Sunday Gazette-Mail from Charleston, West Virginia • Page 10

10A Jan. 27,1974 Gazette-Mail -Charleston. West Virginia- Making Law Hinders Practice of It ice equipment, etc. is valued at $5.350. THE SENATOR identified his sources of income as money received from the practice of law, nominal dividends from stock, and director's fees.

He didn't specify the amount of his annual income or net worth. He made it clear that he holds only the minimum bank stock necessary to qualify as a director. He indicated further that his holdings and activities are minimal as a board member of Matewan Insurance Agency. Ward makes a comfortable living as a lawyer. But, like many in his profession, he has found that making law limits his ability to practice it.

THE 48-YEAR-OLD legislator first was elected to the Senate in 1970 with the financial help of John D. Rockefeller IV'the secretary of state who ran unsuccessfully as a Democratic candidate for governor in 1972. Ward reported a $5,000 contribution by Rockefeller in the 1970 primary campaign. The added financing helped Ward upset incumbent Democratic Sen. Floyd in the primary.

Notwithstanding the large contribution. Ward still contends that he has voted independently during his three years in the Senate. "Rockefeller never made any demands on me." Among other contributors were James H. Harless, a coal mining executive and G. Fred Shewey, member of the county board of education Ward said the two men, both Republicans, are among his close personal friends.

He served on the school board with Shewey for 10 years. Gerald Chafin of Delbarton, Mingo County, now the Senate doorkeeper, gave $100. Contributions to the Ward campaign totaled $7.056 in the primary, the same amount that he spent. In the general election, he received $100 in contributions and spent $146. THE MAN from Mingo, who speaks slowly but with abun-.

dant wit and humor, moved to the forefront as majority leader last year. When the debates got hot he sometimes made himself heard with a special brand of grass roots language on the front legislative line. "I think this is more hollow than a hollow bag," he said in expressing his disgust about a bill to aid public schools. "It's the same horse with a i IT'S A GLOBE TRAVELER IN PIPED-PLEATED JERSEY Future Fashions styles a Nylon jersey dress to travel with you. Easy to care for and so figure flattering contrasting twin piping trim on Neck, Sleeves and softly pleated skirt, or in sizes 12-20 or 1416 -22 A 16.00 DAYTIME DRESSES--Fashion Floor Lafe P.

Ward iMicijer-Dircctor counties on the delayed list would be in the same shape as the last hog at the watering trough." Ward's voting record is generally conservative. He has been against open meetings on certain key votes. However, he has mixed emotions and reservations on this subject. "Some areas of discussion should be in closed session, although I don't really have strong feelings about this. "Every legislator should be willing to stand up and be counted, but I don't want open meetings to interfere with the flow of legislation or impede inquiries." He was an original supporter of judicial reform, but voted against this proposal when the going became rough.

While he supported consumer protection all the way last year, he BOW has a feeling that legislation of this type should be strictly limited to a pure form of protection. DURING WARD'S i year in the Senate, he voted for abolition of strip mining in keeping with Rockefeller proposals. Now Ward has some different thoughts on the subject: "Originally I was an abolitionist, but the scene has changed. Fly-by-night miners were destroying our countryside a few years ago. But today we have improved reclamation and a new sense of awareness.

"I would vote against abolition today. There should be room for accomodation among producers, conservationists and the public." Although he voted against a change in the abortion law last year, he is keeping his options open this year. He is for the death penalty, against dog racing and unionization of public employes. As for no-fault insurance, Ward is on the fence. "Basically, the last time around I was opposed to it.

It depends on how it comes out this time. I would support it only in restricted or modified form. 1 see no rush to act we wee what Congress does." Next in the Gazette: Sen. J. Frank Deem, R-Pleasants.

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