Flooding in West Virginia Prompts Strip Mining Debate
A contentious flood aftermath in Mingo Logan Wyoming and McDowell counties sparks a blame exchange over surface mining. Ben Lusk cites a non primary role for stripping while Rep. Hechler calls for a moratorium pending studies as officials assess damage and relief efforts continue for about 100 displaced families.
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Charleston
W.va
West Virginia
Mingo
Logan
Wyoming
McDowell
Ben Lusk
West Virginia Surface Mining and Reclamation Association
Lusk
Ken Hechler
D-W.va
Gilbert Creek
Mingo County
Hechler
Arch A. Moore Jr
Natural Resources
Ira S. Latimer Jr
Buffalo Creek Citizens Commission
Norman Williams
Latimer
IRS offers disaster tax help in Gilbert West Virginia
The IRS will provide assistance on tax and price matters in Gilbert for residents of Mingo Logan McDowell and Wyoming counties flood disaster area. A designated IRS official will staff the Old Gilbert Theatre for the week starting August 26. Taxpayers with losses may claim a deduction when filing 1972 income tax returns.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
UPI
Internal Revenue Service
West Virginia
IRS
Gilbert
W.va
Old Gilbert Theatre
Hugh D. Jones
Mingo
Logan
McDowell
Wyoming
Jones
Three Die In West Virginia Traffic Crashes
Three people died in separate traffic incidents in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Diana Miller 16 and James Portilla 17 of Canton Ohio died when their car swerved to avoid a broken pole on West Virginia Route 2 near St Marys Pleasants County. Everett Miller 39 his wife Loretta 36 and daughters Drema 13 Connie 14 survived with injuries. Police seek the other vehicle driver. Erwin Goodwin 47 Morgantown died from injuries after a camper truck collision on Interstate 79 near Waynesburg Pennsylvania. Revival services at Concord Church near Newburg from Sept 11 to 16 begin 7 30 p m with Rev Robert Lowther guest speaker.
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Everett Miller
W. Va. 2
St. Marys
Pleasants County
Miller
Loretta
Drema
Connie
Parkersburg
W. Va
Morgantown
Erwin Goodwin
Waynesburg
Concord Church
Newburg
Robert Lowther
Elkins
Omission in WV election law could spark ballot chaos
West Virginia lawmakers face a gap in statutes for filling general election ballot vacancies arising in the last 60 days. Without a candidate death or withdrawal, party committees act. otherwise court disputes loom. Rumors swirl over GOP nominees for statewide offices and a successor to the Educational Broadcasting Authority.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Arch A. Moore Jr
Food stamp recipients show hikes in West Virginia
The USDA reports July food stamp participation at 251 660 people in West Virginia up from 250 668 in June. Purchasers spent 1 92 million for 6 22 million dollars in stamps, with about 56 percent not on welfare. Kanawha County led the state in stamp buyers.
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Charleston
W. Va
West
Kanawha
USDA
Reading prompts a deeper look at local life and events
The note lists sections and features in a newspaper including US and world news, Pennsylvania and West Virginia items, obituaries, weather, and local columns. It mentions Billy Graham, hospitals, events, and service-themed content across area editions.
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Adaline Moore
Electric Co
Masontown
Thaxton
Connell
Abby
Furfari
Panorama
Family Weekly
Watson raps Arch method as workers face ultimatums
State Democratic Chairman William E. Watson charged that Civil Service employees are being pressured to contribute up to 200 to Gov. Arch Moore's campaign fund. He showed a reservation card with four $50 tickets mailed to an unnamed worker, claiming the tactic forces donations despite attendance. Watson said the cards were linked to a August 18 Decision 72 Dinner tribute.
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Charleston
W.va
UPI
William E. Watson
Watson
Democratic
Democratic Party
Arch Moore
Moore
Kentucky pig import ban requires state permit
West Virginia Agriculture Commissioner Gus R Douglass ordered that no hogs may be brought into the state from Kentucky without a permit from the animal health division. The action, announced Saturday, cites a Kentucky hog cholera outbreak and applies to all swine from feeder pigs to slaughter hogs.
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Charleston
W.va
UPI
West Virginia
Gus R. Douglass
Kentucky
Department
Animal Health Division
Douglass
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Majestic Mining, Inc
Nicholas County
Widen
Fairfax Trucking Co
Randolph County
Mabie
Whitesville A&s Coal Co
Fayette County
Danese
Carbon Fuel Co
Kanawha County
Winifrede
Gaylor Fuel Corp
Calvin
B. & F. Limestone
Harrison County
Bristol
Decota
Sunday Dominion- Post
H.C. Greer
Morgantown Post
The
Dominion
West Virginia Newspaper Publishing Company
Greer
Fayette and
Greene Counties
Garrett County
Associated Press
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Diana Miller
James Portilla
Canton, Ohio
Statehouse
Tom Potter
John H. Kelly
GOP
Eric Nelson
Walter E. Jett
Pocahontas County
Dallas Wolfe
Bowlesburg
Clarksburg
Wolfe
Preston County
Senate
Educational Broadcasting Authority
Harry M. Brawley
U.S
West Virginia News World News
Billy Graham
Fayette-Greene County
Friendsville
Grafton
Taylor County
Ida Beverage
Markleysburg
Ray Martin
Washington
Arch
Edu'st Avenue
South U Car Wash
South University Plaza
Hokie Sve
Pharmacy
High Street
Morgantown, W.va
Rogers
Sterling
Morofare
Richwood
Morgantown Plaza
Willey Street
Monongahela Boulevard
Lindsay Giant
Foodland
University Ave
Westover
Dunkard Avenue
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