Hillbillies return to coal country in Kentucky boom
In Pike County Kentucky, coal prosperity draws families back from Northern cities. Interviews show a deep pull of family ties and a search for a simpler life as the Appalachian boom reshapes the region. The Ohio Valley migration pattern reflects broader rural growth driven by industry and mining. The revival features workers, consultants, and locals blending in a frontier mood during hillbilly days as a coal strike looms.
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Excess port capacity could derail coal export growth
Washington experts warn long term coal exports may overhang ports with surplus capacity by 1985 as demand rises to 1.1 billion tons. Industry officials cite overbuilding, rail cost, and port expansion limits while predicting continued foreign demand and competition from pipelines and nuclear shifts.
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A congressional study says Reagan administration budget cuts may endanger funding to deepen U S harbors including Baltimore. It warns loss of federal aid could damage coal exports and force user fees to cover dredging costs, potentially raising U S coal prices. Senator Mathias chairs a Baltimore hearing on coal exports.
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