Three Charged in Murder of Idona Baker in Branchland
Three persons face first degree murder charges in Idona Bakers shooting death on her porch Tuesday. Bond set at 50000 for Douglas Atkins 25 of Four Mile and two unnamed juveniles. Atkins and one juvenile were arrested Thursday, the other earlier this week. The case described as murder by ambush.
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Douglas Atkins
Atkins
Lincoln County
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Bonnie Hunt Makes Engineering History at Texas A M
Miss Bonnie Hunt 33 of Dallas becomes the first minority woman to earn a Ph D in engineering at Texas A M University. She follows a line of male engineers in her family with her grandfather father and brother all engineers.
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Dallas
Belfast strike frays amid violence and taxi driver death
In Belfast protests flare as Protestant-led strike teeters near collapse. A Roman Catholic taxi driver was shot dead in West Belfast during clashes between youths, police, and troops in East and Armagh as scattered violence continued.
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Mingo Survival Phase Ends as Recovery Efforts Accelerate
Mingo County moves past the immediate flood aftermath with stores reopening and the Williamson Daily News to publish Monday. Officials report mixed progress on federal aid, housing delays from HUD and SBA lending hurdles, while residents await debris clearance, flood controls, and longer term recovery plans. Local leaders stress housing as a priority and praise SBA for some loans amid ongoing frustration with federal missteps.
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Tug Valley
Mingo County
Williamson Daily News
Mingo
G. L
Jerry) Chafin
Rockefeller
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Bryan McMullens
Veriffier
Chafin
HUD
Local Scouts Win Awards in Seneca District Event
Mike Fairlie and David Jones were chosen as Seneca District Scouts of the Year at the Scout Expo held at the Raleigh County Armory Civic Center. Each received a $25 savings bond presented by Mrs. Dorothy Amick. Also honored were Pinewood Derby top finishers Allan Lilly David McCormack and Clarence Brooks for tar cars from five ounce blocks of wood.
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David Jones
Seneca
Raleigh County Armory
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Fairlie
John L. Fairlie
Jefferson St
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Wilmot C. Jones
Woodlawn Ave
Legislature Fights Over Rockefeller Pay Raises At House Vote
The House approved a 642000 pay raise package for department heads despite earlier opposition by Rockefeller allies. Senate versions total 659000, with the House adding a boost to the minimum director salary. Del La Schifano and Del Larry Schifano opposed the raises amid a broader battle over culture history funding and other bills. Governor veto politics and a testy meeting with Sen. Oates highlight tensions over tax and civil service measures.
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del. la Schifano
D - Monongalia
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Larry Schifano
Ohanawha
Disabled Workers Relief Fund
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West Virginia
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Carolyn Smoot
Civil Service
West Virginia Legislature Debates Flood Relief Packages
Lawmakers clash over Rockefeller flood aid as Senate backs 4.5 million in relief to fund state needs and grants. House bills propose 10 million with flexible disbursement while Senate adds 2 million for business grants. Amendments gauge tax moratorium impact and Governor disbursement authority.
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Raleigh Register Mail Subscription Rates 1974
The Raleigh Register lists subscription prices effective October 1 1974 for daily and Sunday delivery by mail One year total 931.00 plus tax 90.78 makes 990.53 Daily and Sunday Three months 13 00 includes tax where applicable Mail service limited to areas without carrier service Sales tax applies to West Virginia orders but not to out of state mailings
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Ees
Aive
West Virgin
Weather Summary with Rain Showers and Extremes
Wide areas of showers are forecast Friday across the county with mild conditions in the eastern third and cooler weather elsewhere. Airport data show 16 a.m. high 68 and 58 at 10 a.m. Precipitation for the period 42 and for the month 62. Extended outlook calls for more showers Sunday and Tuesday with highs near 70 and lows around 50. River gauges show Greenbrier normal and clear, Lake Bluestone normal with gates open, and Hinton gauge at 3.3 feet.
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Greenbrier
Bluestone
Hinton
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