State Coal Firms Cited 3 610 Times For Safety
Gov Arch Moore released figures showing the states top 20 coal producers fined 97 420 for 3 610 safety violations since 1971. Consolidation Coal Co owner of Blacksville No 1 mine owes 20 185 for 122 inspections at 40 mines, most appealed. Eastern Associated Coal Corp fined 17 620 for 46 assessments at 17 mines, all appealed. Ranger Fuel Co and Whitesville A S Coal Co also listed with unpaid penalties.
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Charleston
W.va
UPD
Arch Moore
Blacksville No. 1
Moore
Consolidation Coal Co
Blacksville
West Virginia
Io Circuit
EasternAssociated Coal Corp
Consolidation
iPastern
Ranger Fuel Co
Pittston Coal Co
Buffalo Creek
Ranger
Whitesville A & IS Coal Co
Tracy Hylton
Eastern Associated Coal Corp
Christopher Coal Co
Island Creek Coal Co
Mountaineer Coal Co
U.S. Steel Corp
Ohio Valley Division
Coa
Valley Camp Coal Co
Westmoreland Coal Co
Pocahontas Fuel Co
Bethlehem Mines Corp
Cannelton Coal Co
Amherst Coal Co
Carbon Fuel Co
Timann Coal Co
Sie
Blacksville Division
Rowland Division
Armco Steel Corp
Allied Chemical Corp
Whitesville A & S Coal Co
Longshoremen Released as Strike Threat Looms in Britain
British dockers union leaders rejected a proposed solution to the containerization dispute and voted to start an official strike Friday. Despite five jailed workers being freed, tensions rose as the Trades Union Congress debated a one day national strike.
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London
UPI
British Dockworkers Union
Trades Union Congress
TUC
TGWU
High Court
Industrial Relations Court
Pentonville Pri
Peace Talks Rejected as US Pushes Cease Fire in Indochina
In Paris the United States urged a cease-fire and POW release followed by a U.S. troop withdrawal as conditions for lasting peace. The Communists countered that withdrawal must await political terms and coalition government in Saigon.
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Paris
United States
Indochina
Hanoi
Xuang Thuy
U.S
William J. Porter
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Pham Dang Lam
Saigon
Ten Americans Die In Vietnam Casualty Tally Rises
Saigon reports ten Americans killed and nine wounded in the Indochina war last week, the lowest U.S. casualty total since the Communist offensive began. Officials note nonhostile American deaths and tally broader losses for U.S., South Vietnamese, and Communist forces since 1961.
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Saigon
UPI
U.S
Indochina
Russia to Remove Most Warplanes From Egypt
U S intelligence sources say Moscow is pulling out most of its warplanes from Egypt. Troops include 18 TU-16 bombers and about 70 MiG-21 fighters plus six MiG-23 jets flown by Soviet crews. Only 200 to 300 Soviet technicians may stay to aid missiles near Cairo Alexandria and Aswan.
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New York Times
Washington
United States
Soviet Union
Egypt
U.S
Mediterranean
Cairo-Alexandria
Aswan Dam
Upper Nile
Eagleton says he may quit VP bid over medical history
Senator Thomas Eagleton told reporters in Honolulu he could withdraw as McGovern's running mate if past mental health treatment hurts the ticket. He emphasized his goal to see McGovern win, while noting the decision could come soon and that he would protect medical privacy. A large Hawaii crowd greeted him with upbeat signs and welcomes.
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Edward N. Inouye
Honolulu
UPI
Thomas F. Eagleton
George S. McGovern
White House
McGovern
Eagleton
Honolulu International
United States
George McGovern
McGovern- Eagleton
Missouri
Hawaii
Aloha
Mabuhay
Irrashai
Economy may keep expanding through 1973 says analyst
Passer says the present upswing in the economy points to a major expansion likely to last at least through 1973. He notes the index tracks patterns seen in four prior postwar expansions, with a leveling or slight dip not altering the forecast of continued growth.
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Passer
Marijuana May Cure Glaucoma
Researchers from UCLA Medical School and the National Institute for Health report marijuana smoking reduces intraocular pressure and may prevent glaucoma. In a study with 30 male volunteers, some received cannabis and others placebo, with weekly tonometric eye pressure checks.
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San Francisco
UPD
University of California At Los Angeles ‘Medical School
National Institute For Health
International Congress On Pharmacology
Mines Department
Moore
Fire roars through four year old mine. violations cited
Blacksville workers denied rights to remain silent and to have an attorney. Consolidation Coal officials admit policy and law violation caused the fire after methane gas explosions forced a seal. Data collected at a hearing will become part of the investigation record as sworn statements are taken. The fire started when a mining machine brushed a high voltage cord. The mine, sealed Monday, faced 485 federal safety violations and 465 state safety violations for ventilation, rock dust, electrical equipment and roof control. Gov Arch Moore disclosed at a news conference.
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Consolidation Coal
Bordenick
Arch Moore
Moore
Anne E.tiw
Scott Dropped From Astronaut Corps Over Moon Stamp Debacle
Apollo 15 commander David R. Scott was removed from the astronaut corps at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston after an inquiry found he and teammates James B. Irwin and Alfred M. Worden had taken unauthorized postal covers to the moon. The space agency avoids linking the stamp incident to his removal and notes prior reprimands.
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David R. Scott
Space Agency
Scott
James B. Irwin
Alfred M. Worden
Astronaut Corps
Manned Spacecraft Center
Houston
Wiretap Issue Delays Ellsberg Testimony
Pentagon Papers trial testimony is delayed as a federal appeals panel considers whether a government wiretap involving a defense team member affected the case. The trial awaits the court ruling before proceeding.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Federal Appeals Court
Nader Seeks Court-Ordered Hearings On 1973 Car Price Increases
Ralph Nader and Consumers Union sue to force the UPI Price Commission to hold public hearings on proposed 1973 auto price hikes by American Motors General Motors Ford and Chrysler. Judge Gesell takes the case under advisement.
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House of Lords
Transport and General Workers Union
TWGU
Industrial Relations Court
Nader
Washington
UPI
Ralph Nader
Jackson
Sion
Con
Mid
Toordner Price
Commission
C. Grayson Jackson Jr
Price Commission
Gerhard’ Gesell
The
American Motors
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
DNR Considers Appeal After Temporary Mining Regulation Injunction
The state may appeal a Kanawha Circuit Court injunction blocking enforcement of new strip mining rules. The order is pending, with a $250 000 bond requirement for operators. Reclamation Chief Ben C Greene and Assistant Attorney General Nicholas W Johnson say no decision yet, but appeal is possible.
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Charleston
W.va
UPD
Kanawha Circuit
Frank Taylor
Reclamation
Ben C Greene
Nicholas W. Johnson
State Supreme Court
Greene
Johnson
Beckley Traffic Signs To Be Upgraded For Night Visibility
City and SDH officials propose fluorescent signs in Beckley to improve nighttime visibility. Federal funding may cover much of the cost. a city survey could qualify for matching federal aid within 12 to 18 months. Plans include a three lane Valley Drive with a left turn center lane and staged road widening to meet federal standards.
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Durrett
Beckley
Engle
Appalachian Power Co
Prince Street
Sprague
Strees
SDH
Wilshire
Ira Simpkins
Serotec St
Overweight Women Crave Sex Studies Say
Chicago scientists Dr. William G. Shipman and Dr. Ronald A. Schwartz found in a comparative study that 13 of 15 overweight wives wanted sex more frequently than 15 normal weight wives. The women volunteered through a daytime TV appeal and the researchers linked overweight status to a broader love hunger.
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Chicago Daily News
Chicago
William G. Shipman
Michael Reese Hospital
Ronald A. Schwartz
Illinois Institute of Technology
Deaths And Funerals Mrs Laura Jackson
Funeral arrangements for Mrs Laura Jackson of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, formerly of Beckley, detail a long illness preceded her death at 4 p m in a Pittsburgh hospital. She leaves a daughter Mrs Vins Green of Chicago Illinois and a son Elmont Beckley with Mrs Samantha Raheem of New York City.
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Laura Jackson
Pittsburgh
Beckley
Vins Green
Chicago
Elmont Beckley
Samantha Raheem
New York City
Funeral held for Mullens educator James T. Davidson Jr
James T. Davidson Jr. 35 Mullens died in a motorcycle crash near Mullens. The funeral at Mullens High School will be led by Rev. William R. Nelson with burial at Sunset Memorial Park Beckley. Davidson taught at Ben Dunman Grade School and Mullens High School and held multiple leadership roles. Friends may call 2 to 9 today at Sam Foglesong Nease and Neely Funeral Home. Donations go to the James T. Davidson Jr. scholarship fund via Jan Caldwell or Peoples Bank of Mullens.
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James T. Davidson Jr
Mullens
William R. Nelson
Sunset Memorial Park
Beckley
Davidson
Concord College
Marshall University
Ben Dunman
Glen Rogers High School
Mullens High School
Sonny Phillips
Jody Clowers
Bill Rezzonica
Jan Caldwell
Peoples Bank of Mullens
Funeral set for Mrs Rhoda E Lane in Stephenson
The funeral for Mrs Rhoda E Lane of Stephenson will be held at 2 p m Friday at Sand Gap Church with Revs Phillip Graham and Wilbur McKinney officiating. Burial follows in Milam Cemetery at Sand Gap. She died 11 30 p m Tuesday in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. The body will be taken from Finneral Home Mullens to the home of her son Wesker Lane Stephenson at 4 p m today. Pallbearers are Larry Shrewsbury James Lane Kenneth Lane Eric Pack Ronnie Lusk and David Lane.
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Rhoda E. Lane
Stephenson
Sand Gap
Phillip Graham
Wilbur McKinney
Milam
Beckley
Foglesong
Nease
Neely Finneral
Mullens
Wesker Lane
Carrie Virginia Claypool 91 dies in Bolt West Virginia
Mrs Carrie Virginia Claypool 91 of Bolt died at 7 30 am today in a local hospital after a year long illness She was born March 31 1881 in Bolt daughter of Nathan and Sophia Jane Worley A Raleigh County resident she belonged to Breckenridge Baptist Church Bolt and its missionary society Survived by two daughters Maude Griffin Beckley Pansy Meador Oak Hill two sons Haven E Oak Hill Homer Bolt two sisters Laura Worley Bessie Farmer Beckley a brother Minor Worley Bolt seven grandchildren seven great grandchildren Body at Caffee Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements
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Carrie Virginia Claypool
Bolt
Nathan and
Sophia Jane Wheeler Worley
Raleigh County
Breckenridge Baptist
Church ‘Missionary Society
Wiliam B. Claypool
Maude Griffin
Beckley
Pansy Meador
Oak Hill
Haven E
Homer Claypool
Laura Worley
Bessie Farmer
Minor Worley
Caffee Funeral Home
Eagleton on Ticket Stay Despite Rumors
President Lyndon Johnson defended his support for Tom Eagleton saying the report of his dropping Eagleton is utterly untrue. Campaign manager Gary Hart implied Eagleton could still depart if it serves his best interest or the ticket's, though the question remains closed unless Eagleton acts.
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Eagleton
Tom Eagleton
Gary Hart
Akron Garbage Strike Settled
Akron Ohio officials reached a tentative agreement with municipal employees ending a 16 day strike that left more than one million pounds of garbage uncollected in the city of 290 000.
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Akron
Ohio
UPS
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Austria
J. T. Davidson Jr
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