Rhodesia War Drags On As Anglo-American Pulls Mining Prospects
Rhodesia's Anglo-American Corp withdraws its prospectors and halts mining exploration due to guerrilla fighting as Zambia claims destruction of a Rhodesian camp on the Zambesi. Rhodesia reports 10 guerrillas killed in 24 hours. Bishop Muzorewa calls for immediate constitutional talks to draft a majority rule constitution within three months.
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Salisbury, Rhodesia
UPI
Anglo-American Corp
Rhodesia
Zambia
Zambesi River
Carter
David
White House
Anglo-American
Johannesburg
Ian Dillon
Anglo- American
Prospecting Ventures
Midlands
Bindura
Kanyemba
Zambesi
Feira
United African National Council
Abel Muzorewa
New York to Receive 11.35 Million in Federal Help After Blackout
UPI reports U.S. Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall announced 11.35 million dollars in federal aid for New York City's recovery from the 25 hour blackout. The package funds 10 million for economic revival and 1 million to ease overburdened criminal justice processing of 3800+ arrestees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
U.S
Ray Marshall
New York City
Marshall
Labor
Labor Secretary Made His Announcement At A City Hall
Abraham Beame
Beame
Herman Badillo
Edward Koch
Flood inquiry panel invites diverse groups on causes of April floods
West Virginia lawmakers plan hearings on the Tug Fork flood causes inviting anti strip mining groups and Dan Cook the House Environment Subcommittee investigator. The panel will also hear from federal and state agencies and consider aerial and on site watershed inspections to improve disaster response and coordination.
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Jay Rockefeller
House
Donald Kopp
D-Harrison
Senate
William Brotherton
Okanawha
Jerry Hildebrand
Williamson
Chafin
Hildebrand
Tug Fork
West Virginia National Guard
Office of Emergency Services
State Health Department
Office of Emergency Medical Services
Brooks McCabe
West Virginia
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department
Federal Disaster Assistance Administration
State Highways Department
Harley Mooney
Charleston
State Mines Department
Reclamation Division
Natural Resources Department
U. S. Forest Service
National Weather Service
Libyan-Egyptian border fighting escalates with air and ground clashes
Libyan and Egyptian forces clash along the border as air strikes and ground assaults intensify. Libyan reports claim Egyptian jets shot down and tanks damaged, while Egypt claims to have destroyed Libyan armor and captured personnel. Arafat moves between Cairo and Tripoli as factions weigh in.
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al Akhbar
Egypt
el Adem
Tobruk
Anwar Sadat
Col
Muammar Khadafy
Egypuen
Khadafy
Libya
Palestine Liberation Organization
Yasser Arafat
Cairo
Tripoli
Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine
Pentress man in critical condition after Willey Street crash
Clifford R. Lemley, 52, remained in critical condition at University Hospital after a Friday afternoon accident on Willey Street near Oak Street. A 1966 Plymouth Belvedere driven by Clyde Forman Jr., 52, reportedly lost control. Lemley was working in a manhole when struck. Forman and officer Tibbs witnessed the scene. no brakes were found on the car and no citations were issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Hospital
Clifford R. Lemley
Willey Street
Oak Street
B & C Pipeline Co
Plymouth Belvedere
Clyde Clifford Forman Jr
Rt. 8
Willey
Dave Rosati
G.A. Tibbs
Tibbs
Lemley
Births and discharges reported at Mon General and area hospitals
Births at Mon General list a boy for Mr and Mrs Larry Powell at 3 04 pm Friday a boy for Mr and Mrs Larry Wilbur Henderson at 4 29 pm Friday a girl for Mr and Mrs Mark W Riley at 9 43 am Saturday and a girl for Mr and Mrs Lawrence Edward Grinnan Jr of Grafton at 1 54 pm Saturday. Discharges include Thelma Millican Stephen Watkins Ronald Bane Maria Scotchell Anna O Brad and others. Other notes list medical and surgical cases and admissions and discharges at Mon General downtown Grafton Preston Memorial Kingwood Greene Memorial with multiple names.
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Monongalia
Larry Powell
Mileground
Larry Wilbur Henderson
Mark W. Riley
Arthurdale
Lawrence Edward Grinnan Jr
Grafton
Alene Crombs
Morgantown
Helen Panson
Cobun Ave
Allen McKinney
Weston
Lillian Deahl
Sherman Ave
Thelma Millican
Stephen Watkins
Ronald Bane
Maria Scotchell
Anna O’brad
Ralph Anderson
Frances Sloan
Donald Gunnoe
Beverly Flower
Venneta McGovern
Rebecca Carr
Teresa Duncan
Baby Boy
Joann Hines
Edelina Nigre
Alvin Barker
Marcia Taylor
Monongalia General
Downtown
Deloras Howell
Route 5
Teresa Cecchinelli
George Deaner
Omer Williams
Julia Beauchemin
Ruby Hodkins
Troy Shahan
Gail Snyder
Robert Loar
Judy Gatin
Debbie Golden
Nancy Shank
Evelyn McWilliams
Walter Ayersman
William Riblett
Steven Jenkins
Weather Outlook with Thunderstorms and Warm Temps
Variable cloudiness with a chance of late afternoon thunderstorms and highs in the mid 80s. Tonight and tomorrow expect thunderstorms with heavy rain at times and a risk of flash flooding in some areas. High Monday in the low 80s. Yesterday at Morgantown Lock and Dam high 85 low 52. Sunset 8 40 p.m. Sunrise 6 12 a.m.
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Morgantown Lock and Dam
Legionnaires convention ends with parade amid lingering fear
The Pennsylvania American Legion closed its 59th annual meeting in Pittsburgh after a memorial prayer for victims of Legionnaires' Disease. Debate over the epidemic's cause persisted, with Dr. Gary Lattimer disputing the CDC verdict and proposing joint studies while a 5,000-strong marching corps filled the streets with a somber mood and resolve to continue research.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Pennsylvania American Legion
Philadelphia
Charles Hanke
Center For Disease Control
Atlanta
Legion
Gary Lattimer
Allentown
Lattimer
Allentown Sacred Heart Hospital Center
CDC
Clic
Ed Hoak
John Toskey
Patton
Toskey
Housing Fund secures 2.5 million HUD subsidy for rental units
West Virginia Housing Development Fund receives 2.5 million dollars from HUD and plans 513 new rental units for lower income families statewide. Additional funds will cover rents for 112 units. Under HUD guidelines 717,600 must be set aside for housing assistance in Charleston Huntington Parkersburg Wheeling and Weirton metropolitan regions.
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Charleston
W.va
UPI
West Virginia
HUD
HDF
Huntington
Parkersburg
Wheeling
Weirton
U S Arms Aid to Israel and Arabs Reaches Billions
Washington reports show Israel and Arab states each hold billions in U.S. weapons, with Israel’s aid likely to exceed 7 billion next year and Arab states close to 4 billion by 1978 end. The policy aims to deter Israel and curb Soviet influence, despite growth in potential conflicts and debate over future arms balance. The article notes F15 jets for Israel, possible Saudi purchase, and non-lethal aid to Syria alongside U.S. efforts to support defense capabilities for Egypt and Jordan. A Pennsylvania Daily Lottery drawing result follows.
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Washington
UPI
U.S
America
Middle East
Carter
Israel
United States
Saudi Arabia
Obituaries of Kussart Bossart Pickens Squires
Obituary notices report Ralph Edward Kussart 56 of 412 McLane Ave dying Friday at University Hospital born July 25 1920 Morgantown veteran carpenter survived by parents one son one daughter two sisters three grandchildren funeral arrangements with Dering's Funeral Home. Charles C Bossart 72 of Bruceton Mills died July 23 1977 at University Hospital former engineer for Catylitic Construction Co survivors include daughter Ruth Morrison sister and grandson. Karl Dewey Pickens 79 of 529 Center St Morgantown died July 22 1977 at Monongalia General Hospital deacon of First Baptist Church Morgantown survived by three daughters three sisters one brother eleven grandchildren one great grandchild. Robert C Squires 36 of Buckhannon died Friday in a construction accident slipping 16 feet onto a cement floor at a Koons Welding project pronounced dead at St Josephs Hospital.
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Ralph Edward Kussart
McLane Ave
University Hospital
Morgantown
Charles and
Willa Mae Ingram Kussart
William Edward Kussart
Rt. 6
Willa Marie
Dolly) Varndell
Bruceton Mills
Frances Bakker
Charles C. Bossart
Mount Pleasant
Charles S. and
Almeada Zundell Bossart
Catylitic Construction Co
Phildelphia
Joshua B
Carol) Herring
James R
Ruth) Morrison
Philadelphia
Ricky Herring
Karl Dewey Pickens
Center St
Monongalia General Hospital
Gilmer County
Calvin C
Ida Stalnaker Pickens
First Baptist Church of
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Waneta Swank
College Station
Texas
Jerry Wehner
Kingwood
Lois Taylor
Coral Springs
Fla
Ruth Pickens
Pearl Pickens
Glenville
Madge Carper
Ama
Woodrow Pickens
Scott Depot
Hattie J
Buckhannon
W.va
UPI
Robert C. Squires
Koons
Squires
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Funeral Notices List of Local Obituaries and Services
Charles C Bossart 72 Bruceton Mills died July 23 1977 at University Hospital. Florence Elizabeth Eddy 79 Fairview died July 21 1977 at Fairmont General Hospital. Leslie E Henry 73 Mansion Ave died July 22 1977. Earl Stevens to conduct service. John G Hunter 26 died July 12 1977. George Ellis McCartney 93 Knottsville Community died July 20 1977. Karl Dewey Pickens 79 Morgantown died July 22 1977. Funeral homes and service details listed for each with call times and burial plans.
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Bossart
Charles C
Bruceton Mills
University Hospital
Carl R. Spear
Brandonville
Wilbur Fischer
Mount Pleasant
Eddy
Florence Elizabeth
Rt. 2
Fairview
Fairmont General Hospital
Curry
Mooresville
Hastings Funeral
Stacy L. Groscup
Zoor Cemetery
Fairmont Road
Masonic Lodge
Center St
Morgantown
Monongalia General Hospital
Friends
Hastings Funeral Home
Spruce St
Robert G. Withers
East Oak Grove Cemetery
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Clarence Martin
Carl Frost
Brenda Loar
DeEttat King
Aigmest Tempee
UP Weather Forecast
Rockies
Central Plains
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Tennessee
Gulf Coast
Florida
Edward Hoak
Hoak
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Housing Fund
Jordan
Syria
Congress
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