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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1977
Page
1
Kenneth Edward Rose 24 of Sistersville was found in Middle Island Creek after a Saturday drowning. State police said companions initially delayed reporting the incident, suspecting a prank.
Annie wins best musical and Dorothy Loudon earns best actress in a musical. Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, and Martin Charnin win for book and score while David Mitchell and Peter Gennaro receive design and choreography honors. A separate study finds San Diego police officers working alone see safety and efficiency gains.
Kuwaiti commandos disguised as airline mechanics stormed a Middle East Airlines Boeing 707 in Beirut and overpowered a 27 year old Lebanese hijacker who rode in a wheelchair. He demanded 1.5 million dollars for passengers and crew but was halted after negotiations. The plane waited on the tarmac as authorities confirmed no political motive and passengers included several Western businessmen.
Trbovich and Harry Patrick named to run for vice president and secretary treasurer as discord over the Miners for Yablonski group deepens. Miller accuses Trbovich of blocking his bid while Trbovich cites financial mismanagement and staff hiring disputes. The rift traces to late 1973 with concerns over certificates of deposit and union funds.
A Virginia man, William Darrell Ervin, 42, of Rich Creek, Va., died on arrival after a high speed pickup left W.Va. 12 near Forest Hill. The 1966 truck struck a tree and overturned, with authorities citing massive head injuries as the cause. The crash occurred at 2:40 p.m. and involved only the driver.
Chicago United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young recalls Martin Luther King Jr death as a blessing and asserts King had done all he could. He defends his bold diplomacy stance and criticizes secrecy while discussing Kissinger and leaked sources in a Playboy interview.
Victims of two weekend accidents listed in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital. Michele Tyree, 13, of Coal City, hit by a hit and run driver in her driveway. George Thompson, 21, Mabscott, after a motorcycle crash on West Virginia Route 3 near Metalton. Thompson’s case under review. no charges filed. Jo Ann Odum, 31, Bronx, jailed on prostitution charge after officers allegedly dressed plain clothes in Beckley motel. held on $500 bond with a hearing set.
Rep. Nick Joe Rahall of West Virginia blasts the House Rules Committee as a roadblock and says the Black Lung Reform Act of 1977 has been stalled for almost two months. He criticizes colleagues for letting the measure gather dust.
River conditions show Greenbrier 4 feet above normal and clear. Bluestone normal and cloudy with 1.8 gates open. Hinton gauge at 2 feet.
New ownership takes over the Kate Boone Retirement Home at 113 Stamnate 31 Gohiil W. W. The facility seeks residents needing minimal nursing supervision and rooms with connecting baths are available.
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