Barron grand jury reconvenes amid ongoing payoff probe
The federal grand jury in Charleston set to reconvene Monday morning as part of a continuing investigation into a $25,000 payoff involving former Gov. W. W. Barron and juror Ralph Buckalew. Indictments were returned last month against Barron, his wife Opal, and Buckalew. Buckalew pleaded guilty February 20 and received a 20 year term.
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Public Service Commission wins higher West Virginia budget
West Virginia Public Service Commission chairman Elizabeth Hallanan says she is thrilled with a budget boost of 323542 after requesting 310517. The PSC regulates 338 utilities and 1338 common carriers and enforces safety laws for railroads pipelines and public transportation in the state.
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Widows Decry Pressure Over Bereavement Agreement Comments
The widows complain that recent correspondence pressured them and include letters to Governor Moore and federal state and union officials. Consul President Corcoran says agencies may permit early implementation of the bereaved families’ arrangement, while Consol backs the program. Miss Hallanan plans to recruit new staff by July 1 to speed progress in learning the utilities business.
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Buff warns miners on black lung compensation in West Virginia
Dr. I E Buff, Charleston heart specialist and head of the Physicians Committee for Mine Health and Safety, told a Buff Barrackville audience that many West Virginia coal miners were denied black lung compensation as the industry would bear costs after 1973. He urged caution against third X rays and criticized mobile X ray units and some attorneys for taking fees.
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West Virginia to get seven cities served by new rail line
Federal officials told Senator Byrd the National Rail Passenger Corp will run passenger service to seven West Virginia cities as part of 21 routes. The routing follows current B and O lines through White Sulphur Springs Alderson Hinton Ronceverte Montgomery Charleston and Huntington with service starting May 1. Only slight chance remains that another route includes West Virginia.
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Petersburg Whitewater Weekend Set to Feature 60 Awards
Petersburg West Virginia hosts the eighth annual Whitewater Weekend with three grueling whitewater races and an April Fools Race for non boats on the North Fork of the South Branch Potomac River. Officials expect 450 competitors across events including the Middle States Wildwater Championship and the Potomac Highland Wildwater Championship on April 4 and the ACA sanctioned Middle States Slalom.
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West Virginia lawmaker session praised by education chief
State Schools Superintendent Dr. Daniel Taylor commends the 60th legislature for its work on education in a letter to educational leaders. He calls the session memorable for West Virginia children and thanks senators and delegates for a mammoth task well done.
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