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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1977
Page
9
The report records Beckley residents views after Florida vote on gay rights. Quotes reflect mixed opinions on employment rights and school policy, with individuals linking rights to religion, qualification for jobs, and personal liberty. Community attitudes show sharp contrasts.
Gina Brandt of The Miners Right to Strike Committee says a petition protesting cuts to United Mine Workers Health and Retirement Fund benefits is growing. Demonstrations occurred at the fund’s Dry Hill Road regional office, with more letters and petitions surfacing as rallies are planned for July 9 in District 29 and July 10 in District 17.
Miss Bertha Dickerson, a 19 month title clerk at Canterbury Buick Opel and boss Suzanne Canterbury’s wife, praises Odd for its country quietness. She has 10 years in Beckley but prefers Odd and enjoyed Saturdays auction with bluegrass music and lively bidding.
District 29 tellers in Beckley report candidates filing for United Mine Workers offices though nominating begins July 15. Leon Henry seeks reelection as district subdistrict 2 board rep. James E. Justus of Welch runs for district auditor. District election is November 8. several local and subdistrict candidates filed last week. Beckley Court bonds: Neal $100 shoplifting. Meadows $90 for speeding and other costs. others include Blackburn $61 for expired license and left of center.
Don Spears and Pamela Carol Morgan Spears planned an outdoor wedding at the Morgan home in Pineville with eight brothers to give away the bride. A downpour sent the ceremony to Freewill Baptist Church in Oceana delaying 15 minutes and missing one brother who had to tend an appendectomy.
A reader asks about a California gold pen penny marked 1/2 cent with an 1852 Indian and 13 stars. A local expert says it is likely a half dollar piece worth about 40 dollars in average condition. The piece is not a gold penny if genuine.
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