Charleston firms join drive to distribute WV state prints
Five companies will provide color reproductions of a painting of West Virginia state symbols for grade schools. C L Ripper created the originals. Burger Chef funds the original artwork. reproductions by Bluefield Supply, B W Painter, Vecellio Grogan, Elkay Mining, and the Conservation Education Council support the program.
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West Virginia
Natural Resources
David Callaghan
Callaghan
Cigsgroom
C.L. Ripper
Huntington
William H. Dickey
Burger Chef
Bluefield Supply
B. W. Painter Inc
Vecellio and Grogan
Elkay Mining Co
The
West Virginia Conservation Education Council
New Jersey Senate backs topless reviews in Atlantic City casinos
The judiciary committee advances an amendment placing topless entertainment under the Casino Control Commission as a change from the Alcoholic Beverage Control. The bill connects casino entertainment oversight to the new agency rather than ABC, which bans topless acts where liquor is served.
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New Jersey Senate
Judiciary Committee
Atlantic City
Casino Control Commission
Commission
Division of
Alcoholic Beverage Control
ABC
Belfast Conflict Sparks Deaths as Provisional Strikes Falter
In Belfast multiple casualties followed by violence as Protestant paramilitary groups try to enforce a faltering general strike. Hundreds of police and troops were deployed to trouble spots to prevent further clashes.
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Belfast
Congressional reaction favorable to Carter social security plan in Washington
Lawmakers split over long term impact versus five year funding as President Carter seeks to restore integrity by injecting 88 billion into social security. House subcommittee members call proposals deceptive, while others support decoupling and inflation adjustments to curb deficits.
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Carter
Congress
House
Social Security
Snowstorm Strands New England Power Crews Across Region
A late season blizzard dumped up to 18 inches of snow across New England. It knocked out power to about 1.2 million people, damaged tobacco fields and fruit crops, sank or grounded dozens of boats, and set record lows from Massachusetts to the Carolinas. Utility crews labored to restore electricity as frost warnings spread along the Atlantic coast.
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New England
Carolinas
Mas
Sachusetts
Marblehead Harbor
John O. Wolfgram
Massachusetts
le Island
Connecticut
Boston
Atlantic Coast
Raleigh
N.C
South Carolina
Virginia
North Carolina
Maryland
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
New York
City Council Approves Fire Fee Transfer for Pay Raises
The council plans to move fire service fee proceeds into the fire maintenance fund and then transfer an equal amount to the general fund to finance raises for 193 employees. State law blocks direct use of fire fee funds for raises. Street leader Robert Leeber updated on the new Barber-Greene asphalt paver, capable of laying 100 feet per minute, the largest and most costly city asset. The department would save time and money by handling paving in house, though some equipment must be replaced to expand street work.
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Payne
Robert Leeber
Barber - Greene
Leeber
City Hall
Maplewood Lane
Durrett
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EEOC
Legislature To Convene On Budget In West Virginia
West Virginia lawmakers planned a 2 p.m. session to settle the fiscal 1977-78 budget but a $15.1 million gap remained. Conferees differ on whether to include anticipated federal revenue sharing and unspent funds. Gov. Rockefeller seeks $10 million flood aid and teachers receive an $8.17 million pay raise. Senate President Brotherton urged patience as flood-relief talks continue. House Speaker Kopp warned of an imminent deadline and possible adjournment.
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West Virginia
House
Senate
Jay Rockefeller
Miners Vote In Two West Virginia UMW Districts
Turnout surged in Districts 17 and 32 as about 32 000 and 17 000 miners were eligible with 28 and 68 candidates on the ballot. Early returns were scattered with no clear trends as district officials warned it would be hours before results emerge.
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United Mine Workers ‘Union
West Virginia
District 17
UMW
Jack Perry
Charleston
District 41
Fairmont
Dennis Scafford
Lawrence Floyd
John Basaghc
Fred Fritz Mercer
Fairview
Charles Kenyon
Westover
Mitchell Napalo Sr
Rachel
Burdett Crow Sr
Morgantown
IEB
Charlie Tarasuk
Myrl Miller
Craigsville
Richard
Dick Weaver
Maidsville
Gene Conner
Shinnston
Scafford
Ron Zara
Albert Skubis
Grant Town
West Virginia Newspaper Delivery Rates Announced
The notice outlines daily and Sunday home delivery options in West Virginia with prices for one year at 667.55 plus 1.71 sales tax. Mail service is available only where no carrier exists and local delivery costs 15 dollars weekly.
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W.va
West Virginia
Coupon clipping note for 1877 payment period
The notice explains how to determine the number of weeks in the period by clipping the attached coupon and checking a box when paying. It states the coupon will last through the remainder of 1877 and urges keeping it handy for reference.
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Beckley Post - Herald
Raleigh Register
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Wis
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