New UMW Chief Miller Compared to Lincoln in Profile
Arnold Miller, 49, named leader of the United Mine Workers, is profiled as a Lincoln-like figure amid a long running union split. The article traces his hard life in West Virginia, World War II service, battle with black lung, and rise from Miner for Democracy to reformist president amid Boyle opposition.
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United Mine Workers Union
Lincoln
Miller
Strif
Miners For Democracy
Joseph
Jock
Yablonski
West Virginia
W. A
Tony’’ Boyle
Reform the Union
MFD
Boyle
Cabin Creek
Black Lung Association
UMW
Charleston
Normandy
Chley
Millers
Larry
Vickie
Gina
Dynamite linked to cruiser blast in West Virginia
State police linked dynamite to the bombing of Mineral County's sole police cruiser Thursday in Ridgeley. No injuries occurred. windows in nearby homes were shattered. Patrolman Roy Cowgill's home was in front of the blast site as he protected the town.
UMW President-Elect Arnold Miller’s Wife Seeks Quiet Christmas
Mrs. Virginia Miller, wife of Arnold Miller, president-elect of the United Mine Workers, says a quiet Christmas at home is unlikely. She reports he is exhausted from campaigning and already overwhelmed by interviews and visits as he transitions to leadership.
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Miller
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Johnny Vandermeer
Charleston
Virginia
Vicki
Larry
UMW
Coal Belt
Ohley
W.va
UPI
United Mine Workers of America
Virginia Miller
Arnold Miller
West Virginia Weather Advisory and Snowfall Impacts
The National Weather Service issued a travelers advisory for the entire state of West Virginia as snow and cold created hazardous road conditions in several central counties. Up to six inches fell around Elkins while most areas saw one to two inches. Temperatures were expected to drop to the low teens Saturday night across the mountains.
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National Weather Service
West Virginia
State Department of Highways
Barbour
Braxton
Webster
Upshur
Randolph
Pocahontas
Pendleton
Elkins
NWS
Newspaper Subscription Rates Displayed for WV PA and MD
The notice lists home delivery prices including 25 cents for a single copy and weekly rates for morning evening and Sunday, with mail rates for one year and six months in West Virginia Fayette and Greene counties Pennsylvania and Garrett County Maryland. It specifies different combinations such as daily and Sunday packages and Sunday only options with annual and half year costs.
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West Virginia
Fayette and
Greene Counties
Garrett County
Wallace to Face Trial for Slaying Milton Chief Lucas
Raymond L. Wallace of Milton faces a Cabell County Common Pleas Court trial starting Monday for the August shooting death of Milton Police Chief Kevin Ray Lucas as officers attempted to serve disturbing the peace warrants at Wallace's father home. The case was postponed previously due to illness in the Wallace family.
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Huntington
W. Va
UPI
Cabell County
Bus Service Upgrade Noted in Area News
Local notices highlight a new bus service in the area with section references and related pages. Additional entries include death notices, funeral reminders, weather, West Virginia and Pittsburgh region items, and a veterans column.
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Pennsylvania News
U.S
West Virginia
Fayette Greene
Grafton News
Ida Beverage
League of Women Voters
Markleysburg
Ray Martin
Statehouse
Washington
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Farm News
Preston County
Connell
Dear Abby
Ueceay
Quigley
Adaline Moore
High School World
Mt. Morris
Woman's Viewpoint
Pharmacy
High Street
Morgantown, W.va
Rogers
Sterling
Your Walgreen Agency
Chico's Dairy Bar
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South U Car Wash
South University Plaza
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Chef Boy
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