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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1971

Page

10

Confession Fuels Probe Into 1969 Yablonski Slayings

In Washington Pennsylvania, Claude Vealey pleaded guilty to three counts of murder in the 1969 Yablonski family killings. Authorities say investigations continue to uncover money sources and motives with Tony’s full identity still unknown. UMW officials caution more people and funds may be involved, delaying sentencing pending co defendant trials.

Washington, Pa United Mine Workers Thomas Henderson U. S. Justice Department Claude E. Vealey Washington County Vealey Pennsylvania

Finley Coal Co faces 24 federal mine safety violations

Washington AP reports Charles Finley of Finley Coal Co and the company are charged after a Hyden Kentucky mine explosion that killed 38 miners last December. Attorney General John N. Mitchell says 24 separate violations of federal coal mine safety standards are alleged. penalties carry up to one year in prison and $25,000 fines for each count.

Charles Finley Finley Coal Co Hyden John N. Mitchell

Miners react as Yablonski murder case moves forward

Clarksville miners recall their ties to insurgent mine leader Joseph A Yablonski after his 1969 slayings and Claude Vealey's confession. They debate who prompted the crime and question union involvement despite a $50,000 UMW reward.

Clarksville Joseph A Jock” Yablonski Yablonski United Mine Workers Union W. A Tony”’ Boyle Yablonskis Vealey Emile Lepp George Smoggie UMW

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Jack” Yablonski FBI Tony Washington Boyle Edward Carey Union Columbia Lonneys Penn-Prest Dacron Reaneys
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