Last mine collapse victim found in Bergeo West Virginia
The body of Donald Arbogast, 31, is recovered, finalizing a 33 hour rescue at the Stillhouse Run mine. Three men died when a slate block 35 feet long trapped them. rescuers freed two others and rescued two more. Residents mobilize to support families.
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William Cooper
West Virginia
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Elk River Sewell Coal Co
Tom May
Canadians facing cold fiscal wind
Ottawa faces a harsh winter of layoffs high interest rates and rising prices as Canada s deepest business slump in 27 years hits homeowners and farmers. Auto lumber mining sectors shed workers while mortgage renewals surge and prices climb. Economic policy ties to U S rates draw criticism from opponents and observers alike.
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Union officials monitor rescue at non union mine
In Bergoo West Virginia two United Mine Workers officials observed rescue efforts after a roof fall trapped six miners a third of a mile beneath Leatherwood Mountain. They coordinated with state officials and Sewell Coal officials while rescue teams worked to free survivors and recover bodies.
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