WV House to vote on raise for school workers and state staff
The House of Delegates faces a Wednesday vote on a Senate bill boosting basic salaries for school cooks janitors and bus drivers by 25 monthly. The Senate approved the measure without dissent and the Finance Committee sent an identical bill plus a 169000 wage-raise package for the executive department to the floor. The article also notes leadership changes at Morris Harvey College amid internal unrest and a divorce, with Belford Roberts named as possible successor though no contact had been made. In a separate case Ohio County Circuit Judge James McClure must explain why he should not be barred from a coal property partition suit brought by Consolidation Coal Co. The bench ruled Stern Bros Inc owns about one third of undivided property in Marion and Harrison counties, valued at 23 million dollars.
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Warnke Says Moscow Talks Not Misread Optimistic On Future
The Nation reports U S arms negotiator Paul Warnke defends Moscow talks as not miscalculated and remains genuinely optimistic about prospects. Secretary of State Cyrus Vance to relay a similar message to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as Soviet leaders rejected two U S proposals. In Plaquemine Louisiana officials begin shutting off utilities for 60 day delinquent accounts under a December city council ordinance. Pontiac Michigan health officials hope botulism outbreak can end without deaths though cases may reach fifty with thirty five reported and two in critical condition.
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Castro visits Moscow to compare notes with Kremlin leaders
Fidel Castro makes a surprise stop in Moscow amid a month long African tour as Soviet leader Podgorny returns from southern Africa. Syrian troops join Palestinian gunmen in Lebanon, signaling widening clashes on the border and possible Israeli response.
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Flood Destroys Creekside Hope In West Virginia
State police continued searching for Mrs. Mary Russell 58 of Glen Morgan who reportedly died by her own action in Beaver Creek. In Mount Hope divers and Red Cross workers hunted a culvert for seven year old Mark Taylor swept into a 500 foot pipe as flood waters rose. Authorities reported evacuations across Mercer and Wyoming counties as roads flooded and towns like Welch Williamson and Logan faced high crests.
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Emergency Numbers for Flood Aid in Southern West Virginia
Governor Jay Rockefeller's office lists hotlines for residents of Southern West Virginia needing flood assistance. Calls connect to state services offering emergency help, shelter information, and resource coordination amid rising flood conditions.
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Meadows Family Survives Flood After Boat Rally
Mrs. Meadows recalls neighbors in a flood where six people, none strong swimmers, managed to upright a capsize boat and crawl back aboard. Cleanup could be the hard part as sand blankets yard and car engine, with hope grass will return soon.
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River Gauges Show Rising Flood Levels Across Counties
Greenbrier river at 14 feet above normal and rising. Lake Bluestone at 27 feet above normal and rising 1 foot per hour with one gate open. Hinton gauge now 8.5 feet.
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Carter Assesses Proposals In Oval Office Meeting
President Carter summoned Democratic leaders for a premaster recess review of energy reform and tax rebate plans facing House resistance. He hosted House Majority Leader James Wright for lunch and prepared a three month agenda to guide upcoming messages and bills on a federal reorganization and a broad energy program.
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Power needs grow as demand doubles in ten years
The speaker stresses that supplying electricity requires planning, new facilities and funds. Growth in electric needs is rising, demanding cooperation from everyone to keep power and fuel available for homes and work. He urges timely, coordinated action.
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Woman Drives Into Rain Swollen New River Near Spanishburg
A Pipestem woman, Margaret Rossi, 2S, drove her car into the New River near Spanishburg during dense fog around 2 am. She was rescued by Ghent Volunteer Fire Department and treated at Princeton Community Hospital for minor injuries. Mercer County deputies investigated.
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Beckley Register Subscription Rates and Tax Details
The Beckley Register announces subscription prices including daily plus Sunday at 91.00 for one year with 1.53 WV sales tax total 92.53. Daily and Sunday only monthly 38.08 with 0.78 tax total 38.78 monthly. Three months 13.00 with 0.41 tax total 13.41. Mail service available where carrier service not established. WV sales tax applies to West Virginia addresses only.
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