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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1971
Page
1
A New York Times progress piece notes the fading coal delivery era as households shift to oil or gas for heating. It recalls the coal man’s dusty, truck based visits and links the decline to postwar energy changes and reduced coal use.
The piece notes rising coal prices amid long term contracts and weak anthracite demand in the Northeast. It cites U.S. demand at 565 million tons last year, 18 million more than domestic production, and forecasts 650 million tons in 1974 with 41 million tons export assumed, though capacity may lag.
Ten state senators disclosed conflicts of interest related to firms doing state business and six attorneys said they represented such firms or were paid by the state. Several delegates listed roles with firms supplying the Road Commission, health services, and state departments, including Bluefield Optical Center, Marion Asphalt, Morgantown Asphalt, Ohio Valley Sand, Bowling Hardware and Furniture, and Deem Chevrolet.
West Virginia House minority leader George Seibert challenged two WVU faculty critics of the governor's tax program. WVU officials defended academic freedom while recalling tax consultants Bell and Leyden spark delays in the 30 day session. Governor Ard Moore Jr. was not directly commented on by officials.
The 91st Congress returns to start an election year with a fierce fight over domestic spending. Senate Democrats plan to push a $19.7 billion Labor and Health Education and Welfare appropriations bill, signaling a direct clash with President Nixon and the White House.
Mercurial millionaire Michael J. Brody fled New York by chartered Pan Am jet to West Palm Beach en route to San Juan after a day of chasing money promises. A crowd of hundreds pursued him. Brody claimed no cash and mocked critics as reporters followed toward Kennedy Airport news conference plans for Monday.
Allied sources say Viet Cong commanders have chosen the Mekong Delta city of My Tho as the prime target this month. Captured documents and interrogations suggest attacks on My Tho and nearby Dinh Tuong province to undermine U S efforts to Vietnamize the war. The shakeup of South Vietnamese generals follows reports of increased infiltration and aims to improve combat efficiency.
A brief editorial tone remark notes the era values daily work as essential to the economy and government revenue. It emphasizes the cost to workers when they miss a day and the broader fiscal impact.
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew said Asian leaders during his Pacific tour urged a continuing U S presence in the region. He reported they were sympathetic to the United States and encouraged regional economic and security cooperation after his 21 day 32 000 mile trip.
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