Esselstyn Seeks UMW Seat From Cannonsburg Miner
Cannonsburg, Pa mechanic Bill Esselstyn, 31, campaigns for the United Mine Workers post, calling for strong organizing in the West and a constitutional convention. He praises incumbent Arnold Miller’s record, cites safety as a priority, and notes miners’ rising education levels. He notes a tense debate with rivals in Norton, Virginia.
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Union dissension colors 1973 United Mine Workers race
In a talk, Patrick Slate Freebarg and Yurgee criticize Arnold Miller and Lee Roy Patterson, praising Harry as the only leader who will take decisive action. Yurgee, a former safety committeeman, blasts aging ranks and urges education, pensions help, and unity amid factional strife and costly board sessions.
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UMW Leaders Clash in Race for Patterson Presidency
Candidacy fights within the United Mine Workers pit Leonore Patterson against Arnold Miller and Mitchell for the union presidency. Mitchell attacks Miller and endorses leadership, while Patterson’s bid hinges on union reform and contract talks amid financial strains and pension concerns.
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Lindbergh Lands Spirit of St Louis at Le Bourget Paris
Charles Lindbergh describes the final approach to Le Bourget Airport outside Paris after a 3500 mile nonstop flight from New York. He lands safely in the Spirit of St Louis, then observes a welcoming crowd and bustling Parisian night life around the airport.
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Beckley Fire Service Fee Sparks City Readers Debate
Letters from Beckley residents criticize a proposed city fire service fee to fund public employe raises. Readers argue housing renters and churches should not bear the burden, suggest alternative revenue sources, and note perceived city worker attitudes and policing issues. Some call for broader tax sharing and question impact on fixed incomes.
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Letter writers urge careful budgeting and reject a fire fee while proposing alternative revenue ideas. They call for better meter enforcement, a city sales tax, or higher utility taxes, and caution that hospital bills and living costs strain fixed incomes. S.M. and others suggest distributing burdens beyond Beckley homeowners.
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