11 Dec 1972
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1972
Page
1
Mullens Assembly No. 19 of Rainbow for Girls conducted initiation services at the Mullens Masonic Lodge Banquet Room with Sabrina Snyder as candidate. Officers and members listed by name attended, and plans were made for a Christmas party and caroling on December 20 with guests Miss Marion Molley and Mrs. Marie McKinney present.
A Friday evening party at the Sullivan home honored Debbie Sullivan on her 12th birthday. Guests enjoyed records, dancing, games, prizes, and refreshments.
In Davis California UPI reports that 26 000 veterinarians work in the United States and the National Academy of Sciences estimates 42 000 more will be required to tend ill animals by the end of the 1970s.
A multi agency board chartered after the Buffalo Creek disaster will release findings in Huntington this week. The panel found no new evidence of severe hazards among about 160 coal refuse dumps inspected, while state notices ordered immediate corrective action at 23 sites involving major coal firms across West Virginia.
London reports a British law bars altering or demolishing any building listed as of special architectural or historical interest by the Secretary of State for the Environment. About 147000 such buildings are ilisted.
Home decoration experts advise on selecting safe trees and maintaining freshness. The piece compares Scotch pine, Douglas fir, balsam fir, and spruces, noting growth, needles, fragrance, and cost while urging proper storage and water for a healthy tree. It warns against hazards from heat sources and faulty wiring, and cites National Christmas Tree Growers' Association and Agriculture Department standards.
Folklore offers many storm safety tips but experts urge practical steps from GAB. Stay indoors during storms, seek shelter in metal buildings or low ground if unlucky outdoors, and avoid water, open windows, and metal objects as lightning danger. In tornadoes instant shelter below ground is safest with an interior wall shield.
Dr Ermesto R Poral and wife Rita Basa Poral of Mullens held a dinner party to celebrate becoming naturalized U S citizens. Poral, staff anesthesiologist at Wyoming General Hospital, arrived in Mullens in 1967 and is active in local clubs and medical societies. Poral and his wife are residents at 502 Moran Ave and have two children Catherine and Maria.
Space Center Houston reports doctors changed Apollo 17 meals to spread potassium intake across multiple drinks and foods after astronauts including John W. Young suffered stomach acidity and irregular heartbeats from concentrated potassium in orange juice. The revised menu reduces single-dose flavors while offering grape drink tea cocoa options.
Mullens Rotary Club heard a report on the county Toy Fund drive with over 1300 dollars raised. W E Hartsell said welfare letters were sent to eligible families for a December 16 Christmas party and 1600 children were targeted to receive toys.
The Clifftop mine of Westmoreland Coal Co's Winding Gulf Division is closed per J J Ketz general manager. He cites strict health and safety enforcement and numerous wildcat strikes as the cause, with about 60 workers laid off.
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