Moore outlines West Virginia budget and death penalty proposal
Governor Arch A. Moore Jr. delivered a state of the state address urging a 525.5 million budget and backing a bill to reinstate the death penalty for certain crimes while seeking life terms for hard drug pushers. He highlighted 200 bills introduced and praised 70 percent federal funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission for the New River Gorge Bridge project in Fayette County. Senate President William T. Brotherton Jr. and House Speaker Lewis McManus sat nearby during the joint session.
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Government drops Whitten case in federal hearing
In Washington UPI reports the federal government dropped all charges against reporter Les Whitten and two Indians Anita Collins and Hank Adams after a preliminary U S District Court session. The grand jury refused to issue an indictment and the prosecutor moved to drop the charges.
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Florist reports man sent 43 dozen roses to 43 women
Marie Turra of East Point said an Atlanta man ordered 43 dozen long stemmed red roses for Valentine's Day and sent them to 43 different women at a total cost of 1078 dollars. Names of the man and his women friends were confidential.
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Weather Outlook Beckley and Vicinity Snow Chance
Cloudy today through Friday with light snow accumulating about one inch this afternoon and tonight. Temperatures fall to the low teens by sundown. Friday remains cold with a chance of light snow flurries and highs in the upper teens. Precipitation probability 70 percent today and tonight, 20 percent Friday.
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Rules Debate Marks Start Of State Legislative Activity
In Charleston West Virginia lawmakers opened the session with a special calendar allowing leadership to control what comes to the floor. Senate rules and procedures sparked friction as members debated open meetings and the power of the rules committee. Key measures included witness immunity for reporters and a push to tighten open-record laws.
Merger urged for western railroads
Washington report says ICC should consolidate western lines into four superlines. Administrative law judge Nathan Klitenic proposes four coast to coast systems built from Rock Island Southern Pacific Union Pacific Kans as City Southern Missouri Pacific and other routes. If approved, four efficient networks would serve major producing and consuming areas with strong finances and nationwide reach.
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West Virginia lawmakers clash over strip mine reclamation funding
In Charleston Governor Arch Moore faces opposition from lawmakers and coal operators over using revenue sharing funds for orphan mine reclamation. Robert Handley of the Mine Workers union argues coal companies should pay the costs, citing long term mountain destruction. Two Morgantown men are jailed on drug charges as West Virginia debates funding road and land repairs tied to coal mining.
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Expert Testimony in Rouse Embezzlement Case in Weirton
An FBI expert testified for the prosecution in the Rouse embezzlement trial in Cumberland West Virginia. The witness said 25 of 81 questioned payroll checks bore A J Rouse’s signature using former city manager James W Lord’s name.
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No Health Hazard Found In Bluestone River Fish
A district fish biologist states no human hazard has been found in fish from the Bluestone spillway or river and all fish are safe to eat, guidance aimed at anglers and residents concerned about consumption.
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Middle East fighting flares on two fronts and Kissinger talks
Reports say Israel claimed to down an Egyptian fighter bomber and Syria reported destroying Israeli tanks near the border. In Belfast Britain warns of a long border, while Kissinger heads to China to speed up talks and possible prisoner releases. Honolulu reports POW arrivals and TWA seeks $89.50 fares for early-booked coast to coast flights.
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Nixon Advances Environment Proposals in Address
President Nixon urged Congress to approve a package of environmental bills, claiming air and water quality are improving and vowing to push tougher safeguards. He emphasized progress since last session and framed the fight to protect the environment as almost won.
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Miller Attends Legislature Opening
Arnold Miller of the United Mine Workers joins the opening day session in Charleston to push a planned field office and back public employee negotiation bills. He expects action on aligning West Virginia workmen’s compensation and black lung benefits with federal law and vows to untable stalled measures.
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Nixon Inaccurate Environmentalist Says Pollution Getting Worse
Barry Commoner, head of the Center for the Biology of Natural Systems, argues President Nixon’s environmental claims are false. He cites CEQ data showing limited air quality declines and increases in polluted river miles from 1970 to 1971, and critiques spending efforts and Nixon vetoes on pollution control.
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Publisher Wins First Round Of Dog Case
Oscar A Mellin publisher of the Calaveras Enterprise wins a procedural delay in a dog trespass dispute. Judge Blewett ordered Mellin to appear for contempt proceedings while directing Blewett to explain in court why the contempt citation should not be pursued. The case stems from an editorial criticizing Blewett’s handling of a wayward dog incident.
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