BCOA Chief’s Illness Weighs on Coal Talks
President of the Bituminous Coal Operators Association remained in hospital for tests over the weekend. His illness casts doubt on future negotiations with the United Mine Workers union as Joseph Brennan, 41, fell ill Friday during the first of two planned meetings with UMW officials.
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UMW Talks Await Brennan Illness As Coal Strike Toll Mounts
Morris Fiebusch indicates no details on Brennan's illness while UMW and United Mine Workers officials prepare for upcoming contract talks set to begin after the Dec 6 expiry. The health funds crisis and wildcat strikes have driven 1976 losses to 16 percent, with 59 million dollars in wages lost in August and 8.5 million tons of coal untapped.
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Benedict named West Virginia GOP chairman in surprise vote
Cleveland K. Benedict a 42 year old Greenbrier County farmer and former Finance and Administration commissioner was named the Republican Party chairman in West Virginia by the state GOP executive committee. He succeeds George S. Sharp and vowed to rebuild the party and push a 1977 legislative comeback. The committee also voted 34 to 3 to oppose ratification of the Panama Canal treaty.
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Former health director reflects on decades of service in West Virginia
Dr Newman H Dyer who led the state health department from 1949 to 1980 notes he left the job July 1 under a governor driven reorganization. He recalls his 30 years of growth in funding and program expansion including disease control and polio vaccination while expressing no bitterness. Dyer remains active with family, WVU football season tickets, and rural health interests. He also mentions consulting with the new health director Dr George Pickett and SAAP announces a Sept training and workshop at Camp Horseshoe near Parsons with registration details.
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Carter Holds National Lead In Gallup Poll Approval
Gallup results show 66 percent of Americans approve of President Carter's performance through seven months in office. The polling average surpasses Ford and Nixon but lags Johnson Kennedy and Eisenhower prior seven month marks. Tennessee voter praises Carter as a representative of the common man in the White House.
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Carter praised by diverse supporters as people’s President
In remarks from Boston to Anaheim and Villa Park, supporters hail President Carter for bringing the presidency under public scrutiny and for moral leadership. A 29 year old Boston teacher and a 54 year old college professor in others approve his performance, while a 62 year old Tampa businessman says he keeps the public informed on government issues.
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Carter popularity poll shows mixed views on leadership
Interviews across ages and regions reveal opinions on President Carter. Supporters praise energy and humanitarian focus while critics say he falls short on major issues and foreign policy. Inflation energy plans and Social Security are cited as problems. Public mood questions whether he approves or disapproves of his presidency.
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Two Charleston Men Die in Separate Kanawha County Crashes
Two Charleston men died in separate Kanawha County traffic accidents. Robert DeLaField Owens, 44, collided with a westbound tractor-trailer while turning onto U S 60 at the Malden interchange. the truck driver was uninjured. Richard Owen Huffman, 25, died at Charleston Memorial Hospital after a three car crash at 39th Street and Macorkle Avenue SE. Injured were Peggy Cochran, 20, Phyllis Cochran, 22, both Marmet, and Richard Sadler, 25, Charleston.
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Robinson named chair of Marshall pharmacology department
Dr. Donald S. Robinson will become chairman of the pharmacology department at Marshall University School of Medicine in Huntington expected to assume duties in December. He is a former University of Vermont College of Medicine faculty member and, at present, an associate professor of medicine and pharmacology in Vermont.
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