Consumer Prices Rise Sharply Under Phase III Controls
The CPI climbed 0.7 percent in April amid Phase III controls, with food up 1.5 percent and energy and apparel costs also higher. Officials noted the 12 month CPI gain at 5.1 percent, driven by meat price ceilings ordered by Nixon.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS
Carl Albert
Oklahoma Democrat
National Association of Home Builders
Congress
Albert
State Legislature and Economic News Mixed Across Reports
Legislative discussions continue on budget items and potential tax measures while the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes price increases for meats, fruits, vegetables and nonfood items. Wages rise slightly as inflation persists. lawmakers weigh consumer protection, environmental policy, and judicial reform amid calls for wage and price controls.
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Furters
Brotherton
McManus
Albert Pass
Pennsylvany Moore
Richard Guage
Sprague
Moore
Erie County
Crease
Environmental Protection Agency
Consumer Protection Legisla J
Legis
Jin
James Still Hospitalized Jaycees Press County Action
Beckley Jaycees plan to present a special resolution to Raleigh County Court urging the appointment of a new commissioner due to the illness of Walter James. The move aims to alleviate county business disruption as James remains hospitalized.
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Raleigh County Court
Minor J. Scott
Beckley Jaycees
Walter
James
Pete Torrico II
Jaycees
County Bills Held Up by Quorum Gap Yes
Lack of a quorum delayed approval of the county's regular monthly bills for supplies, expenses and payroll. Scott indicated James’ release could occur today and noted bills await court action, with audits and tax items to be processed once signatures are obtained.
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Scott
James
Sheriff's Department
Fred Stacy
Miss Lilly
Watergate links CIA, White House in frayed control clash
Memo excerpts reveal McCord claiming White House sought to steer CIA assessments to favor policy. He details threats against John Mitchell and others, bombings of GOP offices, and a push to use CIA to curb FBI actions. Senate probes examine CIA involvement in alleged cover up and political meddling.
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CLA
Robert Mardian
Justice’ Department
Internal Security Division
White House
CIA
McCord
GOP
John N. Mitchell
Martha
Vernon Walters
HR. Haldeman
FBI
Nixon
Mexico City
Banic
Helms
Lethe Senate Foreign Relations Agislature
Iran
E. Howards
Hunt
Palumbo
Senate
Cratic
Sen.j
Howard Baker
R-Tenn
New York
Washington
Harrangue
Symington
Walters
L. Patrick Gray
Richard
M. Helms
Haldeman York
Mexico
Redistricting Debate and State Agency Plans Face Pace
The West Virginia legislature advances redistricting and backs a 5 percent deviation rule with a next meeting push. A committee on environmental protection consolidation warns of potential costs, while a new study of the state park system seeks park financials and leasing feasibility. Additional panels weigh natural gas royalty payments, hospital inspections, and coal waste data for upcoming sessions.
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West Virginia Education Association
Carl Gainer
Department of Natural Resources
Rollins
Deaths And Funerals In West Virginia News Brief
Funeral rites are planned for Weldon Bay Claypool 52 Sprague and Fred Warren Lawson 61 Craigsville. Claypool dies after a gunshot wound and Lawson after a heart attack. services set at Simons Coleman Funeral Home Richwood and burial at Blue Jay Cemetery Oak Hill. Survivors listed include wife children and siblings. Funeral home arrangements and police investigation noted.
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Fred W. Lawson
Weldon Bay
Fred Warren Claypool
Sprague
Lawson
Craigsville
High Lawn
Blue Jay
Memorial Park
Oak Hill
Claypool
Richwood Hospital
Fayette County
Stotesbury
Lillian
Edward
Davidliernn
Minnie Smith Claypool
Mabscott
Reba Niomt Thee
Sophia Bee
Shrewsbury
Gladys
Janie Claypool
Drake
Mount Hope
Franklin
Crothers
Vernon Lawson
Home
Weldon Ray Jr
Elmer
Richmond
Lebanon
Roy
Jacksonville
Fla
Emma Lou French
Max Frank
Earl
Well Hill
Juanita Ruth
Final rites for multiple local figures in Beckley
Obituary notices announce funeral rites and calling hours for Howard C. Donald 58 of Amigo died after a long illness at a local hospital. Rev J H Maxwell 78 of Logan and Claude L Walker 67 of Beckley also honored with services. William Ceci Kincaid 76 of Minden and others receive planned services, with burial in Greenwood Memorial Park and Sunset Memorial Park.
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Amigo
Ritchie and Johnson
Henry Parham
Greenwood Memorial Park
Donald
Anderson
D. C
Jahue
Lizzie Donald
Virginia
William
Amiga
Charles
James
Brooklyn
Geneva Greene
Bessie Duncans
Annie Burger
Dayton
Ohio
Patty Joe Gray
Beckley
John J
Columbus
Valee Erwin
Roselee Fichette
Ester Donald
Rocky Mountain
J. H. Maxwell
Logan
St. Matthews Ame
W. D. Canty
Norman Burton
Maxwell
Huntington Hospital
Utah
Ala
Sandy
Savanah Maxwell
Bethel Ame
Holden
St. James Church
Jerry D
N. Y
Savanah Walker
Hampton
Ella L. Stamples
Cincinnati
Henry Eubanks
Cleveland
Levert Eubanks
Selena Casey
Little Day
Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor
Claude Lawrence
William Ceci Kincaid
Minden
Tyree
Hare Chapel
Oak Hill
Lee Warner
High Lawn Memorial Park
Mossy
Ed Lpmond
Angelina Jones Kincaid
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic
Scarbro
Beckley Masonic Lodge
A. F
A. M
Nine Forfeit Bonds In Beckley Court
Nine persons forfeited a total of 320 dollars in bonds to Beckley Municipal Court Monday night. Five persons forfeited 133 each on charges of public intoxication. William R. Parfitt paid 30.50 for no state inspection sticker. Edwin Richard Clark 30.50 for improper use of a traffic lane. Mildred Louise Gwinn 10 for blocking a fire lane and Roy Lee Womack 84 for shoplifting.
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Beckley Municipal Court
William R. Parfitt
Edwin Richard Clark
Mildred Louise Gwinn
Roylee Womack
Richardson Moves to Name Cox in Watergate Probe
The report notes Richardsons push to formally name Cox after Senate confirmation amid the Watergate investigation. Cox plans to request security clearance and access to prior residence details to pursue documents. Mrs Shrewsbury recounts a four room frame house burned in what she calls a rapid blaze.
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Cox
Senate
Justice Department
Odd
Lundylly
Shrewsbury
Pevissd
Sam Polk
Rich Jhiture
Lardson
Richardson Granted Full Authority Over Watergate Probe
The committee was informed that Richardson gave the special prosecutor full authority over the burglary at the Democratic National Headquarters and all offenses related to the 1972 election. Guidelines also grant Cox full authority over grand jury proceedings, evidence, witness immunity, prosecutions, and dealings with the Justice Department and Congress.
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Wile Richardson
Democratic National
Cox
Justice Department
John P Meadows Funeral Rites Held In Shady Spring
John Paul Meadows 48 of Shady Spring died after a heart attack. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Shady Spring Community Church with Rev. L M Garten officiating. Burial followed at Tom Lilly Cemetery Ghent. Survived by wife Ruth two sons Franklin D. and John Paul Jr a daughter Brenda Kay two brothers Roy and Dewey three sisters and one grandchild.
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John
Paul Meadows
Shady Spring
L. M. Garten
Tom Lilly
Ghent
Meadows
Fireco
Newton
Sylvia Pear
Mabscott
Gray Lumber
Ruth
Franklin D
Columbus
Ohio
John Paul Jr
Brenda Kay Meadows
Roy
Shady
Lile Mayner
Charlottesville
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel
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