26 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1977
Page
1
Wire service notes from United Press International and New York Times News Service. The Sunday page lists staff including General Manager Robert W. Murphy and Editor Mickey Furfari with Want Ads and department contact numbers.
An editorial argues that UMWA Health and Retirement Fund losses from eight years of wildcat strikes unfairly punish working miners who do not strike. It urges designating strikers as sole los ers, potentially cutting their benefits to deter unauthorized walkouts.
The state terminates its lease with Quarry Management at Mont Chateau near Cheat Lake and will convert the 55 room lodge and park facilities into offices for the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey. Public beach access will remain, while the lodge closes next weekend and improvements listed in the lease are criticized as unwarranted spending.
Monongalia County Commission reviewed a Alpha Associates report detailing repairs for five bridges. They will seek bids soon, noting quick action on the South High Street Bridge to address a hazardous condition. The county lacks state highway manpower but acts timely and efficiently.
In Warsaw Edward Gierek signals resilience as Poland, pressed by East and West, reports a population over 35 million. He cites debt near 12 billion dollars, housing shortages, and high birth declines, yet highlights growing trade with non Communist states and faith in national independence.
Jim Hougan writes for Atlantic magazine to clear Bo Callaway of allegations of pressuring for private ski resort favors while Secretary of the Army. The piece portrays a political lynching led by Senator Floyd Haskell and laments the Washington press’s role. Callaway’s integrity is affirmed and the episode is deemed a post Watergate excess.
A defense fund backing Kearney’s case against DOJ action sparks ecumenical support from figures across politics and arts. Notable names like Leon Jaworski, Dina Merrill, Philip Agee, and others weigh in amid debate over possible foreign ties and legality.
In Charleston budget wrangling over highway funding sees a $46 million figure replaced by $53 million after three blocking senators. Gov. Jay Rockefeller faces pressure to replace Republicans with Democrats in highway posts while pledging careful, methodical turnover.
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