McGovern's Bill Narrowly Beats Nixon Plan In Senate Vote
The Senate rejected the administration minimum wage bill by 47 to 46, backing McGovern's higher proposal to raise the wage to 2 dollars and 20 cents for most workers within a year. The Democratic plan would cover about 14.7 million low wage workers and extend to domestic workers and many farm employees.
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Nixon
Mike Feinsilber
Dakota
Washington
UPI
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Jaco
Peter H. Dominick
Colo
Ulster Violence Rises as Gunmen Kill Nine in Belfast Area
News wires report multiple deadly incidents across Northern Ireland. A man died after attempting to stop a bomb from being planted in a Belfast shop on Springfield Road. A passerby found a young man’s body in a hedgerow near Belfast airport. The death toll in three years of violence reaches 452. In Newry a bomb destroyed a post office. a 71-year-old grandfather and a 6-month-old baby were killed elsewhere, with several others injured. The region’s cease-fire prospects remain uncertain amid ongoing clashes. British opposition leader Harold Wilson met Provisional leaders to discuss the situation.
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UPD
Springfield Road
Northern Ireland
Newry
Strabane
Barbara Jack
Ha~rold Wilson
Marmet Water Tower Collapses Near Kana Wha County
West Virginia Water Co and Marmet officials investigate the collapse of a 70 foot steel water storage tower near Kanaqua County early today. The tower toppled about 5 am sending water down a hillside across the Turnpike. A passing motorist was slightly injured by the flood and water entered basements but city officials say the drinking supply remains unaffected.
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W.va
UPD
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Marmet City
Kanawha County
West Virginia Turnpike
Roy Estep
Marmet Volunteer Fire Department
Common Ground Emerges At Attica After Prison Uprising
At Attica New York Gary Davis a prison teacher says inmates and guards now share common ground amid ongoing work refusals and protests following last fall’s deadly uprising Inmates continue to press grievances while guards warn against hostage taking and seek improved conditions and clothing.
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Attica, N.Y
UPI
Gary Davis
Attica State Prison
Davis
Little
West Virginia State Fair dates announced
The fair is scheduled for August 18 through 26. An antique expert notes items must be 100 years old to qualify as antiques. The Extension Service offers a stain removal booklet in the Raleigh County Courthouse. Rockefeller University is in New York City. For adoption agency addresses outside the state, contact Mrs. Lillian Grose of the Raleigh County Welfare Department with desired states.
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Raleigh County
Rockefeller University
New York, N. Y
Lillian Grose
Wallace Expected to Run for President at AIP Convention
Ohio AIP chairman Arthur L. Cain said Governor George C. Wallace will appear at the American Independent convention in Louisville August 4 and likely be nominated as the party's presidential candidate. Cain noted Wallace has not indicated a switch from the Democratic party.
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UPI
Alabama
George C. Wallace
American Independent Party
AIP
Ohio
Arthur L. Cain
Wallace
Louisville
Cain
Democratic Party
Weather Warm Humid Beckley and Vicinity
Weather in Beckley and surrounding area calls for warm humid conditions through Friday with variable cloudiness and a chance of thundershowers this afternoon. Highs today and Friday in the mid 80s. Lows tonight in the mid 60s. Probability of precipitation 30 percent this afternoon, 20 percent tonight, and 10 percent Friday.
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Beckley
Wealthy Republican tells committee you are going to have to raise taxes
J Irwin Miller, Cummins Engine Co. chairman, urged the Joint Economic Committee that taxes must rise to fund expanding government services. He argued Americans’ private lives improve, but public systems—from schools to transportation and defense—deteriorate, requiring higher revenue to balance living standards with government needs.
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UPI
J. Irwin Miller
Midwest
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Joint Economic Committee
Congress
Paris Peace Talks Stall Again as Negotiators Clash
The Paris talks on ending the Vietnam War bogged down amid U S pleas for calm. Kissinger met secretly with top Hanoi negotiators, while Madame Binh and Pham Lam rejected U S demands for a cease fire and separate peace, insisting on Viet Cong terms and a three party coalition.
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Henry A. Kissinger
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U.S
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Viet Cong
Saigon
Thieu
Labor unions split as AFL-CIO stays neutral in 1972 vote
Washington unions weigh backing McGovern or Nixon as AFL-CIO Executive Council votes 27 to 3 for neutrality. Meany warns McGovern not seen as labor’s choice though many unions plan independent support. Some unions may divert political funds directly to McGovern. one Marine Engineers endorsement favors Nixon.
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UPI
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AFL Cio
Aflcio
South
EPA Grants Aid for Raleigh County Airport Sewage Plant
The EPA approved a 93600 grant to fund part of a sewage treatment facility at Raleigh County Airport Industrial Park. The project includes a 200000 gallon water tank booster station interceptor sewer and pumping stations. Total project cost is 648000 with 250200 from local sources. Earlier approval included a 295200 EDA grant for park development.
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Environmental Protection Agency
Raleigh County
Sens
Jennings, Randolph
Robert C. Byrd
The
Economic Development Administration
Care home owner cites bankruptcy after evicting welfare patients
The owner of Marshall Home for Senior Citizens, Jo Anne Kelly of Vienna near Parkersburg, evicted 14 elderly welfare patients claiming state payments were insufficient. State Welfare Commissioner Edwin F. Flowers ordered suspension of payments and a license review, while Kelly faces a public drunkenness arrest and a magistrate hearing.
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W. Va
UPI
Jo Anne Kelly
Marshall Home
Vienna
Here
Edwin F. Flowers
State
Nursing Home Licensing Board
WVU and Marshall to Sell 3.2 Beer on Campus
West Virginia University plans 3.2 beer sales in a Mountainlair tavern after fall semester. Marshall University will offer 3.2 draft beer starting July 27 in the coffee house basement. Marshall already has a license. WVU awaits theirs as the campus beer debate dates back to 1971 Board of Regents action and a favorable attorney general ruling.
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Marshall University
Marshall
Marshall Memorial Students Center
Richard Mund
WVU
Mountainlair
Edwin Reynolds
Board of Regents
James H. Ross
Atttorney General
Marishall
Accounting Questioned Boyle Defense Money Sought Through Letter
A circulated letter among United Mine Workers pensioners promotes raising funds for the defense of UMW President Tony Boyle. The Miners Loyalty Fund lists Jane C. Carey as treasurer and calls for cash to cover legal expenses linked to Boyle’s appeal of a five year sentence and $130,000 fine for funneling union funds to campaigns.
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Charleston
W.va
UPI
United Mine Workers of America
Tony” Boyle
Miners Loyalty Fund
Jane C. Carey
UMW
Edward Carey
Boyle
Hubert Humphrey
Don Stillman
the Miner
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