Weather forecast regionals and temperatures across states
Central and eastern regions expect warm humid conditions with scattered thundershowers. Highs reach upper 70s to mid 80s in Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Virginia and Kentucky with cooler nights in the 60s to 70s. west areas 65 to 70. Substantial variation by locale with thunderstorms in afternoon and evening.
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Tomic
Ohio
Pennsylvania
St Snowe
Charleston
Forth
Wes
West Virginia
Ars
Tom
Virginia
Kentucky
Fears for Program Voiced by Sarver
The piece reports on political clashes over West Virginia prison reform under Sarver. Crabtree and Gov. Smith discuss Johnson acting alone and the governor's role in handling the dispute. Critics argue permissiveness risks public safety while Sarver contemplates his future after a split within the correction division.
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West Virginia
Carver
Crabtree
Jolson
Sarver
Fairmont
Paul. Crabtree
Smith
Deal
Johnson
Mastin
Jeb
Gun Control Bill Blocked By Vote In House Panel
The vote halted a measure to extend gun controls to rifles and shotguns, including serial number and purchaser data. Backers led by Rep Hechler argued for strong controls, while opponents warned of limiting sportsmen and independence. The committee’s party-line rejection leaves the bill stalled awaiting further action.
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Teller
Johnson Monteay
Washington
Hechler
Congress
National Rifle Assn
ARC Urging Senators Restore $45 Million Budget Cut
The Appalachian Regional Commission asked the Senate to restore about 20 million of the 45 million dollar reduction approved by the House. ARC co chairman Joe Fleming warned several Appalachia improvement programs would be harmed if funds are not restored, stressing the need to maintain highway and health programs to meet planned goals and avoid momentum loss. Senator Robert Byrd supported full restoration, noting the impact on highway funding and state employment while urging timely action before authorization for ARC expires in mid-1972.
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Washington Bureau
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Appalachian Regional Commission
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Cochairman
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Senate Appropriations
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House
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Fleming
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Parkersburg
West Virginia
Cchurch
Dudley Streets
Robert C. Byrd
Byrd
Kentucky
App.jila‘chian Regional Commission
Wildcat strike shuts down Kanawha chemical truck line
The Kanawha Valley’s largest independent chemical truck company, Chemical Tank Lines, closed operations Tuesday after 75 workers walked out in a wildcat strike. Union Local 175 and company reps met but failed to reach a deal. Talks continue. officials say the walkout was unauthorized and affected about 2% of staff.
Annual Shrine Gala Opens Friday in Beckley West Virginia
Beckley hosts the Shrine Nobles and Daughters of Isis from across West Virginia for a weekend gala. Ramadian Temple 127 and Beckley Court 130 serve as joint hosts with 150 attendees registered Friday afternoon at Masonic Hall. The program closes Sunday with a worship service at Centra Baptist Church. A parade at 2 p.m. Saturday precedes the gala ball that night.
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Shrine Nobles
Daughters of Isis
West Virginia
Ramadian Temple 127
E. C. Smith
Illustrious Potentate
Beckley Court
Masonic Hell
South Fayette Street
Centra Baptist Church
City Officer Recalls Tragic Swimming Incident
A deputy described a drowning scene as Hamilton, his wife, and Henderson's girlfriend watched a youth struggle in the water. They surfaced and shouted for help before he went under again. The account follows on page 11 with further details.
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Hamilton
Mvita
Henderson
Band Boosters Plan Fair at High School
Band Boosters organize a fair at Hoover High School to raise funds for the school band. The event will be held on the Herbert Hoover grounds near West Virginia State College campus with a 3 40 p m start and July 16 as a key date for exams and registrations.
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Qian E
Divita
Elk Valley Fair
Herbertly
West Virginia
Hoover High School
Herbert Hoo
Iver Band
Ted
Princeton
N. J
Desperate British Agent Ray Probes Wicks for Help
In London Ray, using the alias Haymond Sneyd, pressed Colvin for Wicks's telephone, hoping to reach the alleged mercenary recruiter for Biafra. Ray claimed to stay at the New Earl's Court Hotel and later phoned again showing growing desperation and claiming Ottawa and Canadian Embassy offered no help.
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Angola
Congo
Colvin
Ray
Wicks
London
Biafra
T Haymond Sneyd
Snade
Earl’s Court
Canadien
Illinois GOP governors race shaping up in primary
Richard M. Nixon collected 19 convention delegates while Everett Dirksen, 72, won the GOP nomination for a fourth Senate term with light opposition from Roy Johnson. Illinois candidates included Ogilvie, Stratton, Altorfer, Sutton, and others in a crowded primary fight.
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Chicago
Richard B. Ogilvie
Richard M. Nixon
Everett
McKinley Dirksen
U.S. Senate
Dirksen
Roy Johnson
Calumet Park
Ogilvie
Cook County
County Board of Commissioners
John Henry Altorfer
Peoria
William G. Stratton
Thomas Sutton
Elmhurst
Embezzlement Charged in Wheeling Union Case
Former union official John H. Kemlowsky arrested on federal charges alleging embezzlement of 96741 from Local 101 of the Employes Union. Warrant accuses him of misuse of funds. preliminary hearing set for July. bond posted at 1000. case connected to U S Department investigations.
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Wheeling
U.S. District Racing Union
John H. Kemlowsky
Kuca
U.S
Mainew & Auc
WECUA
Employes Union
Mbar
F. Wheeling Downe
US. S. Department
Pes Park
Chester
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