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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1977
Page
1
An inspector from the Secretary of State’s office heads to Kermit to review 160 of about 300 municipal votes amid claims that voters from Kentucky and Ohio crossed the state line to vote. Complainants accuse nonresidents of casting ballots in the Mingo County town.
The Democratic National Committee executive committee weighs 36 candidate cities for next year’s midterm convention and delegates selection plan. A site selection panel may be formed to study options and set date and agenda.
A Norfolk and Western freight train derailed on the main line through Ingleside in Mercer County blocking N and W traffic and W V A 12. Sixteen loaded freight cars derailed near 2 19 a m injuring none. The train bound for Petersburg Virginia was 25 to 30 mph in a 30 zone with five auto racks and six miscellaneous cars derailing. N W investigators were on scene to determine the cause.
The Governor's Committee on Crime Delinquency and Correction approves three grants for law enforcement. Beckley receives 3000 for training programs. Raleigh County gets 486.34 for protective equipment. Mercer County receives 5135.18 for improved law enforcement communications.
President Oduber announced on national TV that fugitive financier Robert Vesco must exit Costa Rica after the State Department urged extradition to the United States. Oduber said Vesco had harmed the country and should face U.S. or other courts, as Vesco’s citizenship status and past funding links remain under scrutiny.
President Carter’s energy plan faced major setbacks as Ways and Means discarded key proposals. A gasoline tax failed, a fuel-wasteful car tax was softened with late effective dates, and a gas tax rise for 1978 was rejected. Rep Otis Pike criticized slow progress while energy policy stalls lingered.
PSC staff favored a $33.1 million rate increase for Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. but PSC attorney Joel Shifman urged the commission to reject the proposal. C&P argued financial trouble and sought a moderate path, while chairman Brooks Smith urged careful, prompt decision. Hearings spanned four days. if denied, C&P would refile and the effective date would shift.
City officials debate the cost and accountability of a city manager versus continuing a strong mayor system. The manager would be paid 20 000 to 40 000 yearly with appointments responsive only to the council. Some favor adapting current recorder treasurer duties to approach a manager style.
Oakland owner Charles O. Finley fires Jack McKeon and appoints Bobby Winkles, a former Giants coach, to manage the Athletics for the remainder of the American League season.
The Ushers Federation of the New River District will meet Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Senior Ushers Board at Ebenezer Baptist Church on South Fayette Street. President Grover Norris and Rev. Boyd Walton urge all members to attend.
Ford plans a potential recall of 6.2 million 1970 to 1977 models after a fatality tied to a loose engine fan blade. Ford says only 425,000 1972 models will be recalled initially with notices to begin June 16. officials cite DOT cooperation while NHSTA probes broaden. If confirmed, this would be the second largest U S auto recall after GM in 1971.
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