nanawha Valley Council
State Welfare Commissioner Edwin F. Plawersill will speak Thursday at the annual meeting of the Community Council of Nanawha Valley. The program begins at noon in the banquet room of St Marks United Methodist Church. Pope Paul VI statue carving and fishing season notes appear in scattered fragments from the Paris Parisian bureau.
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Edwin F. Plawersill
Community Council of
Nanawha Valley
St Marks United Methodist Church
Pope
Saq Pausa
Brazil
Paris
Sao Cartaneramen
Pope Paul VI
St Peter
FTC Approves Island Creek Maust Coal Merger
The FTC tentatively approved a merger between Island Creek Coal of Cleveland and Maust Coal and Coke of New York under the failing company doctrine amid concerns over reduced competition. The majority said the deal would raise Island Creek's share of U S bituminous coal output from 4.76% to 6.04% while the dissent warned the decision relied on insufficient information.
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FTC
Island Creek
Maust
Washington
Con
Federal Trade Commissonn
Occidental Petroleum
sCorp
Island,Creek Coal Co
Maust Coal and Coke Corp
Philip Elman
Mary Gardiner Jones
Occidental
Ncertain
Paul Rand Dixon
Everette Macintyre
Consolidation Coal
Peabody Coal
New York City
Service Corps Calls In Desperate Straits
The Litmember volunteer group faces a summer program halt after Gov. Moore vetoed a $64,000 federally financed plan. Director Thomas Laqueut says private funds must be found by Thursday to keep volunteers employed and avoid college dismissal. Kanawha Valley Americans for Democratic Actions criticizes Moore as obstructive and self serving.
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West Virginia Service Corps
Thomas Laqueut
Moore
Peace Corps
Terry Kerns
Gov. Moore
Kerns
Tom Hutto
Kanawha Valley
Americans For Democratic Actions
Service Corps
Rockefeller
Resigning OLO Chief Commended
RIPLEY J Jefferson Monroe resigned as director of the state Office of Economic Opportunity. The Conference of Community Action Directors of West Virginia passed a resolution praising his leadership at Cedar Lake. A former Presbyterian minister in McDowell County Monroe has led OBO since November 1968 and will join West Virginia Tech as assistant to President Lennard Nelson and director of the Tech Foundation on July 1.
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Ripley
J. Jefferson Monroe
State Office of Economic Opportunity
Conference of
Community Action Directors
West Virginia
Cedar Lake
Monroe
McDowell County
OBA
Lennard Nelson
West Virginia Tech
The
Tech Foundation
Tech Starts Its Graduate Classes
West Virginia Tech expands engineering education with a new graduate program offering a master of engineering degree. The curriculum will run alongside existing bachelor programs in chemical, electrical, civil, and mechanical engineering with courses starting July 1, including Advanced Suit Mechanics and Matrix Analysis.
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Montgomery
Scnoui
West Virginia Tech
Wn Net
Allbachelors de Crée
Iweig
New Post Office Planned for McDowell County
The Post Office Department seeks bids to build and lease a new post office in McDowell. Postmaster Ruth Boneta says the lease runs five years with five option years. The building will occupy 7498 square feet and be on local tax rolls. Bidding documents available from Thomas W. Mathis, Post Office Box 149, Legan 2540.
Jones Named Acting Director of Veterans Education
Harmon Jones, veterans education program specialist with the State Department of Fratca, was named acting director of veterans education and training. Supt Rex M. Smith announced Jones joined the department in December 1997. Doctor Eugene Theonen, who held the post, left May 31.
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Harmon Jones
State Department of
Fratca
Hon
Veterans
Rex M. Smith
Jones
Department
Sue Cards
Eugene Theonen
Ued
Second Indictment In Obstructing Case Is Dropped
In Kanawha County Intermediate Court a second indictment against Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cleo Conk for obstructing officers Barker and Crank, both Dunbar Police Department members in May 1968, was dismissed after the husband was acquitted on the related charge and the woman’s indictment folded. The husband’s appeal of a public intoxication conviction also was dismissed.
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Robert Cleo Conk
Kanawha County
Barker
Richard W. Crank
Crank
Dunbar Police Department
J. P
Lost and Found and Misc Announcements
Lost and found notices list a gray cat with white near Barbar 12th Street with reward 708-0315 after 4. Another calico kitten near Connell Road Loudon Heights Road reward 342-2481. Female calico with stitches near Dr Philip's Hospital or Spring Hill Bakery reward Pib-S242. Black tan white female beagle near Bakers Fork and Walnut Gan reward 725-922. Norwegian male cat reward 344-3167. Redish yellow male cat near ARP Store St Albans reward 727A. Gold wrist watch reward 342-486 near Charleston High School or bus. Prescription sunglasses near Bear Theatre reward 925-878. Lost sister puppy black and white male near Louden Heights reward 345-9176. Also various ads for academies, portraits, private detective services, stamps, and other notices.
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Barbar
12Th Street
Reward
Éollan
Connell Road
Loudon
Heights
Dr. Philip's Hospital
Spring Hill Bakery
Beagles
Bakers Fork
Wallnut Gan
Charleston
National Bank
O. J. Morrisons
Seeanya
Tost
Vicinit
St. Alvans
Charleston High School
Bear Theatre
Louden Heights
Employment opportunities and pay rates across multiple jobs
A jumble of help wanted ads offers positions in parts management and GM experience, mechanics, bookkeepers, carpenters, bricklayers, tax and franchise opportunities, summer jobs for college students, collections, and sales. Pay ranges vary from hourly to salaried, with locations in Beaufort SC, Springfield VA, and Charleston WV area, plus benefits such as vacation and health plans. Strong entities include Beaufort, South Carolina. Springfield, Virgin. GreeK opportunity. Logan Welch. WH & R Black. Gazetter. Ar. MacAlister. Grand aducative. Chariistor.
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Tire
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Reservoir Road
Springfield
Virgin
Call
America
Logan — Welch
Brinceton Hinton
Oak Hill
Mt. Hope
Montgomery
Spencer — Sutton —_ Gastaway
Clendenin
WH & R
Gazert
Kom Park
Snelling & Sneling Central
W. VA
NES
Williams Lule
Wile Suppevisor
Shou
Inremar Dan
Bal Crranany
Virginia
Paltschurch
Acteiof
Umma
Gazeltpeart
Beauly Manor
Bigley Avenue
Sonbiele
Eyner
Ruth
Feline
Snelling Beakfast
Pee East City
7Th Avenue
South Chartestan
Central First
Bare Ofice Mgr
Travel, Top Co
Fee. d
NCR
Guarrter Sr Church
South
Ted Talent
Mary K. Spencer
Eve
Corral Club
Iralnir Orparam
MacAllister
Humphrey's
Bisley Avenue
Charleston
Riviera
Kanawha Boulevard
Bell
Quarrier Central
Pe Gardnac
Cleanirs
Lee Stree
Wornac
Belle’ Igh
Capital
Shoney’s
Oulevard
Patrick Street
West Virginia
Culrigat
Red
Washington Streets
Help Wanted Females and Clerks in WV Area
Numerous classified ads seek female office staff and sitters, and male and female workers. Listings include job openings for clerks, secretaries, manufacturers reps, service personnel, and restaurant staff. Locations span Charleston Kanawha area with references to West Virginia employers and local hotels.
Service Representative for Major Automobile Company
Hiring ad seeks experienced service managers and skilled mechanics to call on franchised dealers. Requires travel readiness, relocation ability, and college exposure. Includes starting salary near 750 with commissions and bonuses, company benefits, car, and expenses. References to multiple employers and contact numbers.
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NENTE
Aldans
Wanted newspaper pressmen and sales staff for agency
Help wanted for newspaper pressmen journeymen with benefits including paid vacation pension hospitalization and life insurance. Contact H. R. Harris at Virginia Sh. Charleston WV FAO pressream or phone 348-4894. Also advertises aptitude tests for salesmanship with salary commission and training details. 8-Male Help Wanted.
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Sue Hart
i_EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
Smelire Lady
South Charleston
Ge Dag Wousekeeper
Ousekeeper
Kelly
ERO
Reserve Life Insurance Company
Washington Street
West
Charleston
Rose City
Lee Street
Co Gazette- Ical
Sue Whittington
Capital Employment Agency
Jurse Aide
Harrell Nursing Home
Virginia St
Snelling & Snelling
Parson Gardner's
Snelling & Sealing Wack
Nitra
Cal Ruth Ash
Snelling & Sne
Garden of Eden
E. Washington Street
Percon
Southern Kitchen
Motarkle Avenue
Kanawha City
H. RP Harris
Virginia Sh
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Baily
Wil Travel
Weber
Cochrane
Civic Center
Mr. Brown
Oweatiantarss Rae
Service Bureau
Bobby
Slendale
Fraceland Memi Park
Gable
Ar. MacAlister
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Chariistor
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Kanawha
Wierre
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Arge International Company
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Wheelee
Ruffner_Hotel
England Amusement Company
Purdy
Missouri
Eddie England
Eurpel
Motorkls Avenue
W. Stairs
Mobility Unlimited, Inc
South Squirrel Road
Auburn Heights
Michigan
Agaly
Cates
Seal
Ebreter
France
Sfeset
Textile Printing Co
Challenooga
Tenn
Burne
Montgomery Iran & Metal Co
Hugheston
Tele
Kim Park
Snelting & Snelling
Tong
Lea Ar
Co Gazette-Mall
Fred Smith
Lakedale
Trenton
Newsey
SAGA
ARC Welders
ACF Industries, Inc
American Car & Foundry
3Rd Avenue
Fmnc Inorganic
South Charleston, West Virginia
Contax
Charleston Daily Mail
City of
Mr. Marcum
Mr. Snyder
Charmaen Gazette
Eal Mal
Rath Gazette & Baily
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