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Public Institution Commissioner, Calvin Calendin, sworn in by Justice Haden// SSI (Supplemental Security Income Program) initiated by state of West Virginia Welfare Dept. //Revenue estimates will not be revised for legislature// legislature discussion, more of

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Colcon (pilot coal hydro carbonization plant) status discussed// Welfare Commissioner Ed Flowers' resignation revealed and Tom Tinder, previously Flower's assistant introduced as new Welfare commissioner// Teacher's retirement fund contributions by higher education participants take-over by state explained.// track and field hall of fame location discussed// "dirtiest city"--REAP's director so dubbed Charleston--discussed.

Scope and Contents Work-Release center for male residents at Pruntytown-- Cottage on grounds of Industrial School for boys-- announced by Governor to open soon. Third in WV// Will Leonard case Discussed// Resigning Ins. Commissioner, Sam Weese, Lauded New Ins. Commissioner Don Brown, introduced// Chief Logan State Park conference center// contract let// Governor's reaction to President Gerald Ford's talk// Federal Highway trust funds discussed// Governor losing some of his "troops"// "Twelve Years" was this an...

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Heritage Trust Program initiated// $250,000 donated for it from Benedum Foundation// Mines director defended by Governor// Studded tire bill// Coalcon discussed

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Secretary of State, James R McCartney, sworn in// Economy of state discussed-surplus gen. revenue// Abortion--Governor's views against// Legislative bills discussed// Intermediate Court Judge appointed --Cabell Co.// Unemployment in county discussed.

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Track and Field Hall of Fame update, and schedule of events--site selected Putnam co.//State Capitol--cleaning of outside// Capitol's dome--update on refinishing the gold//state's financial condition// State's employment condition// Air pollution control--Governor commits on his executive order relating thereto//Gubernatorial campaign for 1776