Pressure mounts for White House on Black Lung Bill
United Press International reports supporters pressure President Nixon to approve the expanded Black Lung bill. West Virginia leaders and coal groups warn of strikes and protests if the measure is delayed, highlighting claims, X ray rules, and benefits for surface miners and widows.
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White House
United Press International
Appalachia
Mingo County
Black Lung Association
Earl Stafford
Randolph
D-W. Va
Stafford
Nixon
Exlin
Robert C. Iments
J Byrd
Sen
Jennings Byrd
Nix
Camp David
Ken Hechler
West Virginia
Coafields
Arch Moore
Hechler
House
Senate
Hechter
West
Moore
Jae
New York
United J Mine Workers Union
Hanoi says US strikes hit Dong Hoi and Thanh Hoa area
Hanoi radio reported waves of American planes struck the port city of Dong Hoi and Thanh Hoa turning the area into an inferno. In Saigon military spokesmen said U S Air Force jets knocked out six bridges and the USS Saratoga began first strikes against Communist positions near the region. Different claims of air power and bridge destruction followed as U S Navy noted carrier air strikes.
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Saigon
UPS
Hanoi
North Vietnam
Dong Hoi
Thanh Hoal
Bac Giang
China
Vietnam
U.S. Navy
Saratoga
An Loc
Mekong Delta
Ticonderoga H
San Diego
Calif
Yankee Station
Constellation
Than
Hoa
Ha Bac
Indochina
Hue
da“ Nang
Hai van Pass
Phuoc Tuy
Wallace begins physical therapy after shooting wounds
Wallace, critically wounded and paralyzed from the waist, has started physiotherapy at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring. A key doctor warned the odds are better than 50-50 he will not walk again. The hospital noted temp and pulse fluctuations during the post operative period while Wallace regains movement in paralyzed areas.
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Wallace
Silver Spring
Washington
Mela UL Luce Serapy
Youngest Pacemaker Patient Nicole Kruljac Reported
Doctors at Children's Hospital Oakland implanted a permanent pacemaker in 2 month old Nicole Kruljac of Sonoma California after a complete heart block left her heart too slow. The device sits beneath her skin in the upper abdomen and is expected to last about two years.
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Oakland
Calif
UPI
Children’s Hospital
Nicole Kruljac
Nicole
Robert L. Kruljac
Sonoma
Kennedy Pushes to Ban Snub-Nosed Handguns in Slow Senate Move
Senate Judiciary subcommittee in principle approves a bill to ban cheap short-barrel handguns seen as Saturday night specials. Key unresolved points include exact barrel length weight and caliber standards while debate continues on how to curb sales and NRA opposition. Kennedy accuses the NRA of blocking progress as pressure builds for swift action.
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Washington
UPD
Senate’ Judiciary
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Laurel
Birch D. Bayh
D-Ind
Roman IR. Hruska
R-Neb
Bayh
Wallace
Hruska
Judiciary Committee
Bipartisan Push to Defeat Busing Bill Faces Opposition
In Congress liberals and conservatives unite to back a compromise delaying antibus ing measures tied to an $18.5 billion higher education package. The ban would last until December 31, 1973 and allow court orders to stand where final verdicts await. Critics call the wording too weak or too strong, signaling sharp partisan divisions.
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Washington
UPI
House
Senate
Joe D. Waggonner Jr
D-La
Democrats in Campaign Push After Wallace Shooting
Senators Humphrey and McGovern press seven remaining primaries to secure the Democratic nomination. Humphrey resumes campaigning at Princeton with a pledge to protest the Vietnam War, while McGovern plans to resume in Washington. Kennedy urges Oregon Democrats not to vote for him. a WCBS poll shows McGovern leading New York delegates.
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United Press International
Hubert H. Humphrey
George S. McGovern
George C. Wallace
Humphrey
Princeton University
Princeton
McGovern
Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Oregon Journal
Oregon
Kennedy
WCBS
New York
Humphrey J
Wallace
Miami Beach
New Mexi
Weather Outlook Beckley Area Showers Through Friday
Variable clouds bring a chance of showers this afternoon through Friday. Daytime highs mid 60s, tonight’s low in the upper 40s, Friday’s highs in the upper 60s. Precipitation probability 40 percent this afternoon and tonight, 30 percent Friday. Details on page 11.
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Beckley
Offensive Brings High Casualties in Vietnam War
South Vietnamese forces suffered over 25 000 casualties with more than 5 000 killed since the offensive began March 30. American losses reached 68 killed 231 wounded and 66 missing. North Vietnamese and Viet Cong deaths near 30 000. U S command reports 12 Americans killed last week and one more pilot shot down over Laos plus 26 wounded and five missing in action.
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Saigon
Laos
RCCAA Board Ultimatum Sparks Warren Retention Request
Simeon Warren, RCCAA executive director, rejected a board demand to resign despite an ultimatum. He cited ongoing grant proposals and a delayed planning committee as reasons to stay. Board actions included appointing Keith Grimmett to press for Warren’s departure, while disputes over leadership and pending grants persist.
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Jean Campbell
Raleigh County Community Action Association’ Board of Directors
RCCAA
Simeon Warren
Warren
ACCAA
Office of Economic Opportunity
Philadelphia
Board
Keith Grimmett
Grimmett
Head On Turnpike Collision Kills Truck Driver in West Virginia
A tractor trailer collision on the West Virginia Turnpike left Samuel V. Pieri of East Palestine Ohio dead. Owen Sumner of Winston-Salem North Carolina in fair condition. The wreck halted traffic nine miles south of Beckley for over an hour. Pieri’s death marked the 166th highway fatality in the state this year.
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West Virginia Turnpike
Samuel V. Pieri Jr
East Palestine
Ohio
Owen Summer
Winston-Salem
N.C
Beckley
Princton
Pieri
Applechium
Sue Stover
Samuel V. Pieri
Owen Sumner
Here
Princeton
Beaver Volunteer Fire Department
Prince Street
Valley Drive
Roy Shrewsbury
Nancy Brewster
Crab Orchard
West Virginia
FDA to Step Up Checks on 60000 Food Plants
FDA plans a tougher sanitation push after GAO found 40 percent of food plants unsanitary. Commissioner Edwards admits a decline in industry hygiene and seeks more inspections, while FDA cites only 210 inspectors for 60000 plants and a needed $8 million to hire 300 more.
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Washington
UPI
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
U.S
Charles C_ Edwards
Edwards
General Accounting Office
GAO
Congress
Virgil O. Wodicka
FDA Bureau of Foods
Wodicka
House
Senate
Moore Reports No Donations In Non-Primary
Gov Arch A Moore Jr ran the cheapest campaign with zero donations in his unopposed bid for the GOP gubernatorial nomination. His report shows only a $350 filing fee as expense and was filed by John L Thomas. Secretary of State John D Rockfeller IV has not filed expenses for the Democratic nominee. Richard Neely listed $18,876 in expenditures and $19,811 in contributions while Damron showed no contributions and $687 in expenditures.
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Charleston
W.va
UPI
Arch A. Moore Jr
GOP
Moore
John L. Thomas
John D. Rockfeller IV
State Supreme Court
del. Richard Neely
Charles H. Damron
State highway sign rules curb candidate campaign stickers
A West Virginia highways spokesman says outdoor advertising laws ban posters on highway right of way. Violations carry a fine of 30 to 500 dollars per month and removal of the sign. A local attorney explains money in bank accounts is personal property and would pass to the widow if the will says she receives all personal property.
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Warren
ACCAA
State Department of Highways
West Virginia
Department of Highways
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