Survivors Describe Unsafe Conditions At Mountaineer No 9 Mine
Survivors of the Mountaineer Coal Co No 9 mine blast testified at a West Virginia hearing on unsafe practices. An explosion on November 20 trapped 99 men, 21 escaped, 78 remained inside. Miner Henzel Morris, a 30 year veteran, said repeated unsafe practices persisted despite complaints. He cited carelessly left power and dust on equipment. Officials claimed safety measures were in place on his section. The hearing by the state Department of Mines adjourned with 48 of 44 invited witnesses heard. The panel planned to resume December 16.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Mountaineer Coal Co
No. 9
Henzel Morris
Coal Company
United Mine Workers
Federal
Morris
Arthur Merifield
Merifield
West Virginia Department of Mines
Jesse Bowers
Bowers
Lewis Evans
Lynda Bird Shops In Hong Kong During Visit
Lynda Bird Johnson bought silk pajamas for her Marine husband Maj. Charles S. Robb during a Hong Kong stop while her father Lyndon Johnson visited as vice president in 1961. She plans to fly to Bangkok, reunite with Robb, and may meet him in Thailand’s capital. she bought a robe for her sister Luci.
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Treas.utr
Hong Kong
Lyndon Johnson
Lynda Bird
Linden Johnson
U.S
Maj
Charles S. Robb
Vietnam
Bangkok
Robb
U.S. Marine
da Nang
Thailand
Dynasty
U.S. Navy
Dynasty Company
White House
Secret Service
Luci
Patrick J. Nugent
Punishing of Marines Reported
Sen. William Proxmire charges Marines are punished for refusing weekend duty at rifle pits for private gun clubs. He cites pay halts and possible court martial. Defense Department probes GAO questions over whether the pay was legal and notes the Marine Corps chief of staff calls such pay a token of appreciation, not a salary.
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Washington
William Proxmire
Wisconsin Democrat
Clark M. Clifford
Defense Department
Proxmire
Marine Corps
General Accounting Office
W. J. van Ryzin
Marine Corps Chief of Staff
GAO
Pope Paul VI Refuses to Abandon Church Crisis
Pope Paul VI spoke to student priests amid a Vatican crisis describing the church as in an hour of self-demolition. He urged trust in Christ, denied resignation, and said he remains confident despite internal upheaval following the council. The 72 year old pontiff affirmed his vow to meet the challenges rather than retire at age 75.
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Vatican City
Paul VI
Christ
Paul
Jesus
Vatican Cirsmede
Gurist
Bish
Paralyze Victims Wasps Use Paralyzed Prey For Nesting
Wasps provision their nesting places with insects and caterpillars that have been permanently paralyzed by stinging. This method keeps prey alive enough to be consumed later. The behavior highlights the precision of predatory wasps in securing sustenance for their offspring.
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Lynda Bird Shops
Lewis
Bedford
N. Wrenn
M. Maxum Bingham
Alf
A.M
Leq Hughes
Robert Stepienson
Robert L. Green
E. G. Updegrove
Masons
Piedmont
High Point
Hedgecock Builders Supply
Ward Si
Oehigh Point
Urrman
N. Main St
Frank A.siith
Reynolda Manor
Fourth Street
College Village
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