Annual reports rise with colorful image building
The season brings bright annual reports from firms like Continental Oil, Allegheny Power, General Motors and Pfizer. Conoco announces higher capital outlays and exploration costs to 19 percent, totaling 475 to 500 million, with coal and metal exploration included. Consol produced 57.4 million tons of bituminous coal last year, up 7 percent due to new mines and expanded operations, despite railcar shortages and shifts in federal contracts. Allegheny Power cites 1970 construction at 142 million and projects 574 million over the next three years, including 209 million for 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Oil Co
Allegheny Power System
National Steel Corp
General Motors Corp
Dravo Corp
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
Mutual of Omaha
Schering-Plough Corp
Pfizer Inc
Continental Oil
Conoco
Consolidation Coal Co
Consol
Blacksville No. 1
No. 2
Allegheny Power
Federal Reserve
Treasury
U.S
New York Stock Exchange
Coal costs rise and mine safety display urged for public view
Allegheny Power reports coal costs per BTU up 16.3 percent in 1970 with rate hikes blamed on construction and fuel outlays plus environmental standards. A WV Mines Department safety display drew praise and may tour public venues like bank lobbies and post offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatfield
Ferry
Masontown
Haywood
Shinnston
Allegheny Power
Monongahela Power Co
West Penn Power Co
Potomac Edison Co
West Virginia
Morgantown College Grants Diplomas At 23rd Reunion
Morgantown Business College held its 23rd annual reunion and graduation at Mont Chateau Lodge with Joseph A. Rose as speaker from Century College of Commerce Huntington. Diplomas were awarded to the 1971 graduates across Secretarial Accounting Data Processing Medical Secretarial Junior Accounting and related courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown Business College
Mont Chateau Lodge
Joseph A. Rose
Century College of Commerce
Huntington
Rose
Stephen A. Callen
Margaret Broderick
Charlotte Lamey
Andrew Fusco
Morgantown
West Virginia Career Colleges
Clarksburg
Charleston
Fairmont
SBA expands loan aid program to disadvantaged firms
SBA plans to broaden contract awards as 34 field representatives briefed in Washington. Administrator Kleppe notes training and wider program access while $65,685,000 in contracts have gone to 337 small firms. Acting District Director Mayfield urges eligible firms to apply through I. J. Kovach in Clarksburg West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas S. Kleppe
SBA
Washington
Kleppe
Isaac R. Mayfield
Clarksburg
I. J. Kovach
North Third St
W.va
Westover Western Auto opens after renovation
Westover Western Auto successors to Westover Paint Center Inc now operate at 417 Holland Ave Westover offering auto accessories and appliances. New owners Steve and James Jenkins run the store with James as manager. the shop has been remodeled and upgraded to serve customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westover Western Auto
Westover Paint Center Inc
Holland Ave
Westover
Steve
James Jenkins
Open house set at new Alpine Chalets site
Barry Beggs of Beggs Enterprises Inc. invites the public to an open house at Alpine Chalets, modern A frame vacation homes shown on the Mileground across from the National Guard Armory. He touts low cost modular design with complete furniture and all electric appliances. The folding top enables highway shipment and rapid on site setup within two days. Single units offer two bedrooms and essential rooms while doubles add a third bedroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Beggs
Beggs
West Virginia Electrification Council names leaders at Jacksons Mill
More than 160 electric industry figures attended the 35th annual West Virginia Farm and Home Electrification Council conference at Jacksons Mill. Fred O. Helm of Appalachian Power Co. was elected chairman with Helen Waters as vice chair and Howard Knotts as secretary treasurer. Directors include Edna Hall, Mrs. Fred Bailey, Jane Lew leader, Howard Shriver, and Trell Reger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Farm and Home Electrification Council
Jackson’s Mill
Fred O. Helm
Appalachian Power Co
Charleston
Helen T. Waters
Monongahela Power Co
Fairmont
Howard Knotts
State Department of Agriculture
Edna Hall
Fred Bailey
West Virginia Extension Homemakers’ Council
Jane Lew
Howard Shriver
West Virginia University
Appalachian Center
Weston
Trell Reger
Farmers Home Administration
Morgantown
Hayhurst Promoted to General Mine Foreman at Eastern No. 2
James W. Hayhurst II, who funded college by mining work, is promoted to general mine foreman at Federal No. 2 mine in Eastern Associated Coal Corp. He is the son of James and Mrs. Hayhurst of Mt. Lake Park Md and a West Virginia University graduate. Samuel Beard, superintendent at Federal No. 2, noted Hayhurst joined in May 1968 and became section foreman in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Hayhurst II
Federal No
Eastern Associated Coal Corp
James Hayhurst
Mt. Lake Park
West Virginia University
Samuel (. Beard
Federal No. 2
Hayhurst
United Labor group claims legal gains in West Virginia
The United Labor Committee led by Leonard J. Pankovich says the 60th West Virginia Legislature and a planned April 27 special session deliver gains for workers. Improvements include higher workmen's compensation, extended unemployment benefits, a Disabled Workers Relief Fund, and new Labor Health and Safety, Human Rights, and minimum wage laws aided by the committee's lobbying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
United Labor Committee
Leonard J. Pankovich
United Mine Workers
United Labor Group
U.S
West Virginia Labor Federation
United Auto Workers
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Pankovich
Charleston
Teamsters
Kanawha City
Lorin E. Kerr
Joseph Brennan
UMWA
Washington
Economists oppose monetary stimulus in current outlook
A New York Times survey of 19 leading economists shows more than two thirds oppose new stimulus and warn against expanding monetary policy now. Dr. Paul W. McCracken echoes caution while noting price movement improved in 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
New York Times
Paul W. McCracken
McCracken
Hardesty Stresses Balanced Energy and Environment
C Howard Hardesty Jr of Continental Oil told the Kentucky Chamber annual meeting that energy supply and environmental protection must be pursued together. He warned that the nation cannot treat the two issues separately and urged finding a balance to avoid hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
C. Howard Hardesty Jr
Continental Oil Co
Consolidation Coal Co
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
Hardesty
Fairmont
W.va
Consol
Three area firms gain state charters in Charleston
Three local companies received state charters from the secretary of state in Charleston. Mobile Home Service Center Inc of Morgantown organized with $3,000. Liston Trucking Co of Albright organized with $2,500. Teets Equipment Co. Inc. of Terra Alta began with $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Charleston
Mobile Home Service Center Inc
Morgantown
Incorporators
Ray Croll
Paul Cudzlio
Benjamin G. Reeder
Liston Trucking Co
Albright
Dorsey R. Liston
Mildred B. Liston
Melvin R. Liston
Kingwood
Teets Equipment Co. Inc
Terra Alta
Joan A. Teets
Charles Clement Teets
Ruth Teets
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Louis Chico
Elkins
Lewisburg
National Mine Service Co
Department of Mines
Pennsylvania
B.N. Brown
National Association of Real Estate Boards
American Iron and Steel Institute
Susan Lawson Akers
Maria Laverne Bircher
Carole Lynne Blaney
Rita Dawn Boyce
Deborah H. Branson
Edith Emily Brown
Karen L. Brown
Mary L. Conrad
Kathryn Ann Contic
Evelyn Ann Davis
Cynthia Rose DeVall
Sharman DeWeese
Barbara Marie Dursa
Paulette M. Farley
Brenda Kay Fields
Mary Lynne Firlie
June Coleen Foley
Nancy P. Fox
Noreen Gallatin
Debra Lynne Graham
Carol A
Don E. Carpenter
Robert H. Fordyce
Davis Michael Rulton
John Stephen Trompak
Hershell L. Woods
Bonnie Elizabeth Bertzito
Deborah Ann Casey
Iva L. Sliger Cummings
Karen Faye Franks
Sandra Jean Phillips Friel
Lou Ann Huis
Darlene Marie Jones
Sharon Lee Krizner
Joyce Ann Lescar
Parthcia Ann McIntire
Cathy Ann Tennant
Pamela Sue West
Marcella Yasechko
Timothy Glenn Brewer
Marcia K. Chandler
Eugene S. Delander
Donald Roy Garrison
Barbara Tichenor Herron
Davis Harrison McKinney
Thomas R. Metheny
Pamela Ann Rehe
Kenneth William Rice Jr
Elizabeth Karen Taylor Soccorsi
David A. Street
Larry Lynn Teets
Jack Lawrence Thomas
Janice Marie Zeleznik
Westover Auto Store
Reger
Thomas E. Mullaney
New York Times News Service
Hardesty Eyes
Stk
Mutual. Inc
Selective Fund, Inc Variable Payment Fund, Inc Accumulation Plan. Inc
NEW Dimensions Fund, Inc
Informat
John R. Phillips
Spruce Street
Divirsutin Spevices
H & R Block
OR Bels Ko
America
Walnut Street
Pike Street
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