West Virginia Year of the Battle of the Books
In 1974 West Virginia saw national attention over a school book controversy. The Kanawha County district approved 325 titles for half a million dollars, provoking protests, violence, and a 4-1 school board vote to reinstate most books. The year also featured major coal industry strife, a three-year UMW contract after a three-week strike, and sweeping political gains for Democrats.
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West Virginia
Kanawha
Charleston
Jesus
Cabin Creek
Cedar Grove
St. Albans
Marvin Horan
Avis Hill
Ezra Graley
America
Alice Moore
Moore
Kenneth Underwood
Underwood
Indiana
West
UMW
Arnold Miller
Arch Moore
Harley O. Staggers
Robert Mollohan
John Slack
House
Senate
Justice of the Peace
Public Service Commission
Kanawha County
Reading Inside UMW Dissent Sparks Noted Debate
A division within the United Mine Workers prompts public debate as readers discuss dissenting views. The feature highlights internal disagreement, with emphasis on broader implications for labor unity and collective action. Readers are invited to consider the differing positions presented.
Senator predicts loss of jobs for miners
State Sen. Pat Hamilton, a Fayette County Democrat, warned that the Blue Ridge power project on the New River near Galax, Virginia, will flood farmland and displace families while costing West Virginia 1200 to 1600 coal mining jobs. He urged opposition to the project.
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Fayetteville
W.va
UPI
Pat Hamilton
West Virginia
Blue Ridge
Hamilton
Fayette County
Appalachian Power Co
Galax
West Virginia Faces Coal Loss From Hydroelectric Plan
Senator Hamilton warns that new hydroelectric dams on the New River will devastate West Virginia coal operations. He argues the Blue Ridge facility should not burn coal and proposes a coal burning station to preserve jobs, potentially 1,600, while noting hydro projects threaten regional energy and employment.
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West Virginia
Hamilton
Three Charged for Picketing West Virginia Mines
Three mine construction workers Brady Adams Danny Blaylock and Robert Dorton were held in contempt of federal court for illegal picketing of Southern West Virginia coal mines earlier this month. They were placed on 90 days probation and fined 300 each to the coal companies over six months. The orders by U S District Judge K K Hall targeted the protest that blocked miners from proceeding to work.
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Charleston
W. Va
UPI
West Virginia
Brady Adams
Lake
Boone County
Danny Blaylock
Robert Dorton
Eccles
Raleigh County
U.S
K.K. Hall
Hall
Fairmont State to Offer The Ascent of Man Course
Fairmont State College will offer a new credit course titled The Ascent of Man based on the BBC series. Students will watch 13 one hour programs at home weekly, with broadcasts by WQED Pittsburgh and WWVU Morgantown. The course includes Bronowski texts, readings, and a study guide, with a mid term and final. Enrollment details and tuition are provided by the college.
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Fairmont
Fairmont State College
British Broadcasting Corp
Jacob Bronowski
WWVU
Morgantown
WQED
Pittsburgh
Bronowski
Man
William Ruoff
FSC
Wqed-Tv
Wqed-Fm
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United Press International
Graley
Diversified Mountaineer Corp
Financial Institution
DMC
Ralph Albertazzie
West Virginia Department of Commerce
Congress
UPI Telephoto
Family Weekly
Panorama
Pennsylvania
U. S
World News
Anderson
Baker
John Samsell Hospital
Julian
Kennedy
Adaline Moore
Connell
Crago
Fuari
Henan
Sunday Dominion-Post
West Virginia Newspaper Publishing Company
Greer Building
Fayette and Greene Counties
Garrett County
Fairmont State
High ST
Chico’s
DAIRY
Beechurst Avenue
Suncrest
High Street
Richwood
Willey
Foodland
del Monte
University Ave
Dunkard Avenue
ARGO
Monongahela
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