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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1977
Page
2
A UPI report says the investigation into former Gov Arch Moore over $100000 worth of Exxon stock has been halted due to actions by the Justice Department and the Internal Revenue Service. The status was disclosed amid concerns about political influence and tax matters related to Moore's dealings.
The United Mine Workers Health and Retirement Funds are pursuing four million dollars in overdue royalties in lawsuits filed over the past three years. Some settlements, including a nine point seven million dollar back payment from U S Steel, are noted as context to ongoing actions across Alabama, Colorado, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
In a reshuffle Gov. Rockefeller elevates Tom Goodwin to chief of staff, replacing Don Richardson who starts a consulting firm. Goodwin says the job offers a broader mix of duties and vows decisive action, though he admits some risks. He earns 42,500 annually and aims to push the governor’s agenda across taxes and health care.
Joseph W. Powell was reelected president of the West Virginia Labor Federation AFL-CIO after a close convention vote. He said unity follows internal disagreements. Jack R. McComas won secretary-treasurer, replacing retiring Lawrence Barker. The federation, with 69 000 members, reaffirmed support for collective bargaining and urged policy changes including no fault insurance and higher personal exemptions.
West Virginia miners wonder if the coal boom bypasses the Mountain State as wildcat strikes bite. The piece compares Western and Eastern coal, notes earnings and absences, and cites a Raleigh County mine expansion amid policy debates on scrubbers and energy strategy.
Ben Greene president of West Virginia's Surfacing Mining and Reclamation Association says proposed federal strip mine rules could virtually eliminate the industry. He delivered 72 pages of comments to the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement ahead of Friday's deadline. He faults steep slopes blasting permit markings and haulage road limits as unrealistic cookbook standards not suited to local conditions. Interim rules are due November 3.
Robert Lewis Robinson of Chesapeake was shot to death before dawn Saturday on a Montgomery street. Police Chief Dave Stevenson said officers questioned witnesses but made no arrests. The victim, in his early 30s, was killed around 2 30 p m. in Montgomery. Meanwhile rumors about selling the Daniel Boone Hotel to the Labor Department for a Job Corps center were denied by owner Fred Haddad who said discussions occurred in the past but labor officials are not interested. Senate Leader Byrd expects Senate approval of AWACS sale to Iran but calls for a moratorium on arms sales. he says the deal will go through despite opposition and that the time to disapprove has expired.
Logan Mingo and Boone county residents harmed by the August flood have until October 18 to apply for temporary housing aid, per Gov. Jay Rockefeller. Sen. Robert Byrd added October 20 is the last filing date for Small Business Administration disaster loans.
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