Striking miners roam Alabama as violence erupts
About 1,000 United Mine Workers strikes roamed across northeastern Alabama and eastern Kentucky in the third week of a nationwide stoppage. In Pisgah Alabama strikers attacked Sand Mountain Minerals Pit No 2, burning a mining office and damaging vehicles while deputies warned non union mines to close. Sheriff Bob Collins reported 200 to 300 protesters clashed with workers leaving Pit No 2, leaving several people injured. State troopers were dispatched to Alabama to help maintain order amid the widespread disruption reaching West Virginia and Kentucky.
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Arab Purchases Major Share of Bert Lance Bank Stock
An Arab businessman, Ghaith R. Pharaon, plans to buy 60 percent of Bert Lance's over 200000 NBG shares for 20 dollars each, yielding about 2.4 million dollars. Lance, former budget director, resigned amid banking controversy and owes about 9.3 million in liabilities. Three other large NBG shareholders may also sell. Approval hinges on bank directors and Pharaon evaluating finances.
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Robert A. Altman
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Counties To Share In Sewer Funds
Gov. Joseph Teasdale announced Missouri counties may share about 1 million dollars in federal funds to aid water and sewer projects. The funds, distributed by the Department of Natural Resources, depend on planning compliance and local financing, with 52 counties listed as eligible.
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B.J. Washburn
PSC
Union Electric Co
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Governor Dixy Lee Ray Holidays Calendar Draws Buzz
Washington governor's office distributes twenty thousand calendars showing Dixy Lee Ray against an orange Puget Sound sunset. Campaign workers and friends commissioned the gift, with private donors covering about $2,000 in costs.
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Dixy Lee Ray
Puget Sound
Linda Blair Charged In Cocaine Ring Extradition Sought
Florida officials seek Linda Blair extradition after she is charged in a nationwide cocaine ring. The Exorcist actress is free on bond in Connecticut after being charged with conspiracy to buy or sell cocaine. Authorities say more than 30 people were arrested in Jacksonville with millions in drugs involved.
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Miss Murphy Attends Mothers and Infants Seminar
Patty Murphy of Mexico represented Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville at a seminar on care of mothers and infants held recently at the university.
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Northeast Missouri State University of Kirksville
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