Virginia Miners Die 27 in 1970 Downgraded Fatalities
The U S Bureau of Mines reports 27 Virginia coal miners died in 1970, up 11 from 1969. Most deaths occurred underground with roof cave-ins the leading cause. Counties with deaths include Buchanan, Dickenson, Wise, Tazewell, Lee, and Russell amidst clash over safety law enforcement.
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Bristol
U. S
Bureau of Mines
Virginia
Buchanan
Dickenson
Wise
Tazewell
Lee
Russell
United Mine Workers
Management
Louis Hunter
Independent Coal Operators Association
Ed Gilbert
UMW District 28
Gilbert
Carson Hibbitts
District 28
District 30
Kentucky
Virginia Division of Mines
State Mining Department
Hibbitts
Tighter Controls Ordered On Small Charter Flights
Transportation Secretary Volpe orders FAA to extend federal scrutiny to small charter air taxi operations. FAA will monitor jetliners and large prop planes, issue April guidelines, and set surety rules to certify true for hire status and improve safety.
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Washington (Ap
Secretary of Transportation
John A. Volpe
Wichita State
Colorado
Volpe
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Ken Maynard Reflects on Earthquake and Career Longevity
San Fernando California AP notes veteran Western star Ken Maynard 75 reflects after the quake on the Long Beach 1933 shake and his mellow life in a trailer court. He recalls rodeos and film days, says he is not seeking work and criticizes late TV Westerns for lacking production.
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Ken Maynard
San Fernando
Calif
Long Beach
South America
Maynard
Kermit
Ken
Bonuses Considered for Voluntary Sterilization in Virginia
Governor Linwood Holton and the Governor's Council on the Environment released a report with recommendations from 1500 Virginians. Proposals includeOffering $1000 to $5000 bonuses for voluntary sterilization, mandating environmental impact surveys for new industries, and restricting disposable container sales.
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Richmond
Esta
Virginia
Governor’s Council On the Environment
Fairfax
Charlottesville
Roanoke
Norfolk
Linwood Holton
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