Governor Moore under fire over Buffalo Creek inquiry
The Buffalo Creek tragedy prompts public outrage at Governor Arch Moore for using the disaster to political ends. An ad hoc commission dominated by coal interests is urged to be replaced to give victims fair representation. Demonstrators demand accountability and an act of government, not an act of God.
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Buffalo Creek
Arch Moore
Moore
Charleston
Pittston Co
Buffalo Creek Mining Co
God
The
Register
West Virginia
Buffalo Mining Company
Nixon
Pittston Company
Pittston
Tony Boyle
Farmington
Elbert Osborn
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Hyden
Kentucky
Lifestyle magazine targeted at aggressive consumers begins distribution
A select group of 300,000 American families, drawn from 69 million names, will receive a new free magazine titled Lifestyle. The publication covers travel, arts, sports and discretionary pursuits and targets households with high purchase patterns and asset indicators.
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Lifestyle
Smog Forces Evacuation Of Knapsack Town
A West Germany village near Cologne named Knapsack, once home to about 6,000 people, is being wiped out by pollution from lignite works, a phosphor factory, and power facilities. With government help, 2,500 residents are moving to new homes in nearby New Knapsack as life becomes unbearable due to dangerous air quality.
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Knapsack
Cologne
West Germany
Europe
West Virginia
Eclers
Becky Newspapers Corporation
Live And Learn: Reflections On Youth And Age
A Charleston News and Courier reflection notes that older people forget youth while youths cannot grasp old age until they reach it, offering a thoughtful contrast on aging and perception.
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Charleston
S.C
News and Courier
Election Year Room Mr. Nixon Will Look The Rich
Arthur Hoppe argues 1972, a Presidential election year, will heat the economy as incumbents tend to win. He notes New Hampshire primaries inject about $1 million locally, fueling services from sign painters to caterers while quipping on chicken industry ties to fundraisers. He frames the cycle as a built in boom benefiting incumbents.
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Mr. Nixon
Arthur Hoppe
Nixon
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Primaries and the Cycle of Wealth Redistribution
A critical column critiques U S presidential campaigning, arguing primaries and conventions create wealth for political actors. It highlights how rich donors fund campaigns while politicians redistribute wealth during elections, labeling annual campaigns as essential yet noting the pattern of redistribution repeats every four years.
Busing as Dominant Issue in Election Year Debate
Editorial outlines how court ordered busing drives national politics with Nixon seeking workarounds and Florida voters weighing an amendment to prohibit forced busing. It notes Gallup poll results showing strong opposition, North and South desegregation tensions, and the likely rise of constitutional and legislative responses as the election nears.
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Mary Costello
Washington
Congress
Nixon
Florida
U. S
E. Burger
Supreme Court
Walter F. Mondale
D Minn
North
Mailbag fault lines in flood tragedy prompt calls for action
A letter column criticizes leaders and Pittston for inaction after the Buffalo Creek flood in West Virginia. It urges concrete legislation and enforcement, warns against signing releases, and accuses officials of recklessness. Signatories are Harry Patrick and Thomas Pysell, calling miners to stand for rights and accountability.
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Logan
Mingo
U. S
Buffalo Mining Company
Pittston Company
Patt
Harry Patrick
Miners For Democracy R. D
Fairview
West Virginia
Berry’s World cartoon about China trip remarks
The strip notes a shift in tone after a China trip as the caption jokes that Americans are no longer labeled run ning dogs of imperialism. It undercuts political bravado with a light social quip.
Ragland recalls Fanny era train between Beckley and Prince
T. R. Ragland Jr of St. Michaels Maryland recalls youth in Beckley including riding the Fanny train that served coal towns like Ragland and Cranberry. He describes Captain Dillingham the red moustache conductor, the trains lateness, and a pay-for-on-time moment. He notes school days at Beckley Institute, family history in coal and carbide industry, and his own career at Union Carbide and Carbide International.
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T. R. Ragland Jr
St. Michaels
Beckley
Fanny
Register
Prince
Ragland
K. Douglas
Lucy) Bowers
Ned H. Ragland
Union Carbide
West Virginia’ Coal Co
Union Carbide Corp
Y. R. Jr
Carbide
UCC
South Charleston
Carbide International
New York City
Greenwich
Cranberry
Captain Dillingham
Harold Fisher
Dillingham
Lucy
Old Beckley Institute
Sprague
Anderson’s
T. R
B. B. Richmond
Bill Richmond
Winnie Cook
J. D
Jack) Freeman
Winnie
Beckley High School
Woodrow Wilson High School
Park Junior High
Beckley Junior High
Virginia Military Institute
FCC Sets Top Markets Access and New Cable Rules
The FCC plans new cable TV regulation taking effect March 31, granting access to the 100 largest markets. Operators must carry all signals available in top markets and dedicate channels for education local government and public access, with two way capacity and 20 channels in top 400 markets.
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Federal Communications Commission
John Gwin
National Cable Television Association
NCTA
FCC
Commission
Business Week
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Maleigh
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Prince St
W. Va
Hinton
John Hodel
United Press International
Aloysius
Fat) Katz
Katz
Mawaid
Gallup
Joseph Rauh
Americans For Democratic Action
Leonard Woodcock
United Auto Workers Union
San Francisco
Chinatown
Warren
Thomas Pysell
Moundsville
Berry's
China
Bob Wills
Sue Stover
Sue
Austin Caperton
Shady Spring
Glade Spring
Richard L. Worsnop
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