Senator backs life terms for drug pushers in bill
State Senator Robert Rovner announced a bill to impose mandatory life sentences without parole for drug dealers selling more than two ounces of narcotics. The measure aims to separate addicts from non addicts while Philadelphia police report high probation rates for convicts. In West Philadelphia a fire killed nine year old Lisa Parker and her aunt Lydia Eley, with two boys injured. cause linked to a sofa fire.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Rober Rovner
R-Phila
Harrisburg
Rovner
Lisa Parker
Lydia Eley
Newark
N.J
Misericordia Hospital
Raymond
Lonnie
Mary Parker
New York
Pennsylvania
Bishop DeWitt to resign as Pennsylvania diocese head
Bishop Robert L. DeWitt announced he will step down as head of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania effective January 1. The move follows a 1964 tenure and comes before the triennial Episcopal Church convention in Louisville. A coadjutor bishop was elected in 1971 after DeWitt called for succession.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Robert L. DeWitt
Episcopal Diocese of
Pennsylvania
Episcopal Church
Louisville
DeWitt
Dyman C.ogilby
Pike released in Rogers death case in Uniontown
Melvin Pike age 58 of Uniontown was released on 150000 bond after being charged with murder in the stabbing death of Jack Rogers age 36. The bond was posted by Midland Insurance Co. Pike waived preliminary hearing and the case is set for Fayette County Court in October. Rogers was stabbed August 21 and died September 16 in a hospital.
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Uniontown
UPI
Melvin ‘Pike
Jack Rogers
Fayette County
Midland Insurance Co
Indianapolis
Pike
William E. Duffield
D-Fayette
Fayette
Rogers
Pittsburgh Danceland Ballroom Destroyed by Fire
A Saturday fire leveled the Danceland Ballroom at West View Park, a Pittsburgh landmark for 50 years. More than 500 dancers evacuated as smoke filled the building. Estimated replacement cost tops 500000 with investigation into electrical wiring underway.
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Pittsburgh
Danceland
West View Park
North Boros Police Association
Thomas
Skip’ Morrow
Warden vows bold push for prison renovations in West Virginia
Warden Don Bordenkircher told legislators he will do anything to focus support and funding on a major modernization effort at the 107 year old West Virginia Penitentiary. He seeks a budget increase from 2.7 million to 6.7 million with added staff and professional help as past cuts have hindered upgrades.
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Moundsville
W.va
West Virginia
Don Bordenkircher
7Th Avenue
Bordenkircher
Legislative Committee
Del
Michael Greer
R-Morrison
Greer
del. W. W. Withrow
Raleigh
House Finance Committee
Interim groups to meet in Charleston West Virginia
The Legislature's main interim committee will meet October 21 to 23 in Charleston with about 25 subgroups examining coal mining exceptional children and other topics. Sessions begin Sunday at 1 p.m. and run through Tuesday afternoon with the higher education committee meeting at West Virginia State College nearby.
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Charleston
W.va
UPI
Committee On Higher Education
Board of Regents
Senate
Environmental Agency
Blennerh Wassett Island
Purchasing Practices and Procedures Commission
Hughes Donations Recognized by Rep Slack
Rep John Slack of West Virginia says Hughes Aircraft Co employees donated to his campaign legally. He notes a statement by rival Darrell McGraw and says he welcomes more contributions reported through his campaign manager.
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Charleston
W.va
UPI
John Slack
D-W. Va
Hughes Aircraft Co
Slack
Darrell McGraw
Howard Hughes
Beech Fork Lake Aims To Boost West Virginia Tourism
Senator Robert Byrd says the Beech Fork Lake project will boost regional tourism and provide flood protection. At the dedication of the $27.9 million complex the plan includes an 86 foot dam and recreation facilities, with completion expected in 1976. Byrd urged attracting neighboring states to spend in West Virginia.
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Huntington
W.va
Robert C. Byrd
D-W.va
Beech Fork Lake
West Virginia
Byrd
Mountain State Forest Festival Opens in Elkins WV
West Virginia's 36th Mountain State Forest Festival begins a five day run with Maid Silvia Katherine Ann Huffman of Princeton crowned Queen Silvia XXXVI at a Davis and Elkins College amphitheater. Highlights include a 600 guest Distinguished Guests dinner with Joe Garagiola and a parade led by Rod Hundley.
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Elkins
W.va
UPI
West Virginia
Mountain State Forest
Cass
3Rd Street
Wester Maryland
United States
Arch Moore
Silvia
Katherine Ann Huffman
Princeton
Davis and Elkins College
Joe Garagiola
WVU
Rod Hundley
Marshall
West Virginia University Medical School
Odell Huffman
Buckwheat Winners Highlighted Inside Section D
A newspaper page lists sections and page numbers for Buckwheat winners and various features. It notes Inside sections for classifieds from Ida Beverage and regional items such as farm news, high school notes, meeting memos, and household hints across multiple towns.
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Ida Beverage
Bobtown
Farm News Friendsville
High School World
Markleysburg
Masontown Meeting
Martin’s
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American Federation of Teachers Afl-Cio
Morgantown
Sunday Dominion-Post
H.C. Greer
West Virginia Newspaper Publishing Company
Greer Building
iMate
Fayette and
Greene Counties
Garrett County
Qutsion
Peounties
Amed Abov
Hughes
Chico's
Beechurst Avenue
Suncrest
High Street
Richwood
Willey
Foodland
University Ave
Contadina
Monongahela
Musselman’s
VIMCO
U.S
Renee
Billy Graham Poop
ORR
RTE
Bospital
Chro P
Ilpatrick
Knowledge For Decision
Aeeenennee
Anderson
Reston
Samsell
Statehouse
Wicker
Bowlin
Onnell
Quigley
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