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Newspaper
The Mountain Statesman
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1976
Page
1
Tax hike of 50 cents per month approved by Grafton City Council November 29 faces voter referendum after petitioners begin circulating 16 forms. They must gather signatures of 30 percent of registered voters by December 23 to place the issue on the ballot. the same measure was defeated with 1 253 yes to 1 753 no on November 2.
GRAFTON Sheriff Dellet Weaver who lost reelection by 779 votes says he is still considering a run for sheriff in the future. He cites straight ticket voting effects and plans to help with the transition to his successor John Hulley Jr. while exploring work options and staying active in the county. He notes the annex move delays and plans to finish his new home for Christmas.
Washington AP United States energy issues face the incoming Carter administration as it outlines a unified policy by April 1. Transition briefings detail offshore leasing, Western coal, Arctic reserves, Alaskan gas and oil transport, strip mining laws, ERDA funding shifts to solar and fusion, and potential fuel taxes and oil company reforms.
Washington AP reports 538 electors meet in state capitals to cast ballots for president. Carter expected to win about 297 votes, Ford about 241, with Columbus facing a lawsuit to block some Carter electors. No constitutional requirement binds electors to pledges, and surprises like 1972 do occur but are rare.
Amtrak’s Shenandoah passenger line between Washington and Cincinnati runs through Grafton, averaging about 150 riders daily on a two year trial. In 24 days 3,573 used the train, with Sundays heaviest and Westbound travel slightly ahead. Fares are listed, tickets purchased aboard, and a new plexiglass waiting station serves the stop.
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