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Newspaper
The Mountain Statesman
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1976
Page
2
A 74 year old Kanawha County woman Bertha Snedegar of Belle died when the car she rode as a passenger collided with a tractor trailer. Her husband Archie 72 was injured lightly.
The state may lose 10000 if lawmakers do not change course after a Purchasing Division error. Leonard D. Brogan was told to be paid the low contract bid despite submitting a higher figure for remodeling the Workmen's Compensation office. The Court of Claims ordered payment of 14695, but legislative approval is required.
Justice Department confirms civil rights probe targets at least 20 FBI agents linked to alleged intelligence gathering burglaries over five years. Agents were told to keep details private until security clearances arrive, with prosecutors indicating possible involvement of supervisors. Some agents are in the New York office.
A 50 square mile grass fire, the largest in California this year, raged near Plymouth as 50 mph north winds pushed flames toward the town. Firefighters battled multiple blazes across Ventura County, Tehama County, and near Clear Lake while crews containment progressed toward morning and afternoon targets.
West Virginia plans to enlarge the Cass Scenic Railroad park by adding a restored turn‑of‑the‑century lumber town. The Appalachian Regional Commission will provide 896000 to buy 686 more acres in Pocahontas County. The Bureau of Outdoor Recreation has already granted 308000 and the state about 300000.
The West Virginia Mine Inspectors Examining Board will hold written tests for Coal Mine Inspectors Electrical Mine Inspectors Mine Safety Instructors and Non-Coal Mine Inspectors Open Pit Quarry in Charleston on July 9 and 10. Applications must be returned to the West Virginia Department of Mines by July 2 with details available from Room E-151 State Capitol Building Charleston 25305 Telephone 348-2039.
Linda Meckfessel of Charleston was approved for the state Board of Probation and Parole after a Senate session that debated her plan to remain a Morris Harvey College faculty member. Critics urged full-time service. supporters noted other part-time members. The panel also confirmed Daniel A. Ruley Jr. to the Court of Claims as part of a broader legislative confirmations.
FRAMETOWN W V a AP It will take two or three days to clean up yellow oil spilled into the Elk River after a train derailment. Chessie System reports 3000 gallons escaped six miles downstream. EPA official notes could be worse. Chessie spokesman says impact was less than feared as tankers stay on tracks and roadbeds trapped most oil. Water intake valves for local supplies were closed.
Officials of the Taylor County Emergency Squad itemize calls on Wednesday June 23. Charles Lynn from Bartlett Nursing Home to Grafton City Hospital dispatched at 1 40 p m. Luther Poling of 22 Barrett Street from home to Grafton City Hospital dispatched at 1 20 p m.
GRAFTON CITY HOSPITAL lists admissions on June 23 across Grafton Rosemont Independence and surrounding towns with names like Robert Linn Betty Boyce Linda Gough and Luther Poling plus discharges including Violet McIntyre Edna Young and Francis Poling. Additional entries cover PRESTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL KINGWOOD NEWBURG Terra Alta and other locales with numerous patient names and staff notes.
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