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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1977

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Tragic U S 119 Crash Kills South Charleston Man

Robert W. Showen Jr. 24 of South Charleston killed when his Volkswagen collided with a tractor trailer on U S 119 near here. The truck driver John Pratt 58 of Clarksburg escaped injury and the rig veered into a nearby home living room. The incident occurred about 7 p m Wednesday.

Robert W. Showen Jr South Charleston U.S. 119 Here Showen Charleston Area Medical Center John Pratt Clarksburg Pratt

Quinlan condition stabilizes after brush with death

The Nation Morris Plains N J says Karen Ann Quinlan has stabilized though still unstable and unpredictable. A family friend noting she had a good night said adoptive father Joe Quinlan seemed relaxed. Washington says Britain gains in air travel share via US Britain deals.

Karen Ann Quinlan Miss Quinlan Joe

Amin Beating Ugandan Crisis Dominates News and Fire Report

Refugees report Ugandan security forces killed up to 300 villagers in retaliation for an assassination attempt against Idi Amin. The report also details a Cameron house fire that destroyed a home owned by Slim Bowman, with damages estimated at 97,319 dollars amid a delayed firefighting response.

Idi Amin Cameron Slim”. Bowman Trap Hill Fiver Coal City

Beckley VA feeds and fees amid crisis and unrest

McGee notes Beckley VA pays area physicians about 1000 dollars annually for veterans care. The hospital treats nonveterans in dire need with a 39 dollar daily outpatient fee and 116 dollar daily inpatient charge, usually lower than community hospitals. Non VA admission occurs only in emergencies with space. Police and security forces report a separate, unconnected string of events surrounding Amin’s assassination attempt as Ugandan tensions rise.

Beckley McGee

Petition drive presses council on fire fee vote

Mrs Reid and Mrs Jones describe a door to door petition campaign to force an election or rescind the fire fee ordinance. They say signatures may reach the required number and pledge to persist if the issue returns next year, stressing a government by the people.

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