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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1977
Page
1
The National Weather Service warns of a 60 percent rain likelihood through the period. Temperatures rise into the low 80s today and likely stay similar tomorrow, with tonight’s low in the mid 60s. Winds vary 5 to 15 mph.
Reporter Cathy Clark examines legislation requiring drugs and prices be posted by druggists. The Robert Lee Pettry family evaluated a product for Check. See Second News Front Page 9. Also questions Reds standings after Tom Seaver trade are noted in Sports Scene Page 5.
About 35,000 United Mine Workers walked off last week protesting health and retirement fund cutbacks. No pickets appeared in southern West Virginia this morning as vacation begins. 90 percent of West Virginia miners are off, with 75 percent of Beckley District 29 on vacation. Miners return to work in two weeks, and unauthorized strikes may affect Fourth of July holiday pay.
Rep. Paul Trible of Virginia says he opposed a $13,000 congressional pay raise and will donate the annual amount to education. He established two $1,000 yearly scholarships at Hampton Institute and Hampden-Sydney College for students in his 1st District, fulfilling his pledge to give any salary increase to charity or education.
In Columbia Maury County jail a blaze started in a padded cell during visiting hours. Officials suspect a toxic agent from foam padding caused the deaths of 42 people including visitors and inmates. Firefighters say the gas spread through vents. autopsies and toxic analysis planned.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard Yanko told jurors the testimony has been confusing but promised closing arguments will make the government's case comprehensible. Filipina Narciso and Leonora Perez face conspiracy or poisoning charges over 1975 injections of Pavulon at the Ann Arbor VA Hospital, with 52 breathing failures and 12 deaths that summer and Narciso facing one murder count.
United Mine Workers contender Patterson announces plans to challenge the June 14 union election. He asks UMW tellers to set aside the vote and schedule a new election to ensure a fair ballot that enables Tank-and-file members to decide democratically. He cites no named grounds.
The ".44 caliber killer" wounds 17-year-old Judy Placido and 20-year-old Sal Lupo in a Queens car as police link the attack to a string of murders and assaults since July. Ballistics tie the weapon to prior killings. victims include Valentina Suriani and Alexander Esau.
A 12 inch cast iron water line exploded early this morning near Prince and Heber streets. A Beckley Water Co. engineer and crew leader report restoration by noon. Areas affected include Kanawha Street to Prince and part of Heber Street and Valley Drive. Restaurants reported water available, while surrounding Main and Neville streets saw no impact.
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