West Virginia urged to pass compulsory seat belt law
The West Virginia Safety Council urged a statewide compulsory seat belt law, arguing it could save over 100 lives annually. It cited a helmet rule since 1971 cutting motorcycle fatalities from 34 to 18 despite a 10 percent rise in registrations and noted Australia’s 20 percent drop as supportive evidence.
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Press government adversaries claim by Pentagon Papers reporter
Neal Sheehan, NYT reporter of the Pentagon Papers, told a Marshall University forum that government and news media should be adversaries. He said reporters must press questions the government avoids and criticized Nixon for using grand jury tactics to unmask sources. He called the attack on press freedom the harshest since King George III.
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Winer links Jaycees with Hugh O'Brian program
Samuel P. Winer President of the United States Jaycees announced in Tulsa that the Jaycees will associate with the Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation Leadership Seminar Program. He praised O'Brian for personal commitment to correcting social ills and urged volunteer groups to apply leadership under the theme People Progress. Winer is from New Martinsville and was elected Jaycees president at the Florida convention last spring.
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Governor announces $10,000 conservation officer training grant
The Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction disclosed several allocations from state and local agencies. A $10,000 grant to train 30 conservation officers was the largest item, approved by the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration of the U.S. Justice Department, said Gov. Arch A. Moore Jr.
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Randolph Calls Nixon Inaugural Address Timely
Sen Jennings Randolph D West Virginia called President Nixon's second inaugural emphasis on individual self reliance timely. He praised less government dependence and more personal responsibility while noting future differences and urging broad national effort for a better America.
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Postal attack draws support across state lines
West Virginia lawmakers denounce the Postal Service as inefficient and ill managed. Senator Jennings Randolph urges hearings after finding a backlog of over 3000 sacks of unopened mail. House and Senate colleagues push investigations while reform proposals seek direct government control.
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Hearing on nursing scheduled
A Tuesday hearing will address state nursing home regulations aimed at improving care quality. The key proposal requires a full-time registered nurse on duty at each home, supported by subcommittee chair Rena Pitotti and Nursing Home Licensing Board Chairman John Neale. Cedar Grove Cemetery meets Mt. Morris notices price rise for grave openings to 75 dollars, with officer election postponed.
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State Nursing Home Licensing Board
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Crime committee approves funding for federal grants
The Governor's Committee on Crime Delinquency and Correction approves allocation of more than $45,000 in federal funds to support crime prevention and correction programs. The decision aims to bolster local efforts and implement new prevention strategies statewide.
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Inmate Died From Beating in Mercer County Jail
An autopsy by Dr. Hawery Wells of Princeton Community Hospital found 52 year old Willard Lee Burnett of Bluefield died from a beating, not accidental injuries as previously reported. Burnett was jailed Jan 9, found dead Jan 10 in his cell. prosecutor’s office investigating. initial delirium tremens assessment noted, no alcoholism cause.
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Mercer County
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Bluefield
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Wells
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Liquor Ballot Planned in Matoaka West Virginia
Voters in Matoaka West Virginia a town of about 600 people go to the polls Tuesday to decide on a state owned liquor store. The town council backs the referendum while churches run a pamphlet campaign against it. Officials estimate about 5000 dollars annual tax revenue for municipal services. Mayor Rick Davidson says the town must act to improve finances.
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Congress Issues Topic at West Virginia Chamber Conference
The annual legislative conference of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce in Feb 1920 discusses issues confronting Congress and the state legislature. John S. McLees legislative counsel for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce speaks on the 93rd Congress at the concluding luncheon.
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UPI
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West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Reading Room Highlights and Local Notices
A shuffled page summary lists rabies notices taxes and public notices along with area calendar editorials and local sports items. It notes sections including Fayete Gr Friendsvil Graton and a theater pullout with TV and comics provided in the issue.
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