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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1977
Page
1
The former Union Carbide employee Charles E. Moore died in New Jersey last month from a rare vinyl chloride linked liver cancer. He was 60 and had lived in Bridgeton since 1966. Union Carbide announced his death after family permission.
The Nation reports Helen Blanche Wrigley widow of Philip K. Wrigley died in Lakeland Hospital Elkhorn Wisconsin after weeks of heart attack related illness. She was 75. Mondale warned hospital costs may reach 640 dollars per day in ten years urging reform amid rising bills.
A feasibility study by Gates Engineering recommends a $2.195 billion regional water system for Arnett Rock Creek Naoma and surrounding areas to serve about 720 potential customers. Water would come from Beckley Water Co via Glen White Trap Hill district pending approvals and hearings.
In Beckley nearly 12 000 registered voters must sign petitions equal to 30 percent to challenge the plan. Fire Department Auxiliary members oppose the fire fee, arguing it funds raises for all city workers. The fee at 32 cents per one hundred dollars will raise about 289 237 dollars to the fire department budget, with an equal transfer to the general fund to give each of 193 city employees a 100 monthly raise.
Beckley AMBUCS urged Raleigh County commissioners to reserve 10 to 20 acres in Fitzpatrick Park for a proposed Juvenile Attention Center. Juvenile probation officer Mrs. Graves supports it, citing inadequate current facilities and changes in the new state juvenile code. Police Chief Durrett and two commissioners voiced optimism about a center reducing future crime, with land area to be determined and possible use of county property or other parcels.
After weeks of discussion Beckley Common Council proposed an ordinance to lift parking restrictions in the 1300 block of South Kanawha Street while preserving limits between the alley in the 1400 block and F Street. Police Chief Durrett noted the change follows resident complaints about off street parking.
The neon sign at the Church of God State Office on 414 N Kanawha St will be turned off at night per an agreement reached by Church of God officials and the city Parks and Recreation. Kermit Rowe announces lease plans for Skelton Field from John W Eye Co for the ladies softball league and public use when idle. Council orders Payne to draft an ordinance banning motorized vehicles on grass in city parks except maintenance machinery.
The Raleigh Register lists mail and home delivery rates as of May 1 1977. Rates include daily and Sunday subscriptions for one year $57 plus 1.71 tax, six months $29 plus 0.87 tax, and three months $15 plus 0.45 tax. Home delivery costs 1.2 per week.
A 15 year old girl scout was dragged from a tent at Oscar Scherer State Park near Sarasota by a man who ripped the tent and grabbed her by the hair. She was with 16 other scouts from Venice Farms on an outing when the abduction occurred.
Rusk describes his lifelong mission to promote patriotism while portraying Uncle Sam. He recalls wearing a grey jacket and blue satin gear, meeting children at the Smithsonian event, and facing protesters during the Vietnam era. He notes a 50 dollar stake from a stilt Uncle Sam and his own deferment during World War II.
Nine OPEC members Algeria Ecuador Gabon Indonesia Iran Kuwait Nigeria Qatar and Venezuela announced they would not implement the planned five percent crude oil price increase effective July 1 1977. The communique cited unity and solidarity as the reason for forgoing the raise.
Raleigh County commissioners announced about 182000 in federal public assistance to cover spring flood damages. The funds come from Disaster Assistance Administration allocations to repair creeks and bridges around Amigo Hollow and Josephine.
Government agencies civic groups and a water company unite to tackle current and future water and sewage issues in Raleigh County. Representatives from public service districts the county commission planning commission health department and water utilities meet to establish a coordinating committee led by Nelson Ferguson as temporary chair.
Paul St. Clair, 51, of Gary died at Charleston General Hospital from injuries suffered in a June 14 automobile crash on U S 52 near Ikervilles Fork Road. His pickup ran off the road, rolled down an embankment, and was pulled from the wreckage by passersby. He had been hospitalized since the accident.
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