Rail Strike Delay Voted as Bargainers Resume Talks
Negotiators in the railroad work rules dispute approved a five day strike delay and resumed bargaining Tuesday. Talks focused on removing 40,000 firemen from freight and yard trains with sessions trimmed to principal parties. Secretary Wirtz did not attend morning talks but was to join later. railroads say outdated rules cost $600 trillion annually in operating expenses.
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Congress urged to help solve flood problem
A West Virginia delegation called on officials in Washington to aid flood relief along the Guyandot River and Logan County. They argued floods worsen each year and threaten the Loganiounty Valley, urging Senate public works support.
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Balloons to Release Gift Packets as State Project Advances
West VirginiaSen. Jennings Randolph and Sen. Byrd urged committee approval of 300000 plus potential extra funds for Army engineers water projects. The plan includes helium balloons releasing gift packets with hospital tickets and a center card, tied to a Capitol Street event at noon.
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