West Virginia Power Firm Blasted Over Data Issue
HINTON W V A UPI Jerry Kirk vice president of the Izaak Walton League in West Virginia accuses Appalachian Power Co of trying to use money and influence to silence critics. The remarks come amid debate over data handling and environmental concerns driving local energy policy.
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Escapees Recaptured After WV Penitentiary Escape
Two WV Penitentiary escapees, Charles Plantz and Kenneth Graves, were recaptured Friday in Mingo Junction Ohio after escaping from Wheeling supplies run. Plantz faces murder charges in Kanawha County and Graves was sentenced for armed robbery in Upshur County.
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Kanawha
Graves
Upshur
Fatality Toll Rises to 217 in West Virginia Weekend
United Press International reports the West Virginia road toll rose to 217 this weekend, up from 213 a year earlier. Rickey Dwayne Dillon, 14, of Prenter Boone County, died from injuries in a one car crash on W Va 3 near Comfort. His father Basil Ray Dillon is named among survivors while Ralph E Thomas, 17, of Seth, escaped unharmed. three other passengers injured.
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Man Convicted in Manslaughter After Stabbing in Huntington
Darrell Lee Kirtley 19 Huntington convicted of involuntary manslaughter for stabbing David Lee Hill 23 in a tavern parking lot last Dec 16. Jury deliberated about five hours. potential sentence up to 12 months in county jail. A motion to set aside the verdict was filed.
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Hospitals face federal wage suit over pay and records
The U S Department of Labor files complaints in U S District Court against Lakin and Barboursville state hospitals alleging employees were paid below minimum wage and did not receive overtime pay. The suit claims the facilities kept inadequate records and that violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act were willful and repeated. A permanent injunction is sought.
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Reading Guide For Spitz Family Page 1-B
Inside sections highlight good reading with Farm News Kennedy farm column and a Mt. Morris Rowlesburg Tunnelton Memo. Adaline Moore columns on Clotheslines appear alongside meeting memos and local society notes.
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Panorama Magazine
Exporting vital to farmer says WV official growth in world markets
West Virginia ASCS executive director Ker mit R Zinn argues exports are vital for American farmers. He notes a rise from 4.5 to over 22 billion dollars in 15 years and cites Europe Japan Canada as traditional markets with Russia Eastern Europe and China emerging. He ties export growth to job creation and broader economic activity.
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Fatal rifle accident kills Walter Smith Jr in Kanawha County
Walter Smith Jr. 23 of Rayford Kanawha County died at a hospital after a rifle discharged while he was cleaning or looking into the barrel at his home about midnight Friday. State police said he had been shooting at barking dogs and told his wife Isn’t this dirty? before the gun went off. He worked for Bethlehem Mine Corp. at Rayford.
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