Congress Back In Action On Coal Leasing Bill
In the 94th Congress first week back from vacation the House and Senate acted on coal leasing legislation. The bill would require competitive bidding, end leases for long-idle holders, and mandate land-use planning before mining. The House override failed 319 to 380, then passed 344 to 51. supporters say it boosts production and revenue while limiting disruption. Opponents warn it could revive strip mining regulation and raise costs. The measure benefits Maryland and Baltimore port tied to coal shipments.
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Reading reform sparks clash over children’s literacy
A syndicated column by Jenkin Lloyd Jones links read struggles to self image and democracy decline. It cites Russian phonetic schooling advantages and warns of crime, vandalism, and wasted funds in US public education while praising phonics driven reform and renewed emphasis on decoding skills.
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Wallace Keeps Alabama Gov Office Quietly In Power
Montgomery Alabama governor George Corley Wallace begins his day at 7 a.m. with breakfast and family then proceeds through a routine that blends governing with campaign planning. He works from the mansion and statehouse via phone, dictation, and aides, projecting a rugged, common sense image while steering a disciplined campaign for the Democratic nomination.
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Wallace money networks and campaign fundraising claims
Under Snider's direction Wallace used most of the initial two million he raised to access conservative donors. He claims a computerized list of backers and expects two million to yield about eight million with federal matching funds. He says he earned twenty five thousand annually in 1968 and reinvested it, plus up to fifteen thousand for his image rights, mostly returned to campaign efforts.
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Company stores in Virginia coal towns spark anti-garnishment suit
In Appalachia Virginia a United Mine Workers faction sues Westmoreland Coal alleging company store practices imprison workers financially. Attorneys claim wage garnishment and forced patronage violate federal anti garnishment and antitrust laws while miners recount punitive pay deductions and credit control tied to store use.
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Mining towns echo past in Andover store abuses
The piece recalls Tom Tiede forcing miners to spend wages at the Andover company store and notes prices there run 20 to 30 percent higher than rivals. It cites miners’ memories of premarked ballots, coerced credit, and violent outbursts including John Bogus’s gun incident, highlighting ongoing tensions in Appalachia.
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Opposed bill to end nurse board exams in Maryland
Letter to the editor argues against House bill 194 which would exempt all Registered and Practical Nurses from state exams. The writer supports the State Board of Examiners test as ensuring minimal knowledge for safe health care and notes some states may not accept Maryland nurses without the exam.
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Debate on Nursing Bill Targets Standards and Jobs
A Maryland reader questions House Bill 194, arguing it breaks reciprocity with states, lowers nursing school standards, and risks patient care. The letter urges Delegate Webster to reconsider, warning of potential harm to hospitals and public health and noting a desire to protect professional standards. The message also salutes Medal of Honor recipient Eric G. Gibson for gallantry in World War II.
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