Hechler Predicts Coal-Con Plant Location
UPI reports West Virginia and Ohio Valley likely to host the $233 million Coal-Con demonstration plant. Rep. Ken Hechler notes WV Commerce Commissioner Ralph Albertazzie’s work boosts the state’s bid. Location to be announced soon, with completion planned for 1979. The plant will use hydrocarbonization to yield 3900 barrels daily of clean boiler liquids and 22 million cubic feet of pipeline gas.
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Huntington
W. Va
Hechler
West Virginia
Ralph Albertazzie
Albertazzie
Ceredo-Kenova Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Amerdyne to build Bridgeport plant at Benedum Park
Amerdyne Industries plans a 50,000 square foot manufacturing facility at Benedum Airport Industrial Park in Bridgeport West Virginia. Initial production is set for July 15 employing more than 200. The project is a joint state city and industry effort with park already hosting United Aircraft since 1971.
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Bridgeport
W.va
UPI
Amerdyne Industries, Inc
Benedum Airport
California
Western Electric
Ralph Albertazzie
Albertazzie
Robert Cetti, Jr
Harison County
West Virginia
Economic Development Administration
Association For Industrial Development of
Harrison County
Amerdyne
United Aircraft
Watershed project cited by Byrd in West Virginia
Sen. Robert Byrd praised the Brush Creek Watershed No. 9 dam near Bluefield for flood control and regional growth. He noted 2,500 acres reclaimed, over a billion gallons stored, and new water systems and sewage facilities made possible. The project also boosts recreation and property values and supports jobs.
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Bluefield
W.va
UPI
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Bull Tail Hollow
West Virginia Democrat
Green Valley
Glenwood
Princeton
Brush Creek
Byrd
No. 9
Coffin used in hospital union dispute in Charleston
In Charleston, a coffin stood outside Charleston Area Medical Center as anti union efforts protested proposed affiliation with Local 1119 of the Hospital and Health Care Employes Union. Patients complained but the coffin was removed after serving its purpose. Peggy Conner apologized for the display. Union votes are set for next Friday on representation.
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Charleston
W.va
UPI
Charleston Area Medical Center
Hospital and
Peggy Conner
Miss Conner
Bankers elect Hess as head of West Virginia bankers
Paul E. Hess executive vice president of New River Banking and Trust Co. was elected president of the Independent Bankers Association of West Virginia at its annual gathering in White Sulphur Springs. He succeeds Daniel E. Deaton of Matewan as Independent Banker of the Year and will lead Enos E. McDougal P J Vallandingham and Mrs. Lee Ann Jarrett as officers. Banquet speaker Kenneth J. Benda cited the vitality of independent community banks and called for balanced growth and cautious Fed oversight.
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White Sulphur Springs
W.va
UPI
Paul E. Hess
New River Banking and Trust Co
Independent Bankers Association of West Virginia
Hess
Daniel E. Deaton
Matewan
Matewan National Bank
Enos E. McDougal
Union Bank of
Harrisville
P.J. Vallandingham
First State Bank
Barboursville
Lee Ann Jarrett
National Bank of Commerce
Charleston
Kenneth J. Benda
Independent Bankers Association
U.S
Benda
Federal Reserve Board
Ramp feast draws crowds in Richwood West Virginia
Hundreds gather in Richwood for the Feast of the Ramson a giant ramp feed with fried ramps beans corn bread fried potatoes ham and sassafras tea People from Kansas and others pass through on their way to the event Shelby Young notes ramp quality and staying power as strong as ever.
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Richwood
W. Va
UPI
Kansas
West Virginia
Hillbilly
Shelby Young
Jim Comstock
Young
Byrd declares harsh reality of U S vulnerability in Beckley
Senate Majority Whip Robert C. Byrd told a Beckley Chamber dinner that the United States must face a harsh reality of vulnerability. He warned that energy supply is a basic problem as America uses 30 percent of world energy while owning only 5 percent of oil and gas reserves, urging pragmatism to maintain the nation’s place abroad.
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Beckley
W.va
UPI
Senate
Robert C. Byrd
Byrd
Chamber of Commerce
America
WV Regents Probe WVU Coliseum Roof Leaks and Flaws
West Virginia Regents face architectural problems across campuses with leaks and cracking foundations cited at Concord College and WVU. The state investigates WVU Coliseum roof repairs costing more than expected as Sverdrup and Parcel returns records. PPPC staff prepare an inquiry into building flaws and project costs amid concerns from Senate leaders.
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Concord College
Morton
WVU
Farmers in trouble prompts wide reader attention
A fragment from a mid century newspaper lists sections and features including weather World news and local items. It references Farm news columns Kennedy farm column Raese's Half-Time Sports and Around the Region. The page overall signals agricultural troubles affecting farmers with an Inside section guide.
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Furfari
Kennedy Farm
Raese
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