Who Owns West Virginia and the Strip Mining Debate
The piece criticizes the Department of Natural Resources now under Governor Moore for aiding strip mining. It claims lax site disclosure, minimal reclamation, and pollution from coal mining. It names Delegate Warren McGraw and local legislators as supporters of stripping, questioning future protections and urging reform.
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The
Conservation Commission
Department of Natural Resources
Department of
Moore
Warren McGraw
Raleigh County
Lewis McManus
Anthony Sparacino
Charles Merritt
W. W. Withrow
Alan Susman
Tracy Hylton
Senate
Beloit president backs achiever ethos over underdog aid
Beloit College president Dr. Miller Upton rejects overreaction to helping the underdog. He champions individual excellence and achievement, arguing society improves when achievers are respected and encouraged. His stance echoes broader public sentiment per the Tuscaloosa News.
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Miller Upton
Beloit
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Stennis Aids Nixon In Push For Unified Republican Front
Reporter Roy McGhee notes President Nixon builds bipartisanship in foreign policy and defense matters with Senate support led by Sen. John C. Stennis of Mississippi. Stennis blocks unilateral European troop cuts and aids key amendments favoring the White House amid Democratic opposition.
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Roy McGhee
Washington
UPI
Nixon
Vietnam
Senate
Stennis Aids
Sen
John C. Stennis
Mississippi
Europe
Stennis
Mike Mansfield
White House
What Future for Canada’s French Speaking Minority
Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau will meet June 14 in Victoria with provincial leaders to discuss constitutional reform. Canada has amended its constitution 16 times under an Imperial statute, the British North America Act, drafted by Queen Victoria in 1867. Attempts to patriate the BNA Act have failed as Canada has not decided how to bring it home or amend it once retrieved.
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Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Canada
Victoria
B. C
London
Ottawa
Great Britain
Westminster
Britain
U.S
Madison
Jackson
Polk
Buchanan
Cleveland
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States of America
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Texas
Alabama
Mississippi
Juno
Jupiter
Jupe
Romulus
Titus Tatius
Junius Brutus
Numa
Julius Caesar
Germany
Normandy
Bunker Hill
Grandfather Mountain
N.C
Horse Guards
West
Glenville
Cedar Lakes
Ripley
French Canadians fight to keep language and culture alive in Canada
The text traces the impact of the British North America Act on French and English communities, noting fears of cultural loss among French Canadians. It cites Cartier, Pearson, and Trudeau in debates about constitutional reform, autonomy, and national unity, highlighting the struggle for linguistic preservation and national voice.
Bug Dust Announces June Vacation Plans and Observations
The author notes June’s lack of romance and offers a wide roundup of historical trivia and celebrations tied to June. They mention presidential birthdays and deaths, month-name origins, and numerous themed weeks, ending with plans for a two week vacation starting now.
Even Chance For SALT Accord Seen By Vienna Analysts
PHIL NEWSOM reports that Nixon has an even chance of an offensive-defensive SALT pact this year, but Moscow hints the offensive cap will be a token with little effect on the arms race as sides remain far apart on key terms.
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Vienna
Nixon
Moscow
Arctic Ice Cutters Faster With Hot Water Icepick
University of Washington engineer Robert E. Francois on ice island T-3 250 miles from the North Pole describes a hot water ice pick that melts a 15 foot deep by 4 foot square hole in hours. Elbert Pence helped develop the system using a Coleman stove heated water circulated through a steel manifold to melt ice along the cut line. Ash Bailey resigns as town constable. Joe L. Williams now acting with four years in office.
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Eldon Barrett
Seattle
Wash
UPI
Arctic
University of Washington
North Pole
Robert E. Francois
University
Applied Physics Laboratory
Arctic Sea
Francois
Elbert Pence
Ash Bailey
Joe L. Williams
Mr. Williams
Arctic unmanned submersible research vehicle project
Berry's World reports the university's Division of Marine Resources leads an ARPA funded Arctic research program. The initiative aims to expand all weather capabilities and under ice exploration with an unmanned submersible vehicle.
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University
Division of Marine Resources
Advanced Research Project Agency
U.S
NATO force in Europe and the Mansfield plan critique
Bruce Brossat argues against large cuts to U S forces in Europe. He contends 300 000 troops are needed for credible defense and warns that reducing numbers risks abandoning conventional war readiness and overreliance on nuclear options amid Cold War uncertainty.
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Washington
Nea
U. S
Europe
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Mansfield
NATO
Russia
Alain Enthoven
Moscow
Beckley Women Lead WV Medical Auxiliary Posts
Two Beckley women take roles in the Woman's Auxiliary of the West Virginia State Medical Association with Mrs. Ross Daniel as treasurer and Mrs. Thomas A Vermillion as vice president. Beckley Police add two ex servicemen as patrolmen, Jess and Damond Williams, and William A Teubert joins the force. Damond Williams once served with German captors during 11 months as a prisoner after D Day.
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Beckley
Woman's
West Virginia State Medical Association
Ross Daniel
Thomas A. Vermillion
Jess Williams
Prince Street
Damond
W. A. Burke
William A. Teubert
East Beckley
St. Lo
Preece
Omaha Beach
2Th
Bue and
Gray
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Dwis
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Edward M. Kennedy
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Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Prince St
W. Va
Hinton
John Hodel
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Lester B. Pearson
Phil Newsom
South Vietnam
International Red Cross Committee
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Cua Tung
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