R D Bailey Lake Project Faces Test Amid Flood Rush
Dave Greenfield reports the R D Bailey Dam in Raleigh County with 315 foot face held back the Guyandotte River during a three day rain, saving Man Justice Gilbert and Logan from floods and $20 million in damages while outlining a future plan for recreation and spillway systems. Chief Engineer Ronald Harris notes delays common in large projects and cites rugged terrain as a source of holdups with completion projected for late 1978.
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Weather Update Showers Likely With Warm Temperatures
The National Weather Service forecasts showers or thunder showers this afternoon and tonight with temperatures in the 70s and lows in the 50s. A 60 percent chance of precipitation today and tonight, and 40 percent Tuesday. Winds southerly at 10 to 20 mph.
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Progress Not Sweet For Displaced Woman
Justice residents recount nine years since displacement by the R. D. Bailey Lake project. Mrs. Alpha Wilson recalls leaving a three acre family property with a bridge and strawberry porch and moving to a cramped home in Justice. Her husband suffered after the move and died, with lingering regrets over what was lost.
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West Virginia flood sparks anti strip mining protest plan
In the aftermath of historic WV floods, opponents of surface mining plan an afternoon Capitol news conference to press for an end to strip mining and forest clearcutting. A petition with flood victims and group names will be handed to Gov. Rockefeller, while Rep. Rahall backs canalizing Tug Fork.
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Small Business Administration
Nixon denies intent to criminally cover up Watergate actions
Former President Richard Nixon says he did not intend to commit crimes or cover up the Watergate burglary. He tells David Frost he aimed to politically contain the scandal and protect innocent people, ending 32 months of silence since Aug 9, 1974.
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David Frost
Legislature to Begin First Special Session in West Virginia
West Virginia lawmakers return to the Capitol for the first special session since Governor Rockefeller took office. Debates focus on big pay raises for appointees and efforts to roll back Civil Service coverage from 8,000 workers. Some Republicans call the session a waste of time while Democrats and Republicans clash over budget timing and governance.
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Paratrooper Ramella Falls 32 Feet at Grandview Park
John Ramella 21 of Ramsey fractures his back in a 32 foot cliff fall at Grandview State Park while on a picnic with friends Kathy Lilly Eddie Buzzy. He was rescued by Raleigh Ambulance Service and park rangers and treated at Raleigh General Hospital in satisfactory condition. Ramella, a Fort Bragg soldier with 36 jumps, expects a lengthy hospital stay and says the accident may end his parachuting career. He plans to seek civilian work as a mechanic after his discharge in 113 days.
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