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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1972

Page

11

Fischer Near Victory In World Chess Championship

In Reykjavik Iceland Bobby Fischer trails Boris Spassky by one point with 20 games complete as the 21st match begins. Spassky plays White and must win to stay alive for the title in the 1972 world championship. The stage is set for a decisive stretch as Fischer smiles and accepts a draw to place him within one point of the title.

Jim Ward Reykjavik Iceland UPI Bobby Fischer U.S Larry Evans Spassky Fischer Sfar Boris Schmid Bobby Snick Eiaieh Tet Beinss Ta Wad Lothar Uc Cuenc Leningrad RBS Boris Spassky-Bobby

Federal level urged to order workmen's compensation reforms

AFL-CIO leaders urged Congress to require federal standards for workmen's compensation next year, rejecting a three year delay recommended by a federal study commission. They argued states are unwilling or unable to reform their programs and pressed for a high priority federal standard in 1973. James Abbott McNeill Whistler adopted the butterfly symbol to sign his nature paintings.

Chicago UPI Afl-Cio National Workmen’s Compensation Commission Afl-Cio Executive Council Congress Commission The Labor Council James Abbott McNeill Whistler

States Won't Pay Trooper Escorts Spark Friction

West Virginia officials dispute use of out of state troopers for civic escort duties after criticism that neighboring states do not cover costs. Maryland and Virginia officials defend in state cooperation while reiterating limits. The debate follows a controversy over escorts for Sam Winer, national Jaycee president, and a separate bicycle accident in Wenatchee.

Charleston W. Va UPI West Virginia Michael Donahoe Bureau of Community States Services Pennsylvania Charleston Gazette the Gazette Col Thomas S. Jotata Wmnalina Smith Virginia Maryland Sam Winer New Martinsville Atlanta

State Wards Off Gypsy Moth Threat

Charleston West Virginia CAPD State Agriculture Commissioner Gus R Douglass said initial surveys found no egg masses in three counties where adult male Gypsy moths were trapped. Male moths were reported in Jefferson Berkeley and Hampshire countys traps and surveys will continue to assess infestations.

Charleston W. Va Gus R. Douglass Douglass Jefferson County Berkeley Hampshire

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