Strip abolition efforts fired up
Strip mining abolitionists regroup after a tough stint and begin anew a bid to ban strip mining in the 1972 legislative session. Led by the Rev. Richard Austin, the State League of Women Voters orders study of strip mining effects. Cheat Lake proposal falls through. See Page 1-B and Page 8-A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Lorber
Charleston
W. Va
UPI
Richard Austin
State League of Women Voters
Cheat Lake
Mountain State
Morris Harvey College
Austin
West Virginia
Ken Hechler
D-W. Va
House of Representatives
Department of Natural Resources
Norman Williams
Lt Galperin
Morgantown
Clarksburg
Raleigh
Boone
Coal
Galperin
Surface Mine Association
West Virginia lawmakers called for April special session
Governor Arch A. Moore Jr issued a 14 item proclamation for a two to three day April 27 special session. The call includes bills for a highway bond sale of 110 million and a 20 000 employee hospital and medical plan, plus restoration of over 1 million in supplemental appropriations.
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UPI
West Virginia
Arch A. Moore, Jr
Moore
E. Hans McCourt
Senate
Attorney General’s Office
Department of Agriculture
Auditor's Office
Board of Public Work
Herzog Reveals Kremlin Role in Middle East
Israel's Haim Herzog says Soviet backing for Egypt is massive and could topple Kremlin leadership if Arab failure occurs. He cites London Institute estimates of $2 billion in military hardware to Egypt in the past year, calling Moscow's effort unprecedented. Palestinian guerrillas in Amman resume attacks, blowing bridges and railway near the capital.
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United Press International
Haim Herzog
Israel
Egypt
Middle East
Kremlin
Jordan
Amman
Interior Ministry
Herzog
Voice of Israel Radio
Jerusalem
Institute of Strategic Studies
London
Ships in Drydock Never Launched Fade from View
A note column laments ships kept in drydock never fitted for service. The piece reflects on lost time and the failure of vessels to reach active duty, citing bureaucratic delays and budget constraints.
Nixon reserves final rule on Calley verdict
President Nixon will personally review Lt. William L. Calley Jr.s murder conviction and sentence after a surge of public support for the My Lai case. Aides said the review will add a non legal, non technical dimension before any sentence takes effect.
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Nixon
Calley
San Clemente
Calif
UPI
William L. Calley Jr
My Lai
John D. Ehrlichman
Ehrlichman
Washington
U.S
Ramsey Clark
Clark
UPL
Army
Kenneth J. Hodson
Hodson
Intense fighting around Fire Base 6 in Central Highlands
Field reports say South Vietnamese and U.S. air power killed about 1,180 to 1,200 North Vietnamese in four days of combat near Fire Base 6. South Vietnamese losses were 143 killed or wounded and two Americans. Maj. Jerry Wagner notes Hanoi’s spring offensive appears underway as battles rage near Dak To along strategic supply lines.
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Kenne Saigon
UPI
U.S
South Vietnam
Central Highlands
Hanoi
Maj
Jerry Wagner
Stuart, Fla
H Braddick
Charlie
Cambodia
Laos
Dak
Ngo Dzu
Highlands
Medicare expansion urged to cover prescription drugs for elderly
A federal advisory council proposes expanding Medicare to cover out of hospital prescription drugs with a flat new to be paid per prescription and refill. The panel also urges raising the Social Security tax base to 12 000 in 1974 and extending Medicare to disability beneficiaries. The report, led by Arthur Flemming, calls for joint funding by employers employees and the federal government and links Social Security benefits to the CPI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Hunter Washington
Arthur S. Flemming
Eisenhower
Council
Elliot L. Richardson
Congress
Nixon
House
Ways and Means
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Advisory Council
Flemming Advisory Council
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Secretary of State
John D. Rockefeller IV
Department of Highways
Monongalia
Mideast
Russia
California
Golden State
Highway Department
Los Angeles
San
UPI Telephoto
Francisco
Holy
Rome
Vatican City
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