West Virginia lawmakers push for aid on miners benefits
Senate Democrat Jen Randolph says he sent telegrams to Labor Secretary Ray Marshall and Treasury Secretary Michael Blumenthal urging quick action to restore health benefits cut under the United Mine Workers 1950 Benefit Trust. He notes pressure from UMWA to reallocate funds, but cites ERISA limits.
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Rare Hitler book sparks collector’s tale from West Virginia mayor
State resident Zachari Karantonis recalls throwing a knife at a German titled book in 1944 occupied Boone County, Ohio Valley area. The Nazi photo album, printed in German and likely an author’s proof, became a valuable piece in his basement collection alongside flags armbands and other wartime memorabilia.
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Rockefeller to unify staff pay under governor account
Gov. Jay Rockefeller plans to consolidate all executive staff salaries into a single governor’s office account to ensure open reporting. The move follows prior practice of staff being spread across multiple accounts with varied budgets and raises set for fiscal 1977-78.
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Oil Prices Spark West Virginia Drilling Boom
West Virginia sees a surge in drilling as oil and natural gas prices spike. From January to June 1977 the state issued 629 permits, up from 383 a year earlier, with Harrison County leading at 68 permits and Columbia Gas planning 32 new wells.
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West Virginia sees jump in gasoline and auto sales
WV Chamber of Commerce reports gasoline and auto sales rose markedly from January through May 1977. Gasoline consumption up 14.1 percent and auto sales up 12.2 percent versus 1976. Unemployment fell to 4.7 percent. coal production rose but lagged year earlier. Personal income and tax receipts also increased.
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