Pennsylvania Keystone delegates arrive at Miami still seeking a leader
At the Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach a 182 delegate bloc from Pennsylvania gathered without a clear leader. Governor Shapp had withdrawn after Hurricane Agnes. Dennis Thiemann and Robert Jones emerged as potential chair candidates, both aligned with Sen. Muskie, while former Governor Leader declined the chairmanship. The delegation votes split among Humphrey McGovern Muskie with some uncommitted. Credentials added 18 women to the delegation sharing at-large votes.
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Mass Rock Festival Overflows Pocono Tracks With 200000 Fans
About 200000 youths filled highways and the Pocono Raceway area for a peaceful rock festival. Traffic jams stretched six miles, police towed cars, and a 200000 dollar PA sound system blared as Three Dog Night led performances. Some drug activity reported. 15 minor injuries treated at Monroe County General Hospital.
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Reading notices and local briefs highlight Section A
Inside the newspaper, readers find sections on new kids for VHS, deaths and funeral notices in Pennsylvania, weather in West Virginia, world news, and local items from Fayette Greene Grafton Taylor counties. Sports and business notes accompany community calendars and editorials.
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Plea hearing set for UMW officials in Yablonski slayings
UPI reports US District Judge Gerald J. Weber will set a date to hear motions by Albert E. Pass and William J. Prater seeking federal trial for murder-conspiracy charges in the Yablonski killings. Their attorneys demand full disclosure of evidence. Pass and Prater await grand jury action in Washington County Court.
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Rockefeller urges reform to revitalize West Virginia schools
Democratic candidate John D. Rockefeller IV called for a determined effort to reform and revitalize education in every county. He urged new financing for public education and said job preparation in secondary schools should match college prep, warning current systems shortchange future students.
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John D. Rockefeller IV
West Virginia
Rockefeller
West Virginia School Boards Association
Rockefeller voices plan to boost West Virginia industry and schools
Governor Rockefeller stressed attracting new industry to West Virginia and creating good jobs for high school graduates. He backed the Better School Buildings Amendment on the November ballot and urged four education reforms including new financing methods, early career education, community college expansion, and improved kindergarten programs.
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Young girl attends college chemistry class for fun
Beth Deborah Kagen, 11, enrolls in West Virginia State College summer chemistry survey with her father Dr. Herbert Kagen teaching. She aims to major in elementary education or nursing, plans to return next summer, and shows aptitude despite a 59 and 79 on tests.
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No strip permits issued as applications rise across counties
No strip mine permits were issued last week by the Department of Natural Resources. Applications requesting authority to surface mine coal cover 554.5 acres. R. H. Burns Co. has two permits totaling 11. ...
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R. H. Burns Co., Inc
Birch River
Birch District
Nicholas County
Shave tails mark new Army officers long ago
A note on historical Army ranks describes second lieutenants as shave tails due to mules with shaved tails used to distinguish new officers.
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