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December 30, 1969: President Nixon Signs Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act

On December 30, 1969, President Richard Nixon signed into law the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act. Since the Monongah mine disaster in Marion…

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September 20, 1914: Congressman Ken Hechler Born

Congressman Ken Hechler was born in New York on September 20, 1914—and celebrated his 100th birthday in 2014.During World War II, he served as a combat…

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Hechler Honored in Capitol Memorial Service

Nearly 100 mourners gathered at a memorial service for Ken Hechler Monday at the Culture Center on the state Capitol complex. Hechler, a nine-term…

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Ken Hechler Remembered for His Work in Mine Safety

Longtime West Virginia Congressman, Secretary of State, and World War II veteran, Ken Hechler has died at the age of 102. He was known nationwide for his…

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