Storm Buries Nine Men Near Canyonville Oregon
A Pacific Northwest storm left a mud slide burying a nine man crew at a Canyonville Oregon repeater station while additional flood and mud slide damage hit Oregon Washington California and Idaho. It washed out rail lines forced evacuations over 700 people and disrupted Amtrak service along with major highways.
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Canyonville
Ore
UPI
Pacific Northwest
Oregon
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
California
Ken Kelley
Robert Cook
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Meyers Flat
Bridge
Eel
Smith Rivers
Amtrak
Oakland
Calif
Vancouver
B.C
Troy
Mont
Burlington Northern
Libby
Bonner’s Ferry
National
Army Corps of Engineers
Wash
Red Cross
Yakima
U S Pushes Fast Accord on New World Money System
In Rome IMF ministers discuss a non gold based monetary framework to replace Bretton Woods. The plan envisions SDRs tied to a basket of currencies reflecting world export volumes. U S calls for July 31 target date and cooperative policy to curb oil price volatility.
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Rome
UPS
United States
Treasury
George P. Shultz
International Monetary Fund
Committee of 20
Shultz
Japan
West Germany
Canada
U.S
Valery Giscard d’Estaing
IMF
Kissinger Talks in Snow Amid Israel Egypt Standoff
Amid heavy snow in Jerusalem Kissinger met with Prime Minister Meir and key Israeli leaders to push a proposed separation of forces with Egypt. Eban and Dayan spoke of progress while Likud warned of unilateral withdrawal risks. Meir to address Knesset next Tuesday.
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Yigal Allon
Moshe Dayan
Abba Eban
David Elazar
Kissinger
Meir
Allen
Tel Aviv
Tel
Aviv
White House
Nixon
Eban
Likud
Egypt
Menahem Begin
U.S
Government of
Israel
Knesset
Sadat
Sinai Peninsula
Jerusalem
Golda Meir
Wage and price controls amid inflation hamper workers
The piece notes rising inflation and coming wage demands as unions react to the era’s high prices. AFSCME leader Jerry Wurf cites reduced spending power for American workers after 1973. Dunlop allows health sector price increases 4 to 7.5 percent with Phase IV controls expiring April 30 and no decision yet on continuation.
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Dunlop
Jerry Wurf
American Federation of State
Nixon
Bridge Opening Could Start Ahead Of Schedule
Senator Jennings Randolph said a new Ohio River bridge linking Chester West Virginia and East Liverpool Ohio could open for traffic in 1975, a year earlier than the planned late 1976 completion, with temporary approaches to connect to the main span.
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Washington
UPI
Chester
W. Va
Liverpool
Ohio
Jennings Randolph
Randolph
D-W. Va
Federal Highway Administration
Dogs Stop Theft in Altoona Confectionary
Mrs. Beatrice Steindel shouted let the dogs loose during a robbery at her Altoona confectionary store. Police said the robbers fled despite her claim she owns no watchdogs.
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Altoona
UPI
Beatrice Steindel
Nixon Plea Bargaining Suspected in Watergate Scandal
Rep. Andrew Young of Georgia says he has a sneaking suspicion President Nixon is involved in plea bargaining that could lead to resignation within 90 days. He predicts impeachment moves by Republicans and notes talk of bargaining involving Nixon, John Mitchell, and Maurice Stans.
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Walt Smith
Atlanta
UPI
Andrew Young
D-Ga
Nixon
Young
House of Representatives
Spiro Agnew
John Mitchell
Commerce
Maurice Stans
Gerald Ford
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Full Spy Story Not Told Baker Full Spy Story Not Told Baker
Sen. Howard Baker says the full tale of alleged Pentagon spying on Henry Kissinger remains unrevealed. He and Sen. Sam Ervin planned further inquiry, noting Plumbers involvement and White House security claims while citing ongoing secrecy and unanswered questions about Adm. Moorer.
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Baker
Thomas B. Ross
David Murray
Washington
Pentagon
Henry A. Kissinger
Howard H. Baker
R-Tenn
Senate Watergate Committee
Sam J. Ervin Jr
D-N. C
Adm
Thomas H. Moorer
Joint Chiefs of Staff
White House
Ervin
Nixon
Watergate Committee
Keystone Cops
Alexander Haig
Moorer
Court approves notary and electrolux vacuum purchase
The Raleigh County Court approved Blanche C. Woods as a notary and bought a $120 Electrolux vacuum for the Sheriff's Department. A bid by Perdue Transfer & Storage Co. may be considered for moving equipment to new quarters. A deputy civil service pay scale proposal was discussed, starting at 591 rising to 720 with four years’ experience. The court adjourned to 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Friday.
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Raleigh County Court
Blanche C. Woods
Beckley
Sheriff's Department
Walter James
Perdue Transfer & Storage Co
James D. Lilly Jr
Raleigh County
James
Dunbar
Nixon Watergate tapes center on missing minutes
A Watergate era dispute surrounds a June 20 1972 tape with H R Haldeman and a buzzing erase gap. Witnesses say Miss Woods may have pressed record and caused a multi minute erasure while Nixon logs show a 2 08 to 2 15 p m meeting. Audio experts confirm hand operation erased up to 9 segments using the Uber 5000 machine.
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Nixon
Watergate
White House
H. R. Haldeman
Haldeman
Sirica
Miss Woods
Byrd Urges Amtrak Route Through Southern West Virginia
Sen Robert Byrd pressed Transportation Secretary Brinegar to create an experimental Amtrak route in southern West Virginia as part of a two year federally funded study. Stops would include Williamson Ft Gay Bluefield Welch and Kenova.
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Washington
UPI
Claude Brinegar
Robert C. Byrd
D-W. Va
West Virginia
Amtrak
United States
Byrd
Brinegar
Williamson
Ft.Gay
Bluefield
Welch
Kenova
Nixon administration tightens focus on Watergate tapes
President Nixon met with Labor Secretary Brennan and HUD Secretary Lynn to discuss economic policy as White House officials dodged questions on erased segment of the Haldeman tape. A court panel revealed a missing portion, prompting guarded replies from Nixon aides and a defensive response from Vice President Ford amid a broader counterattack.
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Peter J. Brennan
HUD
James T. Lynn
White House
Nixon
U.S District Court
H. R. Haldeman
Warren
Haldeman
National Democratic
Correction notes meeting time for Charleston speech
The schedule for Arlie Schardt speech at The Heart o Town Motel Broad and Washington Streets Charleston was corrected to specify a late tonight start time. The associate director of the Washington National Office for the American Civil Liberties Union will address attendees.
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Charleston
Arlie '‘Schardt
Washington National
American Civil Liberties Union
Heart
Town
Broad
Washington Streets
Final rites for James Spencer Span to be held Friday
The obituary note states that James Span, 53, of Mead, will have his funeral Friday at 1 p.m. as part of the national movement to impeach President Nixon.
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James Span
Mead
Nixon
The
Richard L. Blake rites set for Pax man at Long Branch church
Funeral services for Richard Lee Blake 53 of Pax will be held Saturday at 2 p m at Long Branch United Methodist Church with Revs Glen Winston and Harmon Davis officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park mausoleum. Blake died Wednesday in Huntington hospital after a long illness. He was a disabled miner and retired Fayette County Schools employee. He was born April 14 1920 in Pax and was a World War II veteran. Surviving: wife Virginia Martin Blake three sons R Douglas Beckley Danny Mount Hope and Frankie at home two brothers Leonard Australia and John Washington Pa six sisters Opal McNeely Beulah Frazier Carl Rossettious Jeffrey Ruby Tyree Myrtle Stressman Charlotte Severence and three grandchildren. The body lies at Tyree Funeral Home Mount Hope with calling Friday 5 to 9 p m.
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Richard L. Blake
Richard ‘Lee Blake
Pax
Long Branch
Charlie
Clara Brunk Blake
Long Branch United Methodist Church
Virginia Martin Blake
R. Douglas
Beckley
Danny
Mount Hope
Frankie
Leonard
Australia
John
Washington
Bert
Opal) McNeely
Coy Beulah Frazier
Carl
Rossettious
Jeffrey
Biloxi
W. C
Ruby) Tyree
Parkersburg
Gene
Myrtle) Stressman
Abilene
Tex
Fred
Charlotte) Severence
Cincinnati
Ohio
Tyree
Funeral services for Mrs. Aussie Coldiron
Mrs Aussie Coldiron 80 of 345 Mankin Ave Beckley will be buried at Sunset Memorial Park after a 11 a.m. Friday service at Coal Marsh Baptist Church Glen Daniel led by Rev Edward Kingsley. She died Wednesday morning after a long illness. Survivors include two daughters a son eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The body lies at Melton Mortuary with viewing today from 5 to 9 p.m. Pallbearers named.
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Aussie Coldiron
Mankin Ave
Beckley
Coal Marsh Baptist Church
Glen Daniel
Edward Kingsley
Sunset Memorial Park
Coldiron
Ash County
N. C
Charlie
Vina Ham Wood
Coal Marsh
Melton Mortuary
Ford Dalton
Mike Potega
Omer Bailey
Howard Elkins
Elbert Feury
Bobby Furey
Freddie Bonham
Funeral services held for Arthur Polar Hatfield
Arthur Polar Hatfield 68 of Justice died Tuesday after a long illness. Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday at Justice United Methodist Church with burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. He was a retired Island Creek Coal Co. employee and owner of the Homestead Motel. Surviving son Arthur Ray Hatfield of Mount Hope. Burial at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
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Justice United Methodist Church
Arthur Polar Hatfield
Justice
Man
Island Creek Coal Co
Homestead
Arthur Ray Hatfield
Mount Hope
Funeral for Alva N Stover set in Scarbro
The funeral for Alva Newton Stover 65 of Rt 1 Scarbro will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Fairview United Methodist Church East Kingston with Rev Ernest Barley officiating. Burial follows at High Lawn Memorial Park Oak Hill. Stover a former Charleston resident and retired coal miner died Tuesday in an Ohio hospital after a long illness. He was born June 21 1908 in Fayette County to the late Calloway and Lillie Ann Stover. Survivors include his wife Ruby Grace Stover one sister Voneda Romine of Minden two sons Lonnie of Lorain Ohio and Henry Jay of Hopewell Va four daughters Janice Andy of Prince George Va Wanda Clemons of Scarbro Della Asbury and Fay Clay both of Charleston and 17 grandchildren. Friends may call Tyree Funeral Home Oak Hill 6 30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday
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Linda Woolwine
Beverly Garretson
Mead
Vickie England
Rhodell
Willard
Crab Orchard
Dillard
Florida
Jessie
Maben
Frank
Grundy
Willie
Clarksburg
Tommy Dean
Okie Payne
Thomasville
N. C
Ollie Snow
Melrose Park
Ill
Betty William
Alva Newton ‘Stover
Rt. 1
Scarbro
Fairview United Methodist Church
East Kingston
Ernest Barley
High Lawn Memorial Park
Oak Hill
Wanda Clemons
Della Asbury
Fay Clay
Charleston
Tyree
Funeral set for Cecil L. Hendrick in Pineville
Cecil L. Hendrick 44 of Pineville dies Wednesday in Welch hospital. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at Robertson and Foglesong in Pineville with Rev. Orville Belcher. Burial at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Princeton. He taught at Wyoming County Vocational Technical School. Survived by wife Myrtle Cordle Hendrick three sons Michael Lee Alvin Dean Keith David and daughter Karen Lynn all at home. brother Pete Hendrick Mullens. Korean War veteran and Mullens Masonic and Moose member. Graveside Masonic rites by Mullens Lodge. Body at funeral home Thursday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for calling.
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Cecil L. Hendrick
Pineville
Robertson and
Energy crisis sparks calls to curb oil power and boost domestic fuels
Senator Schweiker proposes a federal commission to subsidize domestic fuel production and self sufficiency. Ralph Nader urges a government run oil and gas exploration body to sell federal land oil cheaply to independents and to enforce antitrust laws to break big oil’s grip. API notes a dip in domestic crude output and imports as hearings begin.
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Richard Schweiker
R. Pa
U.S
Nader
House
Congress
House Interior
Thhe American Petroleum Institute
API
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