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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1977
Page
1
Coal miners near Cabin Creek threaten further action as Weston Gov. Jay Rockefeller plans to meet this afternoon with wildcat strikers. About 2,000 miners refused to work Monday citing the run down Cabin Creek Road and sharp divisions between devout factions in the area.
John Howard 23, a Moonie, appears in San Francisco Court of Appeals with parents as court rules he and four other church members are freed from parental custody. Margaret Trudeau travels to Boston on private 90 day separation, arriving with three children while Pierre Trudeau skis in Utah.
Israel's Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin faces resignation pressure over an illegal Washington DC bank account and a $1600 fine. His spokesman insists he remains in office until after next month’s elections. Separately, Beirut reports heavy shelling amid border fighting and Peres launches a new campaign with dovish coalition backing.
The flood caused extensive housing and business damage across many counties. McDowell reports 191 destroyed homes and 200 businesses ruined or heavily damaged, while Raleigh and Wayne show widespread home destruction and major damage. County-by-county losses also itemize commercial and industrial dollars in Mingo Greenbrier Lincoln McDowell Raleigh Summers Wayne Wyoming and Cabell.
In Raleigh County Circuit Court, Hin boteree Redden of Shady Spring faces a second trial for the Feb 22 1976 shooting death of Brenda Joann Redden at her brother Michael Mills Daniels home. State Troopers testified including the scene evidence and witness statements as the defense and prosecution outlined whether the act was passion driven or premeditated.
Gov. Jay Rockefeller signed a supplemental legislative appropriation totaling 38.9 million dollars for the Department of Highways and various state agencies. The package includes 19.7 million for expressways and feeder systems, 16.4 million for state local service roads, 1.3 million for non federal aid, and 1.4 million for the equipment revolving account, plus smaller appropriations for Anthony Center and other state bodies. A grand wave adjustment to 200 was vetoed earlier and sent back to the legislature, but the enactment timeline showed signings Friday with announcements delayed until Monday.
West Virginia DNR reclamation chief Ben Green says surface mine operators may exploit a loophole in a new reclamation law. Despite floor efforts, the measure’s strict standards won’t take effect until July 1, and a grandfather clause may exempt preening applications. The bill aims to remove highwalls and require land to be returned to original contours.
Weather details show a 24 hour period ending 10 am with a high of 78 and a low of 51 at 6 30 am. Winds from the west at 16 mph, barometer 30 55 and steady. Temperatures 54.1 at 7 am and 72 at 1 15 pm with sunset 6 57 and sunrise 5 53. Precipitation for period is small while monthly total is 4 52 and yearly total 10 60. Record highs were 76 in 1971 and record lows 18 in 1976.
The text outlines subscription pricing for a West Virginia service with various amounts and dates, mentioning Bechdey and Hinton, a Sunday schedule, a one year option, and mail service limitations. It notes that sales tax applies to papers mailed within West Virginia and should not be charged for papers mailed to other states.
Sophia volunteers quit firefighting within town limits after failing to negotiate a new contract with the town government. Mayor Ernest D Nichols confirmed the action based on a letter from the volunteers lawyer Donald L Pitts. Chief Buddy Houck said the decision ends in town calls, though outlying areas will still be served. The volunteers will not house the towns 7500 gallon pumper or respond to in town calls, citing affordability and existing agreements since 1973.
The Internal Revenue Service announced relief for many property owners affected by a disaster. Taxpayers who filed a 1976 return but wish to claim this year can use form 1040-X. Mark envelopes and forms disaster. IRS offices or the toll free line 1-800-642-1991 offer forms and assistance. IRS staff at Federal Disaster Assistance Administration relief centers can help with extensions.
A Beckley Common Council meeting will hear a proposal for pay raises funded by a fire service fee for city employees. The session includes a final public hearing on the Harper and Ragland roads rezoning and updates from a parking committee and Street Department Director Bob Leeber on speeding on Glenn Avenue.
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