Miles Stanley a driving force in West Virginia politics
Charleston UPI reports Miles Stanley, president of the West Virginia Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, as a top influence in the Democrats' power shift. A self made man with 25 years in labor, he advocates a balance between labor and capital, seeks fair wages and education access, and contends his ties to labor ripple into business and politics.
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Stanley Seeks Balance Between Labor and Freedom
Stanley argues for maximum opportunity with maximum freedom and says labor should not be an adversary yet may act as one. He contends this balance is essential to a free economy and notes his upcoming involvement to aid West Virginia tomorrow.
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McDowell Man Stabbed to Death in Yukon Case
Eddie Boykin Jr., 21, of Yukon was found beside a highway with a throat wound. Two Virginians and a West Virginia man, all held in the McDowell County jail, face murder charges as detectives pursue a preliminary hearing. Confederates include David York 21 of Warriormines and brothers Donald and Joseph Silcox of Richlands Virginia. The coroner ruled the death a result of blood loss.
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Motor Vehicles Head Is Honored by Public Service Award
State Motor Vehicles Commissioner James K. Thomas received a Public Service Award from U S Postmaster General W Marvin Watson. Watson said DMV improvements saved the U S government thousands of dollars and announced plans for a $7.5 million Post Office Building to be completed by 1973 due to increased mail volume.
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Outsiders Usually Win Editors Told by John Spiegel
Dr John P Spiegel told UPI editors that outsiders have repeatedly forced entry into America’s power structure through civil disorders. He traced the nation’s history to a limited democracy and noted that Blacks and militant youths now challenge exclusion, likely increasing violence in the current cycle of unrest.
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5.3 Million Sought to Build Appalachian Health Lab
Senator Byrd urged reprogramming 5.3 million for a Morgantown West Virginia health laboratory. The project, already planned and staffed, would relocate from current leased space at West Virginia University Medical Center to a dedicated facility. The move aims to solidify regional health research and testing capabilities under HEW.
Changes In Voting Laws Are Obeyed
Charleston UPI reports a legislative sub committee approved several election law proposals. One bill would remove campaign spending limits for certain offices and require full reporting of expenses, with radio and TV ads currently exempt. Another would make the secretary of state the chief elections officer in addition to voter registration duties. A third bill approved allows electronic voting machines. The measures move to the joint committee on government and finance for approval before the 1969 session.
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