West Virginia Flood Stricken Williamson Seeks Aid
Governor Rockefeller declares a state of emergency in ten counties after a devastating southern coal belt flood. He requests federal help and $1 million in emergency relief as residents face 3,000 to 4,000 home losses and critical needs for insulin, baby formula, blankets, and food.
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West Virginia
Jan Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Coal Belt
White House
Mingo County
Charleston
National Guard
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Wilkanson Memorial Hospital Medical
Mingo
Lincoln
Logan
McDowell
Wyoming
Cabell
Summers
Greenbller
Wayne
Raleigh
Matewan
West
Cold spell to ease as snow showers possible tonight
The National Weather Service warns of a 30 percent chance of precipitation tonight as temperatures dip to the mid twenties. A 10 percent chance of snow remains tomorrow with a high in the upper forties. Winds from the south at 10 to 20 mph. The Register offers reader photos on the Second News Front.
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Jazz Pianist War ren recalls touring past with Basie
James Warren now teaches at Gauley Bridge High School and avoids dwelling on his traveling days. Reporter Rebecca Clark details Warren's memories and career shift while Pete Rose earns 375000 yearly with the Reds, yet goes 0 for 4 in season opening win over the Padres.
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James Warren
Count Basie
Warren
Gauley Bridge High School
Rebecca Clark
Pete Rose
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
San Diego Padres
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Williamson Flood Damage Reaches 6 Million and Beyond
Mayor Roy M. Taylor surveys Williamson after Tug River floods. He calls the disaster among the state's worst with at least 300 homes lost and thousands homeless. Recovery may take three years with state and federal aid essential. City officials fear full rebound is unlikely.
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Roy M. Taylor
Taylor
Williamson
First National Bank
Tony Quattro
Wholesale prices surge marking biggest gain in year and a half
March wholesale prices rose 1.1 percent the largest monthly jump in 16 months driven by higher coffee and food costs. Farm and food prices led the rise with coffee, cocoa and tea lifting farm costs 2.5 percent while pork and cereals boosted processed foods.
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Brazil
Department
Arthur Okun
Brookings Institution
Okun
UPI
Carter
Jack Carlson
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
United States
West Virginia House advances driver license photo bill and salary cuts
The House moved a Senate bill requiring pictures on drivers licenses despite objections that it invades privacy. A Rockefeller administration pay bill was trimmed to a 5 percent raise across 23 department heads, replacing higher increases. The Senate awaits action on the measures as the House also advanced a bad check bill and a charity scrutiny bill.
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House of Delegates
James Teets
Rockefeller
Senate
House
Joseph Caudie
Berkeley
Teets
West
Dell
Larry Schifano
Monongalia
Pam Shuman
Brooke
Schifano
Del
Tony Shephred
Senate backs indigent defense bill despite conflict claims
The state Senate approved a bill to cap attorneys' fees at 1000 dollars with 500 dollar expense limits for court assigned cases. current fees are 100 and 200 for misdemeanor and felony cases. Senators Harman Palumbo and Steptoe sparred over potential self interest, Steptoe requesting to be excused from voting. The measure seeks to comply with a state Supreme Court mandate.
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State Senate
House of Lawyers
C.N. Harman
R-Taylor
Senate
Mario Palumbo
Dhanahwa
Robert Steptoe
D-Berkeley
Harmon
Steptoe
Supreme Court
Crab Orchard General Store Robbery Reported
State police say The Little Giant General Store in Crab Orchard was robbed Wednesday evening at gunpoint of about 400 dollars. A man in his early 20s demanded the cash from the lone cashier and fled on foot. Investigating officers are Trp Jerry Dequaise and Trp B A Vaughan.
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Little Giant
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Trp
Jerry Dequaise
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Uaise
B.A. Vaughan
West Virginia lawmakers clash over mine safety rules
Coal producers push to remove laws and shift enforcement to a special board. The WV Coal Association touts the plan while the United Mine Workers warn it would end a century of miners struggles. Two bills approach conference with differing paths for rule making authority between a three member board and a mines director headed board.
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West Virginia Coal Association
Edwin K. Wiles
United Mine Workers
House
Senate
Mining Training, Education and Certification Board
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