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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1977
Page
2
Carter plans a two hour Capitol Conference Center session in Charleston next Thursday to discuss national energy policy with Gov. Rockefeller aides saying he will focus on coal and energy development.
In California drought scenes ranchers warn of dwindling water as Topeka and Tower City reports reflect water and political turmoil. A Kansas House member apologized for admitting marijuana use and was subpoenaed in an attorney general drug traffic probe linked to Kansas City Star coverage.
The attorney general may rule today on whether Public Safety Department Superintendent Harley F. Mooney meets the constitutional five year residency requirement. The Senate Confirmations Committee asked for the opinion after noting Mooney lived in the Mountain State only while attending West Virginia University. Routine confirmations of six department heads were expected once Mooney’s status is clarified.
The House approved President Carter's 50 rebate plan by 282 to 131 as part of a 12.7 billion tax package. The bill would issue checks to most Americans under 30 000 dollars income and focus rebates on Social Security welfare and similar programs. Senate hearings began with interest in business tax incentives while the final package aligns largely with Carter's aims.
Melinda Webb, six, of Mullens, is listed in satisfactory condition at Wyoming General Hospital with head injuries after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday. Details of the accident are not available.
Raleigh Register lists the 1974 mail rates: daily and Sunday one year $51.00 plus 81.53 tax totaling 82.53. six months $36.00 plus 0.78 tax totaling 36.78. three months $13.50 plus 0.41 tax totaling 13.91. Mail service limited to areas without carrier service. WV tax applies only to WV addresses.
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