Byrd urges two party resurgence at West Virginia dinner
Sen Robert Byrd urged a strong revival of the two party system at the Jefferson Jackson Day dinner in Charleston. He cited rising independent registration and low turnout, called for party education and broader participation, and urged independents to join and vote Democrat as the party prepares to seek the presidency next year.
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UPI
Robert C. Byrd
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West Virginia
Democratic Party
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Three Die In Elkins Double Murder Suicide
Three people die after a scuffle at Fountain Lounge near Elkins Randolph County WV. Johnnie Guthrie, 29, shot Ray Sage, 40, and Emilee Swecker, 29, then killed himself with a .22 revolver. bodies found in a pickup four miles from the tavern early Saturday. Sage tried to intervene. Guthrie had prior stabbing case at the same tavern.
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Ray L. Sage
Emilee M. Swecker
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Boy blamed for blazes in West Virginia
In Clay County a 13-year-old boy admitted starting fires that forced Stella Murphy and her six children from three homes in seven weeks. The youth will undergo psychiatric examination at Lakin State Hospital. The latest fire ruined the two story home in Dundon after earlier blazes in Clay and Malden, with the family escaping each time.
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W. Va
UPI
Stella Murphy
Eddie Lester
Lester
Lakin State Hospital
Clay County
Methodist conference okays textbook resolution in West Virginia
A resolution urging state and county school officials and the West Virginia Legislature to re examine textbook adoption guidelines was approved at the state conference of the United Methodist Church. The measure, offered by Rev. L. E. Crowson and Rev. Denver Miles, grew from controversy over Kanawha County textbooks last fall. Copies of ads bought by protesters were sent to hundreds of Methodist ministers beforehand.
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UPI
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Reading Inside Report on Rape Sparks Debate
A brief column discusses a rape report with emphasis on public awareness and discussion. The piece notes broader context in farm and entertainment sections and references Kennedy farm column and various magazine pages. No details of the incident are provided.
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Family Weekly
Panorama Magazine
Abandoned mine shafts eyed for civilian shelters
The Defense Department plans to house up to 50 million people in abandoned mines as shelters in case of nuclear war. The Civil Preparedness Agency has located space for 6 million and seeks 1.3 million dollars for further evacuation research. Ventilation tests near Kansas City showed one cavern could support 80,000 people indefinitely. Defense leaders note U S plans compare to Soviet evacuation maps and emphasize readiness.
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Kansas City
Byrd weighs presidential bid after West Virginia dinner
Senator Robert C. Byrd indicated he is seriously considering entering the West Virginia presidential primary in 1976 and may run in other primaries. Byrd spoke at a Democratic Party dinner where he was the honored guest amid questions about a possible national bid.
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W. Va
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Senate
Robert C. Byrd
D-W. Va
West Virginia
U. S. Senate
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