Mining class interest rises as tests surge in West Virginia
State mining officials report a sharp rise in men taking mine foreman qualification tests. About 890 took tests statewide last year with 435 earning state certificates. this year 379 had taken tests so far. Local sessions were held at the Vocational Technical Center with support from Consol and other department inspectors.
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George A. Crago
Light
Louis Chico
John Squires
Vocational Technical Center
University Avenue
R.D. Patterson
Consolidation Coal Co
Patterson
Consol
Coal mercury link suspected in West Virginia fish tests
State officials test coal seams after the Natural Resources Department found mercury in fish from Summersville reservoir and an Ohio River catfish. Walleyes ranged 1.77 to .27 mg mercury per kg. FDA limit is .5 mg. WVU receives grant for supersensitivity drug research.
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Charleston
W. Va
UPI
State Natural Resources Department
State Geological Survey
Department
Water Resources Division
Edgar Henry
DNR
West Virginia University
U.S. Public Health Service
William W. Fleming
WVU
Department of Pharmacology
WV Exam Tests Open To More Miners Across Shifts
The WV University Mining Extension Service offers state examinations for miners with three years gassy mine experience. In one class Light said 42 attended with 17 qualifying for tests, including two from Moundsville and two from Wheeling. Tests are held statewide where turnout and facilities exist, covering 14 subjects with 360 of 450 questions or 80 percent required.
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Light
Patterson
Moundsville
Wheeling
West Virginia University School of Mines
Extension Service
Eastern Associated Coal Corp
Consol
EPA to hold hearing on Maryland pollution dispute
The EPA will hold a public hearing May 11 at Potomac State College in Keyser West Virginia to investigate air pollution Maryland says comes from sources in West Virginia Governor Mandel asked the conference under the Clean Air Act The dispute centers on damage to evergreen tree farms in Maryland from the Mount Storm Virginia Electric and Power Co plant West Virginia Governor Moore urged review of other possible sources including Westvaco Pulp and Paper Co at Luke Maryland.
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Washington
Mandel
Maryland
Virginia Electric and Power Co
Mount Storm
W. Va
West Virginia
Arch Moore
EPA
Westvaco Pulp and Paper Co
Luke, Md
Light plane flipped by windstorm at Roane County Airport
A strong gusty wind at Roane County Airport in Spencer West Virginia overturned a Cessna 180, ripping the mooring chain and tumbling it down a 30 foot hill. Owner Frank Wilson of Irondale Ohio arrived for inspection work with Allegheny Airlines. Estimated damage about 6000 dollars.
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Spencer
W. Va
UPI
Roane County
Frank Wilson
Irondale
Ohio
Allegheny Airlines
Pittsburgh
Bray named manager at Indian Rocks Campground near Craigsville
Mountainaire Campgrounds announces J. Thomas Bray as manager of Indian Rocks Campground near Craigsville in Nicholas County. The park plans opening by June 15 with a large fishing lake 75 campsites a camper center and Indian style Teepee rentals for overnight guests for public use.
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Charleston
W. Va
UPI
Mountainaire Campgrounds, Inc
J. Thomas Bray
Indian Rocks
Craigsville
Nicholas County
Forest fire threat lessens across West Virginia
The rash of forest fires continued statewide but the Department of Natural Resources said the threat had decreased due to weakening winds. Fire control chief A W Kelly noted 47 fires reported Friday night with windstorms complicating efforts, spanning Preston to Mingo counties and five blazes along Coal River near Madison in Boone County.
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United Press International
West Virginia
Department of Natural Resources
A. W. Kelly
Department
Kelly
Preston
Mingo
Coal River
Madison
Boone County
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