Violence erupts at Utah coal mine as UMW strike widens
Violence broke out on a nonunion line in Wattis Utah as the United Mine Workers strike entered its second day. Sheriff riot squads intervened at the Plateau Mine to calm tensions after clashes on the picket line. Earlier, tires were slashed on a bus carrying nonunion miners and four Maryland coal firms shut to dodge unrest linked to West Virginia and Pennsylvania protests.
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Financial aid night at GHS in Grafton tonight
A College Financial Aid night for Grafton High students and parents will be held at the high school today starting at 7:30 p.m. In downtown Grafton, the special citizens advisory committee on downtown renovation will meet at City Hall at 7:30 p.m., open to the public.
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15 CENTS Grafton man recalls Pearl Harbor story
Harold Fawcett a retired Grafton resident and former Navy photographer recalls December 7 1941 Pearl Harbor. He photographed the attack from Ford Island and saved shots despite restrictions earning honors in the Pacific campaign. He later worked for Sears and stays active in the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.
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Herb R. Elswick
Amity Drive
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Cassin
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Road conditions report from Taylor Barbour and Preston Counties
Highway Department spokesmen describe snow covered roads with all primary routes open and treated with cinders and salt Preston County secondary roads partly closed while schools in Preston County are closed Transit services including TRIP Bus Greyhound Amtrak and airport officials confirm transportation operates as scheduled Forecast warns icy conditions and 2 to 4 inch snow with temperatures near zero to 8 above and highs in the 30s through Sunday
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