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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1977

Page

3

Metric Council Offers Free Book By Stamp And Label

The American National Metric Council asks readers to request its book The Metric System Day to Day using only a 2 cent stamp and a mailing label. If you already wrote, they will handle it. New requests should be addressed with a stamp and self, no envelope.

American National Metric Council

Rhodesia Builder Killed in Shootout Saves Missionaries

An Austrian born builder, Rudi Mogler, 44, died in a shootout with a guerrilla leader at a remote mission near Lupani Rhodesia on August. He drew a pistol and fired, saving Catholic missionaries who were ordered outside by the attackers. The guerrilla leader was killed, and Mogler’s wife mourned yet praised his actions. nun Editha Schuldheis testified Mogler protected the staff as violence erupted.

Wankie Rhodesia Lupani Rudi Mogler Editha Schuldheis Mogler Kogler

Strike UMW relief fears loom after long coal walkout

United Mine Workers leaders warn that cuts or delays in health and pension benefits may be needed as funds face a shortfall from a 10 week wildcat strike that shut Appalachia coal production. Trustees cite a $3.5 million short term loan and say October pensions could be at risk. Miners for Recall move against Miller alleges undisclosed benefit cuts before his election. Miller denies wrongdoing and says no new strikes are expected.

Washington Appalachiad United Mine Workers Arnold Miller Charleston W.va UMW Miller Miners For Recall United Mine Workers Health and Retirement Funds Dune West Virginia Kentucky United Mine Workers Union Bituminous Coal Operators Association

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