Bradley defeats Mayor Sam Yorty in Los Angeles election
Former police lieutenant Thomas Bradley defeats incumbent Sam Yorty to become mayor of Los Angeles. Bradley wins with more than 56 percent, benefiting from support across black and liberal communities while Yorty laments low turnout in traditional strongholds. Bradley vows a fulfilled dream and a new era for the city.
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Sam Yorty
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Scott seeks governor aid on court vacancy and quorum
Raleigh County official Scott reports contacting the governor on the court vacancy and quorum shortage stalling county business including canvass of a tight special airport levy election. William is not fully named in this readable fragment.
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Raleigh
Missioner
Minor Scott
West Virginia debate on interstate mileage and court vacancies
The discussion centers on freezing interstate mileage at 42 500 with all available mileage allocated and the need for a federal act to change allocations. Governor Arch Moore's press-acknowledged request to the Federal Highway Administration is noted while James remains hospitalized, blocking a quorum on the county court. The governor may appoint to create a quorum only if vacancies warrant it per state law, and legal opinions say appointments may be limited by existing vacancies and quorum rules.
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West Virginia
Charles Burdiss
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Raleigh County
Thomas Canterbury
Haldeman Ehrlichman tied to Watergate cover up hints
Walters, CIA deputy director, says Haldeman told him to warn FBI Director Grayell a thorough probe could jeopardize CIA operations. Ehrlichman ordered CIA help with spy gear used in Ellsberg psychiatric office raid. Nixon acknowledged instructing Haldeman and Ehrlichman to ensure the Watergate investigation did not expose CIA activity. Heck's Inc. names Haddad chairman. company plans 10 new stores and 16 shops. James Haddad remains on board, attending clinic. court canvass adjourned for lack of quorum.
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West Virginia towns win pool grants for Kenova and Glen Dale
Kenova in Wayne County receives a 225000 dollar matching grant for a swimming pool complex with tennis and basketball areas and parking. Glen Dale in Marshall County gets 67500 dollars for swimming and wading pools bathhouse and administrative offices. Both awards announced by Representatives Hechler and Mollohan on Tuesday.
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Wayne County
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DW. Va
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Marshall County
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Brinegar Urges Private Funds to Save Northeastern Railways
Transportation Secretary Brinegar backs private investment to rebuild bankrupt northeastern lines, urging Congress to provide incentives rather than large federal outlays. He argues a $40 million federal commitment can stimulate private capital, while critics warn private funding may not suffice amid hearings on rail restructuring and line abandonments.
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Allen Hyman Held For Court
Allen Hyman 19 of Moundsville West Virginia a Hare Krishna member was ordered held for court on a assault and battery charge after a downtown street incident in Pittsburgh involving a pamphlet to a boy and a threat to kill. The hearing was before Chief Magistrate Stephen Laffey.
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West Virginia House backs private college aid bill
The House Education Committee approved a bill giving West Virginia residents attending private colleges grants of 500 dollars to freshmen and sophomores and 700 dollars to juniors and seniors. The measure, costing about 2.25 million annually, may face constitutional questions due to session call wording.
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Canada Leaves ICCS Dismays Saigon
South Vietnam reacted with dismay as Canada withdraws from the ICCS four-power group. The Viet Cong accuses the Canadian delegation of distortion and ill intentions while Canadian Ambassador Michel Gauvin says the move will not harm the peace mission and suggests an Asian nation replace Canada. The PRG criticizes Canadian objectivity and supports continued supervision despite the exit.
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Illness Of Judge's Wife Delays Beckley Trials Change Of Meeting Site
Illness of Judge C Berkeley Lilly's wife Anna L Lilly prompts delays in Raleigh County Circuit Court trials. The Beckley Black Lung Association moves its meeting to the Raleigh County Courthouse Courtroom with Burgess Brothers providing entertainment prior to the session. Judge Lilly remains in Charleston as jurors are told to report June 5.
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Skylab tests weightless movement and Earth resource survey
Skylab astronauts simulate weightless locomotion by running inside water tank rings to study human adaptation and environmental limits. Separately a two hour Earth resources survey tracks gypsum beds near White Sands and soil salinity while cameras and sensors monitor solar activity and sunspot flares from the Pacific coast to Mexico.
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Nevada
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Brownsville
Eldridge E Boalt, 67, Dies. Rites Thursday in Melton
Eldridge E Boalt, 67, of Virginia Street, died after arrival at Beckley hospital Monday evening following an apparent heart attack. Funeral services are set Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Melton Mortuary chapel with Rev. R. C. Browning presiding. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call today from 5 to 5. Pallbearers are Paul Gunter, Willard Pennington, John Holt, Richard Basham, Fred Reno, Edward Mooney, Ken Wheeler, and Frank Ubeda.
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Richard Basham
Fred Reno
Edward Mooney
Ken Wheeler
Frank Ubeda
Bernice M. Booker Jr
Cleveland
Ohio
Beckley
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Thomas Kerrigan
Patrick McDonough
Greenwood Memorial Park
Booker
Parkersburg
Claude S. Sullivan
Sullivan
Ramex A. McCarus Jr
Charleston
McCarus
Ritchie and Johnson Funeral
Power Saw Threats End Anger in Bakersfield Bar
A Bakersfield man Carl Myers 51 was arrested on assault with a deadly weapon after threats to saw off his ex wife Gloria Wais head with an electric saw at the Red Rooster tavern. The saw failed to operate and witnesses say he struck her before fleeing. Bond set at $2000.
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State Legislature Advances Constitutional and Budget Measures
The legislature advanced a proposal to replace justices of the peace with common pleas courts and sent bills to voting. Senate bills created a community development fund and expanded the West Virginia Industrial Development Authority, and a soft drink tax record-keeping measure passed. The House approved a 5 percent teachers’ pay raise and added air rights jurisdiction to highways and parole counsel provision. Senate actions included a pension boost for early retired teachers, while the Rules Committee urged study of Senate rules and rejected a open meetings measure. The session resumes at 9 a.m. for the Senate and 10 a.m. for the House.
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Blue Angels Show Upset Sherwood Zoo in England
Sherwood zoo in Hucknall seeks 12000 pounds from the Royal Air Force Association after a Blue Angels aerial display prompted chaos. A female puma killed two cubs and refuses to feed a third while a Formosan sika deer died after a collision with a ferry. Two bison escaped, and flamingos lions and barbary sheep suffered injuries and damaged fencing.
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Hucknall
Court Denies Calandros Plea in Racketeering Case
U S District Court Judge K K Hall refused Leo J Calandros of Point Pleasant to void two concurrent seven year prison terms for possession and disposition of stolen property Calandros had argued promises by his attorney Stanley Preiser of Charleston affected his plea He also faced another seven year term on a related conviction with Preiser and two other lawyers testifying that Calandros was advised of longer sentences upon pleading guilty.
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Borobudur Temple Restoration Highlighted by UNESCO
Java's Borobudur, a 1000 year old Buddhist temple in Central Java, is noted as the most significant Indian architectural example outside India. UNESCO plans restoration to preserve its 430 lifelike Buddha images and cultural heritage.
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Funeral for Jacob Loyd Jackson in Fayetteville
The 77 year old Jacob Loyd Jackson of Fayetteville died Tuesday in a Beckley hospital after a short illness. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Dodd Payne Funeral Home with Rev. Buddy Caviness officiating. Burial will follow at High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill. He was born April 18, 1995, in Raleigh County and was a retired miner. Survivors include his wife Angie Bowyers Jackson, five sons Carmel Ostrander Ohio Ralph Oak Hill Robert Lochgelly Frank Margate Florida Jesse Gobles Michigan. four daughters Margaret Gilpe Baltimore Maryland Louise Blankman Syracuse New York Martha Elizabeth Jackson Elizabeth City Carolyn Blake Margate Florida. two stepsons George and Joe Moreau Oak Hill. four stepdaughters Mary Beard Jean Stewart Tampa Florida Susan Noble Harrisburg Pennsylvania Betty Haskell Dayton Ohio. two sisters Hettie Flem Mount Hope and Vergie Murphy Oak Hill. and two brothers Herbert and Gilbert Ohio.
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Baltimore
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Tampa
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Harrisburg
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Dayton
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Mount Hope
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Gilbert
America's Own Bavarian Festival in Barnesville
Barnesville hosts Oktoberfest in July from June 2 to July 15 featuring 30 German oompah bands in outdoor beer gardens on an outdoor stage with bellringers and Alpine horn players.
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