Boyle Testimony Concludes Case in UMWA Suit
In Washington UPI report on the high stakes trial, Boyle completes testimony as plaintiffs rest their case in a conspiracy suit against United Mine Workers leaders. Judge Gesell weighs directed verdict motions, with key figures including Cyrus Eaton and BCOA implicated in pension and fund management questions.
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Survior Is Pulled From Los Angeles Hospital
Survivor is pulled from a Los Angeles hospital as city hall plans to accommodate late office seekers during a holiday closure. No Republicans filed for council seats in Wards I and V, while four Democrats seek at large posts. incumbents Dr. Paul H. Loflin Ward II Leroy Nathanael Sorrells Ward II and Mrs John are listed among Democratic candidates.
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Slim Ingerson
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New Federal Explosives Rule In Effect
New rules require licenses for manufacture sale or use of explosives and impose strict penalties for false statements. The regulation mandates permits for interstate purchases and emphasizes safe storage and age or conduct restrictions for licensees and buyers. The text also notes earthquake damage in the Los Angeles area and related public safety actions.
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One Killed As Frisco Police Copter Crashes
In San Francisco a new police helicopter crashed in Lake Merced during approach. Patrolman Charles Logasa died after being trapped in the cab for 40 minutes. Patrolman Stanley Odmann escaped with minor injuries. The craft had begun night patrols January 20 and aided arrests and vandalism reduction but faced criticism for noise and bright spotlight.
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Picketing and Bomb Incident Reported NearbyEmbassy
A bomb damaged part of the U S Embassy wall but caused no injuries as workers examined the blast site. In related debate West Virginia strip mining faces a potential phaseout with estimates of 3902 to 6700 jobs affected, depending on the industry source. The Beckley seam lies deep and narrow, limiting deep mining viability.
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Strip Mine Protest Tangles Coal Business and Pickets
Senators toured the Rowland Mine as Consolidation Coal Co and C and O Railways faced a $16 million investment and disruption claims. A disabled miners group staged pickets over pension funds. attorney Richard Bank argued the activities were informational and protected, while Payne and others faced contempt and jail time.
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Legislature Continues Debate On Pay Parity For Boards
The state legislature considers extending equal pay to members of the state board of education and other public boards as discussion continues from page 1. The issue centers on funding and compensation parity across boards.
Indochina Losses Rise in South Vietnam Campaign
The tally climbs to at least 21 Americans killed and 52 wounded as 9,000 U.S. troops press the drive along the border near Khe Sanh amid a shelling attack on an American unit. Lon Nol’s stroke and a power shift in Cambodia are noted in dispatches.
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Funeral services for Mrs Oma Meadows
Oma Meadows 60 of Rhodell dies after long illness in local hospital. Funeral 1 pm Sunday at Westview Church Odd with Rev Howard K Manning officiating. Burial in Shrewsbury Cemetery Ghent. Survived by husband William and eight children, plus two brothers and three sisters. Body to be taken from Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home to daughter’s home for calling hours.
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Norma) Blevins
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Margie) Jinette
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Rosa) Shumate
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Mary) Luck
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Wayne Keaton
Hattie Bragg
Greenwood
Jennie Roark
Nettie
Vernie Prince
Tommy Shuamate
Rites Set for Pearl Stevens and Alfred Hymon
Final rites for Pearl Virginia Stevens 69 of Oak Hill will be at Tyree Home Chapel with burial at High Lawn Memorial Park. She died Wednesday night after a short illness and leaves sons Thomas Q and George F and daughters Nancy Zink and Doris Jean Botsford among many relatives. Rites for Alfred Hymon 50 of Scarbro will be at New Hope Baptist Church Whipple with burial in Greenwood Memorial Park after a short illness. He is survived by three brothers and three sisters and other relatives. Friends may call tonight at the funeral parlor in Greentown.
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Fayetteville
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Scarbro
Edward Hyman
Washington, D. C
Taylor seeks end of general school fund plan
Charleston State Schools Superintendent Daniel B. Taylor asked lawmakers to abolish the general school fund and transfer revenues earmarked for it to the state's general revenue fund. The move would shift financing for education into broader state budgeting.
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West Virginia Education Budget Struggles Highlight State Aid
Taylor said cigarette tax revenue funds lose $765000 last year and about $750000 the year prior, tying state aid to earmarked taxes. Despite enrollment drops, 29 of 35 counties show increases. A seven percent overall salary rise for department employees is requested, with a three percent merit raise for those already earning higher pay. He urged education-led state reform.
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Valley Schools Reopen As 148 Remain Closed For Repairs
Most Los Angeles schools reopened Thursday while 148 in the San Fernando Valley stayed shut as engineers checked structural damage. A district spokesman said over 100 plumbers and carpenters were repairing damages and thirteen buildings suffered major structural harm.
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McCloskey Urges Students to Back McGovern-Hatfield Plan
Republican figure McCloskey, a Korean War veteran who rose to prominence by defeating Shirley Temple Black in a GOP primary, calls on students to pressure Hawish congressmen to support the McGovern Hatfield proposal amid warnings that South Vietnam could fall if Vietnam policy grants are given.
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Final rites for William F Patton in Sophia
Final rites for William Francis Patton 48 of Midway will be at 2 p m Saturday in Williams Funeral Home Chapel Sophia with Revs R F Todd and Okey Cox in charge Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens He died Thursday in a local hospital after a long illness Born May 10 192 in Hammond Ky he was the son of the late Emmett and Maggie Jordan Patton Survivors include his wife Helen Warren Patton four daughters Wanda Mills Connie Lois and Linda Patton two sons Dale and Eric Patton a sister Virginia Evelyn Boone of Union and a brother in Raleigh County Friends may call after 6 p m today Pallbearers listed.
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Gene Buckland
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Frederick Arthur Bailey
Greenville
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Shady Spring
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Hinton
Sylvia Jones
Oxon Hill
Foneral
Martha J. Willis
Nancy Birchfield Milam
Gobbler’s Knob
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Sullivan
Coal City
Miss Milam
Dawney Willis
Carlos Williams
Watercar
Iva James
Nancy Buchannon
Pineville
Final rites set for Thomas Lafferty 64 Eccles
Ben T. Lafferty announces funeral services for Thomas Lafferty of Eccles age 64 who died after a long illness. The service at Pine Grove Church is at 2 30 p m Sunday with Rev John Richardson officiating. burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. He was born June 9 17 at Slab Fork and was a retired miner formerly with West Gulf Coal Co. He is survived by his wife Mrs Brodie Massey Lafferty three sons Agie of Roanoke VA Waller and Roger of Eccles two daughters Billie Pinson Springfield Ohio and Patricia Elly Roanoke VA two brothers Walter Plymouth Michigan and Jim Lafferty Tampa Fla three sisters Peart Cook Ravencliff Nancy Thomas Mullens and Bertha Huston Marietta Ohio. Friends may call Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home after 4 p m Saturday.
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Pine Grove
John Richardson
Slab Fork
Lester Church of God
West Gulf Coal Co
Brodie Massey Lafferty
Bertha Huston
Marietta
Ohio
Chamberlain Resigns From HRC to Join Federal Post
George Chamberlain resigns as assistant director of the West Virginia Human Rights Commission effective March 1 to join the U S Department of Defense as a compliance specialist at a Charleston federal building.
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Oil Pact Stalls Over Wording in Tehran Talks
In Tehran a $1 billion oil price agreement between producers and 22 Western firms stalled over guarantees against OPEC pressure. Delegates from Iran and Gulf states could not agree on clauses, delaying a settlement expected Saturday.
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