UMW Overseer Aims to Restore the Union's Name
Bernstein and Weakley named to supervise UMWA affairs until a court ordered election this December. Bernstein, ex USW, vows to fix a union he says has become a disgrace to the American labor movement. He joins with Miners for Democracy to restore the UMWA's good name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rashington
UPD
Ney Ex Bernstein
UnitedMine Workers of America
Bernstein
Ronald T. Weakley
United Steelworkers Union
USW
Miners For Democracy
UMWA
Weakley
Labor Department
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
U.S
William Bryant
W. A
Tony” Boyle
Boyle
Joseph
Jock” Yablonski
Yablonski
Clarksville
Bryant
James D. Hodgson
John L. Lewis
Lewis
UMW
Hill Governor of Boys State is sworn in at Jacksons Mill
Steve Hill of Wheeling is sworn in as governor of Mountaineers Boys State after defeating Daniel R. McCutcheon of Parkersburg 187 to 173. Officials elected include Mike Peargan, Sam Merandi, Charles Underwood, John Polcam, Tim Taylor, Paul Beard, Henry Shaffer II, Bill Miller, and John Jesse. The House and Senate met to break a tie for the fifth Supreme Court seat with Mark Harmon and Bob Reber tied at 368.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksons Mill
W. Va
Steve Hill
Wheeling
Mountaineers Boys State
Hill
Federalist Party
Daniel R. McCutcheon
Parkersburg
Mike Peargaan
Sam Merandi
Clarksburg
Charles Underwood
Fairview
John Polcam
South Charleston
Tim Taylor
Paden City
Supreme Court
Paul Beard
Martinsburg
Henry Shaffer II
Madison
Bill Miller
John Jesse
Princeton
Mark Harmon
Weirton
Bob Reber
Grafton
John D. Rockefeller IV
West Virginia
Monongalia County
Joseph A. Laurita, Jr
America
WPA
Hirst
GOP Reaction and a 1968 Barron Davis Check in Logan County
The Gazette reports indecisive GOP help for Arch Moore against James Sprouse and notes a disputed $5,000 check from Davis Jr. to Godby and Abraham dated January 28, 1968. Officials deny campaign connections calling it a personal matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Barron
Moore
James M. Sprouse
Logan
Godby
Abraham
the Gazette
Tom Godby
Logan County
Sprouse
Davis
Arch Moore
Be Still Time World Wants To Catch Up
London time signal pause at midnight June 30 will stop time for one second to align clocks worldwide with GMT. Royal Observatory will emit six beeps then a one second pause before the final tone marking exactly midnight. Signals this month will drift about a tenth of a second after true GMT due to relativistic effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Greenwich Observatory
Living Costs Rise as Food Prices Increase in May
The May price report shows a 0.3 percent rise in consumer prices, 3.2 percent higher than a year ago, with goods costing $10 in 1967 now $12.47. Meats and dairy edges fell slightly, while fruits and vegetables surged 1.5 percent, and restaurant prices rose 0.3 percent. The Price Commission weighs tighter controls as wage earners see reduced purchasing power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stein
Department
Price Commission
BLS
Bugging suit against private citizens cites rights violations
Former CIA agent E. Hunt, a paid consultant to Charles W. Colson, is named in the suit filed in U.S. District Court in Washington. The complaint accuses private citizens of voting rights violations, invasion of privacy and illegal wiretapping, seeking 100000 for party headquarters images and 900000 for willful civil rights violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Hunt
CIA
Charles W. Colson
Nixon
White House
O’brien
U.S. District Court
Washington
Huntington Doctor Is Inaugurated AMA President
Dr C A Hoffman of Huntington West Virginia was inaugurated as the 127th president of the American Medical Association the first West Virginian to hold the office. The 68 year old urologist pledged to speak out on medical issues and to pursue better patient care as AMA heads in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
UPID
C. A. Hoffman
Huntington
W.va
American Medical Association
AMA
West
Transtees
Ironton
Ohio
Hoffman
Wesley We Hall
Reno
New
Cabell County Medical Society
West Virginia State Medical Association
American Urological Association
American Association of Clinical Urologists
University of Cincinnati
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Employes Hospital
Nixon Victory in New York Seals Delegates for McGovern Rivalries Highlight Bronx Results
President Nixon extended his renomination lead as New York results boosted his tally by 88 delegates. In the same contests Rep. Jonathan Bingham defeated James Scheuer in the Bronx while Rep. Emanuel Celler lost to Elizabeth Holtzman by under 600 votes. McGovern praised New York gains and planned a three day swing to court uncommitted delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Manhattan
Jonathan Bingham
James Scheuer
Bronx
John Rooney
Allard Lowenstein
Johnson
Emanuel Celler
House
Warren G. Harding
Elizabeth Holtzman
Nixon
New York
New Orleans
Eleanor
Terry
McGovern
New
C&O to lay off 173 at Huntington locomotive shop
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad said 173 local locomotive repair shop workers will be furloughed starting Thursday night due to low business activity. About 100 workers will remain at the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W.va
UPI
Chessapeake & Ohio- Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Army Missing in Action Soldier Status Leaves Family Hopeful
The Army has no current information on Sgt. Robert William Hunt listed as missing in action in Vietnam. Major Roy J. Clinton said families like Mrs. Dorothy Mae King and James Lee Hunt are contacted monthly by the Army family assistance office and advised on procedures should Hunt be returned to Fort Knox near their home. Hunt, a Stratton High School graduate reenlisted in 1968 and began a W2 month tour Jan 26 1969 leaving the U S for Vietnam with his two daughters Terri Lynn and Michelle Rene and wife Leonia now living in Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ounty
United States Army
Vietnam
Fort Knox
Dorothy Mae King
U. S. Army
Beckley
Roy J. Clinton
Clinton
Hunt
Sgt. Hunt
Army
Air Force
Armed Forces
Stratton High School
United States
Leonia
Terri Lynn
Michelle Rene
Columbus
Ohio
King
Regents Propose Student Led Social Reform Group
Regents discuss creating a student financed organization at multiple West Virginia colleges to tackle societal problems. The plan envisions a $4 annual donation per student funding a small professional staff under a student board to propose solutions to issues like unemployment pollution and discrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany College
Ralph Nader
West Virginia
Marshall
Concord
Glenville
Potomac State
Franzblau
Buffalo Creek
Farmington
Silver Bridge
Marshall Air Crash
Citizens Committee For the
Marshall Usiboard
Prince Woodard
West Virginia Tech
Montgomery
Regerus
F. L. [Blais
Parkersburg
Amos Bolen
Okey Patteson
Mt. Hope
Elizabeth Gil More
Charleston
Kanawha County
West Virgin College of Graduate Stud
School of Business
Ihe College of Applied Science
Plea Guilty Plea Bargains Hit Raleigh County Court
Pre sentencing investigations ordered for three men who pleaded guilty to felonies in Raleigh County Criminal Court. Andrew Campbell admitted taking 120 dollars from a Texaco station on April 19. Charles Lilly Jr and Leslie Lilly pleaded guilty to grand larceny related to an armed robbery case. Bob Hedgecock’s drunken driving trial reset. jurors ordered back at 9 30 am Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Kermit A. Locke
Andrew Campbell
Hunter St
Stanley
Texaco
Second St
Charles Leonard Lilly Jr
Leslie Thomas Lilly
Resoco
Bremer Trial Delay Sought in Wallace Shooting Case
Maryland judge faced with five defense motions including dismissal of all charges against Arthur Bremer and a delay of the July 12 trial for the man accused in the Wallace shooting. Requests cover jury trial, consolidation of 24 state charges, and disclosure of evidence. Bremer faces separate federal trial July 17 over the Laurel shopping center attack. He is held on combined state and federal bond of 400000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Marlboro, Md
UPI
Maryland
Arthur Bremer
George C. Wallace
Bremer
Milwaukee
Alabama
Laurel
Baltimore County
Reform Leaders Face Off in New York Congressional Races
In Brooklyn 16th District veteran Rep John Rooney fends off reform challenger Allard Lowenstein while Abzug contends with Ryan for the new 20th District. Badillo remains in office defeating Ramos, and Charles Rangel wins in the newly drawn 19th District against Livingston Wingate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sional
John Rooney
Democrat
Allard Lowenstein
Americans For Democratic Action
Brooklyn
Abzug
20Th
Ryan
Reform Movement
Rooney
Lowenstein
Herman Badillo
Manuel Ramos
Charles Rangel
Adam Clayton Powell
Livingston Wingate
Laird Presses Arms Plan To Congress Despite Costs
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird argued Congress must fund a $20 billion package for the B1 bomber and Trident submarine tied to Moscow accords. He faced five hours of Senate questions led by Senator Symington, who warned the economy cannot afford both systems. Laird warned ratification hinges on funding, otherwise national security is at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPD
Melvin R. Laird
Senate
Congress
Nixon
Moscow
Laird
Senate Armed Services Committee
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Symington
Air Force
Pentagon
WV Democrats Debate McGovern Rules For Delegates
Thelma Hall and Paula Smith join the critique of West Virginia party plans. They say the state committee did little to promote McGovern rule compliance, noting WV delegates show low female and minority representation and a small under-30 presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Given
West Virginia
Final rites for Murrel Hardin held in two states
Murrel Dolce Hardin 48 of Prosperity died in a Montgomery hospital from injuries in a two vehicle crash. Final rites are set for 8 p.m. Thursday at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel with burial planned for Hickory Grove Cemetery after an additional service Saturday in Arkdelphia. He worked 25 years for Appalachian Exploration and Development Inc. Survived by wife Peggy James Hardin a son and three daughters and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murrel Dolce Hardin
Rose and Quesenberry
Peace Chapel
Earl’ Shrewsberry
Murray-Ruggles
Arkdelphia
Ark
Hickory Grove
Hardin
Montgomery
de Roche
Elmer - Lee Hardin
Tessie Thornton Hardin
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Appalachian Exploration and Development Inc
Peggy James Hardin
Timothy Mark
Hollis
Melanie) Carver
Dale
Claire) Bruce
Dallas
Tex
Robert
Julia) Ludlow
Provo
Utah
Coy and
Lewil
Floy
Odessa
Lawrence Wilson
Jesseville
George] Atkins
Gordon Cooper
Lee Sterne
el Paso
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home
Dummitt Rites Incomplete For Royal Oak Resident
Oscar Ben Dummitt 66 of Royal Oak Michigan died at home of an apparent heart attack. He taught dining room management at Wayne University and was at Northwood Inn as dining room manager. Survivors include his wife Christine and three daughters. Body sent to Dodd-Payne Funeral Home Fayetteville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Ben Dummitt
Royal Oak
Mich
Clifty
Fayetteville
Amy Bates Dummitt
L. R. Dummitt
Northwood Inn
Wayne University
Detroit
Dummitt
American Association of Waiters Union
Methodist Church
Christine Dummitt
Beverly Dummitt
San Francisco
Calif
Barbara Scheer
Bonnie Thielke
Freemont
James R. Dummitt
Thurman
Ohio
Grace Harrah
Scarbro
Bertha Smailes
Helen Holsteine
Nailen
Cleo Hoye
Charleston
Dodd-Payne Funeral Home
Obituaries and funeral notices from Beckley area
Several memorial notices list DeWitt Scales of Raleigh dying after a long illness, with his body at Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor. George J. Brandon of Hilltop dies in Beckley after a long illness. his wake at Ritchie and Johnson. Tina Louise Stanley, five, formerly of Beckley and now Cleveland resident, to be mourned at Mount Tabor Baptist Church with burial in Mount Tabor Cemetery. pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt Scales
Raleigh
Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor
Tina Louise Stanley
Gilbert L
Katherine Bernarh Stanley
Cleveland
Ohio
Beckley
Mount Tabor Baptist Church
Lee Fullmer
Mount Tabor
Phillip Stanley
Douglas Cox
Darrell Patton
Carey Fullmer
Mrs Alma Peters Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Alma Peters of Dothan died at Oak Hill hospital early today after a short illness. The body is at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Peters
Dothan
Oak Hill
Tyree
Ex Marshal Hallanan Dies in Huntington
Former United States marshal for southern West Virginia P Hallanan died at 78 after an extended illness. Funeral services were set for Thursday at Steel Funeral Home. He was a retired claims agent for Ohio Valley Bus Co and the last surviving brother of Walter Hallanan, Republican National committeeman in West Virginia. Survivors include niece Elizabeth Hallanan, chairwoman of the West Virginia Public Service Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W.va
UPD
Steel Funeral Home
Spk
P. Hallanan
United States
West Virginia
Hallanan
Ohio Valley Bus Co
Walter S. Hallanan
Elizabeth Hallanan
West Virginia Public Service Commission
Lawsuit Seeks Judgments in Raleigh County Cases
Robert M. Arthur sues Grose of Beckley and Irris Lewis of Crab Orchard for 3092.63 damages after a collision Aug 14 1971 on Valley Drive harming Arthur’s car and wages. American Finance Corp sues Michael B Walker and Linda Sue Walker of Whitesville for 1114.8 on a promissory note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Arthur
Raleigh County
Larry E. Grose
Beckley
Irris Lewis
Crab Orchard
Arthur
Grose
Irris ‘Lewis
Valley Drive
American Finance Corp
Whitesville
Michael B
Linda Sue Walker
Frances Bannister Deem 85 Glen Jean dies
Frances Bannister Deem 85 of Glen Jean died at 2 15 am in Hilltop nursing home. Born October 17 1887 in Shrewsbury she was among the last from an Old Kanawha County family. She belonged to Mount Hope Presbyterian Church attended Union Church Glen Jean and was a member of the Daughters of the Confederacy Fayette County Historical Society. Preceded by husband LC Deem she is survived by 24 nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Bannister Deem
Glen Jean
Shrewsbury
Kanawha County
Mount Hope
Presbyterian Church
Union Church
Daughters of the Confederacy
Final rites for Roland B Wisler in Beckley
Roland B Wisler 79 of 123 Hager Street will have funeral services at 3 p m Thursday in the Melton Mortuary Chapel with Dr Kenneth L Swank officiating entombment follows in Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum He died in a local hospital at 3 30 a m Tuesday after a short illness He was born May 18 1893 in Pulaski Virginia son of Walter A and Clemza tine McMillion Wisler He is survived by wife Helen Daugherty three sisters and three brothers Friends may call at the mortuary 6 to 9 p m today Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland B. Wisler
Hager St
Melton Mortuary
Kenneth L. Swank
Sunset ‘Memorial Park
Pulaski
Walter. A
Clemzatine McMillion Wisler
Helen Daugherty
Beckley
Federal Reserve Bank of
Cleveland
Ohio
Lakewood Baptist Church
Nellie Bowman
Bluefield
Myrtle Lindsey
Bristol
Tenn
J. C
Violet) Bowman
Raleigh
N. C
William
Benjamin B
Southern Pines
Walter A
Las Vegas
Nev
O. E.miller
C. L. Honaker
J. A.stanley
Mahlone Walker
Wiley Weaver
Roscoe Williams
Oak Hill Man Roger Myers Dies in Fayette County Hospital
Roger D. Myers 25 of Oak Hill died at an Oak Hill hospital at 1:05 a.m. The death is under investigation by Fayette County authorities. He was born January 5 1947 at Campbell Creek, son of Jessie Faye Randolph Myers and the late George Myers. Surviving are seven brothers Charles Arthur Billy Cattanall of Oak Hill Kenneth Marvin Johnny Hurley Prenter and four sisters Audrey Jefferies Oak Hill Martha Jefferies Summerlee Daisy Kincaid Route 1 Scarbro and Minnie Lester Lookout Home Oak Hill where arrangements are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Dale Myers
Oak ‘Hill
Oak Hill
Fayette County
Campbell Creek
Jessie Faye Randolph Myers
George Myers
Charles
Arthur
Billy
Cattell
Kenneth
Marvin
Cannonburg
Johnny
Hurley
Audrey Jefferies
Martha Jefferies
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Underwood
New Ama
C&o
Sgt
Robert W. Hunt
Ralph W. Powers
Prince Georges Circuit Court
Benjamin Lipsitz
Oscar B. Dummitt
DeWitt
George J. Brandon
Hilltop
Beckley Hospital
Bamber’s Creek
George W
Betty Rogers Brandon
Christine Robinson Brandon
Rosa N. Adkins
Vivian Johns
Maxine Brandon
Montclair
Tina L. Stanley
Mrs
Frances B. Deem
Roger D. Myers
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