WV election probe notes possible cross border voting
An inspector from the Secretary of State’s office heads to Kermit to review 160 of 300 municipal votes after complaints that non residents from Kentucky and Ohio crossed the border to vote. Secretaries Manchin and county officials weighed the accusations amid a broader slate of political and legal items.
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Secreatary of State's Office
Charles 8. Smith
Kermit
Smith
A. James Manchin
Kentucky
Ohio
Mingo
Billy Marks meets Costanza after cross country environmental ride
Billy Marks spoke with Presidential Assistant Midge Costanza outside the White House after a 6000 mile journey from San Diego to advocate environmental causes. Rome Police investigate the shooting death of the Turkish ambassador to the Vatican, Taha Carim, by a young man in a dark suit who followed his car and fired twice. Police consider possible Armenian nationalist motives linked to the 1915 genocide, with claims of an organization seeking vengeance.
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Midge Costanza
White House
San Diego
Calif
Marks
Vatican
Taha Carim
Exclusive
Beirut
Turkey
Costa Rica Orders Vesco to Leave the Country
President Oduber announced on national TV that fugitive financier Robert Vesco must depart Costa Rica to avoid sullying the nation's name. Washington urged Vesco’s extradition, while Oduber noted Vesco may face U.S. or other courts.
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Costa Rica
Vesco
Robert Vesco
Daniel Oduber
State Department
Washington
United States
Odtuber
Ae Veeco
Richard Nixon
Scoes Services Mutual Fund Commi
Caters
Carlos Redini
Carter energy ideas cut by House Ways and Means panel
The House Ways and Means Committee axed key Carter energy proposals including a gas guzzler tax and a 5 cent annual gasoline tax. A 1978 three cent plan was also rejected, while his natural gas conservation ideas were sidelined by an energy subcommittee. Rep. Otis Pike criticized the pace as “biting bullets and gumming marshmallows.”
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Carter
House
Ways and Means
Otis Pike
D-N.y
Getti
PSC Attorney Advises Rejection of C P Rate Hike
The West Virginia Public Service Commission is urged to deny Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. a 10.8 percent return and multi million dollar expansion charges. PSC attorney Joel Shifman says the rate request should be rejected, while John Cowan cites financial strain and questions PSC authority and hearing procedures. The commission plans to rule soon after four days of hearings.
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West Virginia Public Service Commission
Chesapeake & Potomac ‘Telephone Co
PSC
Joel Shifman
Commission
E John Cowan
C&p
Brooks Smith
Cowan
City faces choice on manager form of government
City leaders weigh the cost and control of a manager plan with estimates of 20 000 to 40 000 annually. Debate centers on accountability to the public and to the majority of council, versus using the recorder treasurer as a potential alternative. The discussion notes community roots and four-year elections as safeguards.
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Beckley
Payne
Ford May Recall 6.2 Million Cars
Ford Motor Co may recall 6.2 million 1970 to 1977 cars after an auto mechanic died from a loose engine fan blade. Ford plans to recall 425,000 1972 Torino Montego and Continental models with 302 351 and 400 engines. Owner notices start June 16 as replacement parts become available.
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Ford Motor Co
U.S
Arbert Misch
Ford
Misch
No. 2 Automaker
U.S. Department of Transportation
Publication Rates And Delivery Costs In Beckley West Virginia
Publication lists mailing rates for daily and Sunday editions, with durations of six months and three months, plus West Virginia sales taxes. It shows totals for male pene one year and other vague line items, with delivery being one dollar per week.
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Beckley and Hinton
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