Morgantown urged as UMW headquarters site
Arnold Miller, elected president of the United Mine Workers of America, is urged to move the union's headquarters from Washington to Morgantown between Charleston and Pittsburgh. The letter highlights local university mines, coal fields, nearby plants, and a vacant old post office suitable for quick conversion, promising quick access to resources and members.
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United Mine Workers of America
UMW
Washington
Coal Fields
Miller
District 31
Kissinger plans new acts for 1973 aimed at Europe and Middle East
Washington columnist Jack Anderson reports Kissinger intends to shift focus after a Vietnam accord to Europe first then the Middle East, seeking a modus vivendi with the Kremlin to ease Arab Israeli tensions. He warns Latin America risks U.S. backlash if policy falters.
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Henry Kissinger
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Kissinger
Europe
Middle East
Latin America
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Peking
Paris
Kremlin
Suez Canal
Nixon
Morgantown Pushes Filing Fee For Candidates
The Morgantown City Council approved a $25 filing fee for elective office candidates to fund election day costs. The article urges reconsideration of a companion plan requiring disclosure of campaign expenses and sources to align with national reforms and advance public accountability in University City.
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Virginia
Morgantown
University
City Council urged to set rules for police court judge selection
Editorial urges the City Council to adopt an ordinance establishing a clear procedure for appointing the police court judge. It notes the long tenure of the incumbent, the City Charter constraints, and recommends nominations rules, fair removal, and periodic reviews or renewed confidence votes for future holders.
Monnet urges coordinated approach to 1973 European issues
Jean Monnet, 84, in Houjarray, discusses Europe United States relations with Kissinger. He calls for an eight member task group from the US and Europe to define common interests in money trade and security and stresses phased, collective action over unilateral moves. He notes Britain’s delayed entry to the Common Market and expects Nixon to visit Europe after inauguration.
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France
Henry Kissinger
Paris
United States
Europe
Jean Monnet
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White House
Monnet
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Rambouillet
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China
Middle East
Soviet Union
Nixon
European Organization
Washington
Statehouse Notebook Long Distance Christmas Call
Charleston AP satirical note recounts a phone call to Santa from West Virginia political figures. Characters mention Arch and Stoneguy, Morgantown highways, Webster County jobs, and lame ducks on the Statehouse lawn.
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West Virginia
the Pole
Archie
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Pole
Morgantown
Webster County
Charleston
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