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.
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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.
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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.
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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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