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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1973

Page

10

Fayette Man Dies Week After Wreck

James Pleasant, 31, of Smithers Fayette County died Monday after a one car crash last week that killed 52 year old Gauley Bridgeman. Pleasant had been treated and released after the accident and died following a seizure at his home. He was a World War I veteran and retired miner, survived by wife Carlienease and son James Franklin. Funeral arrangements with Anderson-Harston Funeral Home, Montgomery.

Smithers James Pleasant Gauley Bridgeman Montgomery General Hospital Pleasant William Summers Malden Fayette County St. John’s Baptist Church Montgomery Carlienease James Franklin Spencer Anderson-Harston Funeral Home Montgo

Dolly Sods wilderness status eyed for Monongahela area

A regional hearing in Roanoke on Senate Bill 316 considers designating Dolly Sods and nearby areas in West Virginia and Virginia as national wilderness. Proponents argue for preservation and public lands protection while opponents warn of timber losses and economic impact.

Roanoke Monongahela They National Forest Monongahela National Forest Floyd Haskell P-Colo Conservancy Haskell Sen Public Lands Congress Dolly Sods Eastern National Forest Areas Otter Creek National Forest Laurel Fork West Virginia John Simon Parsons Tucker Randolph Simon Hinch Cliff Lumber Co Monroe County Tennessee Graham County North Carolina Idtiavel Lulu le Pioup Lual Llu Jim Swecker Beckley Highland County Virginia Senate Ted Fearnow Mid-Atlantic Environmental Council

Snake Cult Holds Service At Switzer Church

About 100 people gathered at the Full Gospel Jesus Church in Switzer Logan County for a three and a half hour service led by Rev. Kelly Williams and his son Rev. Richard Williams of Columbus Ohio. The cult cites Mark 16:17 18 as its authority stating believers may handle serpents and endure venom.

Switzer Full Gospel Jesus Church Logan County Appalachian Mountains Kelly Williams Richard Williams Columbus Ohio

Police Probe Break-In at Charleston Department Store

City detectives investigated a break in at the Charleston Department Store at 1609 Washington St. W. about Saturday night or early Sunday. Police reported $200 stolen from the cash register after entry was gained by breaking the front door glass.

Charleston Washington St. W

18 Year Old Huntington Girl Found Dead

An 18 year old Huntington girl, Rosetta Chapman, was found dead outside her downtown home on Monday. Police say she was strangled and the time of death was estimated between 4 and 5 a.m. A neighbor discovered the body.

Associated Press Huntington W. Va Rosetta Chapman Azel Bryant 8Th Avenue

Supreme Court reviews HRC appeal in Morgantown Tenpin Lounge case

The West Virginia Supreme Court granted review of the State Human Rights Commission appeal from rulings against it in a 4th Circuit suit against the Tenpin Lounge in Morgantown. The court split 4-1 with Judge Berry Jr. dissenting on docketing the appeal. The dispute dates to 1969 when two Morgantown black men filed complaints alleging racial discrimination by the private liquor club.

Associated Press State Supreme Court West Virginia Human Rights Commission Tenpin Morgantown High Court Thornton G. Berry Jr HRC

2 Youths Held In Break In

Two Charleston youths ages 16 and 17 are jailed in Kanawha County in a Monday break in at Lowmans Drug Store 1507 Washington St W One boy was inside the store when nabbed the other was arrested at his home The 17 year old suffered a leg cut leaped through a window and was treated at Charleston General Hospital A caller reported the incident The article notes MESA as a new agency enforcing a Coal Mine Health and Safety Act

Charleston Kanawha County Lowman Washington St. W Charleston General Hospital MESA

House Shouts Okay of War Funds Cutoff

The House approved the Senate passed cutoff on bombing in Cambodia after a 204 to 204 tie vote to delay until Sept 1 was rejected. Nixon has 10 days to act after receiving the bill. Final steps include Senate concurrence and printing before Presidential action. WV Democrats split with Hechler and Staggers against postponement while Slack and Mollohan supported it.

The Charleston Gazette Washington Congress U.S Cambodia Nixon Senate West Virginia House Ken Hechler Harley O. Staggers John M. Slack Robert H. Mollohan

Air Pollution Control Extension Refused in West Virginia

Gov. Moore’s bid for a two year extension to meet federal air pollution standards was denied by the EPA General Counsel Allen Kirk in a June 7 letter. Moore had sought a two year delay and had previously filed for a one year extension for sulfur dioxide emissions.

Huntington W. Va Moore West Virginia Huntington Advertiser Environmental Protection Agency Allen Kirk EPA Seing State Air Pollution Control Commission

Grants Awarded for West Virginia Projects by ARC

The Appalachian Regional Commission approved four WV grants totaling 711 437 to buy equipment for the Arch Moore Jr Vocational Technical Center in Ripley 232 000. invest in Huntington bus system 220 787 with 1 600 000 total. develop Pendleton Run recreation area Tucker County 193 650 with 645 500 total. fund a statewide child development coordination 65 000 with 76 960 total. House Appropriations backed nearly 23 million for WV public works including Beech Fork East Lynne Lake Burnsville Lake and R D Bailey Lake projects and Leading Creek Lake planning 70 000.

Washington Appalachian Regional Commission West Virginia Jennings Randolph Robert C. Byrd D-W.va Arch Moore Jr Ripley Huntington Pendleton Run Tucker County House Appropriations Committee Beech Fork East Lynne Lake Burnsville Lake R. D. ‘Bailey Lake Leading Creek Lake

Miller Disgusted With Legislature and Primary Pressure

United Mine Workers President Arnold Miller denounced the legislature’s special session as unresponsive to public interest on the eve of its reopening. He warned he would oppose many Democratic incumbents in May’s primary, saying the union would lobby at the polls rather than in hallways. Miller, a Cabin Creek, West Virginia native, spoke with WSAZ TV.

Associated Press United Mine Workers Arnold Miller Miller Wsaz TV Cabin, Creek W.va

New Mine Office Director Sought

A decision was made not to name Donald Schlick the director of the Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration. Schlick was set to head the agency but opposition from the United Mine Workers and Sen. Robert Byrd led the Interior Department to seek another director.

Washington Donald Schlick Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration Schlick Bureau of Mines United Mine Workers Robert C. Byrd D-W. Va Interior Department

Randolphs Handicapped Bill Okaved

Senate approval follows a unanimous Monday vote on a bill sponsored by Sen Jennings Randolph to extend federal programs for three years aiding education of handicapped children. Randolph notes the reauthorization covers programs administered by the Bureau of Education for the Handicapped in the U S Office of Education and emphasizes continuing work.

Washington Senate Jennings Randolph D-W.va Bureau of Education For the Handicapped U.S. Office of Education Randolph

Garter Snake Bites Swimmer At Rock Lake Pool

Bruce Dorsey a 16 year old from Gordon Road South Charleston was bitten by a garter snake while swimming at Rock Lake Pool. He was treated at Thomas Memorial Hospital for a small puncture wound to his thumb and released. The incident occurred when he tried to fling the snake away as it approached in the water.

Bruce Dorsey Gordon Road South Charleston Rock Lake Pool Dorsey Thomas Memorial Hospital

City of Hope Plans Charter Meeting Tonight

The Greater Kanawha Valley Men's Executive Council charter meeting for City of Hope National Medical Center is set for 6 30 p m at the Daniel Boone Hotel William Kaufman Midwest director for City of Hope will be guest speaker City of Hope describes itself as a national free nonsectarian pilot medical center

Greater Kanawha Valley City of Hope National Medical Center Daniel Boone Hotel William Kaufman Midwest City of Hope

Help Wanted Classifieds Dense with Local Job Ads

A long job ad page listing numerous openings across Charleston and nearby areas. Positions include clerical secretaries, receptionists, bookkeepers, sales reps, engineers, dishwashers, waitresses, housekeepers, drivers, painters, and management trainees. Many postings include age or experience notes, wages, and contact details or box numbers.

Southeast Asian Films Highlight November Festival

Kuala Lumpur Malaysia announces the ASAN third annual festival featuring top films from Southeast Asian nations. An official said the event showcases diverse regional cinema and cultural output.

Kuala Lumpur Malassia The Association of Southeast Asian Nations Organization

Dissatisfied? Help Wanted at S32 CoRR

A terse classified note asks for waitresses and mentions a call to contact She To at S32 CoRR. The fragment hints at a staffing request and a location code, with no further details.

Nationwide sales leads seek managers and sales reps

Classified notices seeking experienced sales managers and reps in Charleston West Virginia area and throughout West Virginia. Listings promise top commissions, no upfront investment, fringe benefits, and potential earnings over thirty thousand dollars yearly. Contacts include Mr Harris at 904 396 1707 Carol Day 518 488 4781 Nancy Parent 252 9275 Jim Cole Sam Blum and various agencies.

Montgomery Ee Defy Sree Army-Navy Club McFarland Street Charleston Carol GSO Goodwill Industries C & B Toy Club, Inc Vibehits Warminster Pennsylvania Oui Ty Ellen Ena Homestead Hot Springs Virginia Philadelphia C-O Gazette-Mail North Eastern Trucking Company Don Beck Starita Road Charlotte N.C Electrolux Call Baltimore Professional Placement, Inc Atlas Box Wheeling W. Va Fa Ee Allstate Iservice Golf Mountain Exxon Harris Carol Day Nancy Parent Iman West Virginia Jim Cole Holiday Inn East Huntington Sam Blum Parkersburg INC

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