CLOSEUP OF JACK SMITH, 42, DISABLED MINER FROM RHODELL, WEST VIRGINIA, NEAR BECKLEY, WITH THREE OF HIS FOUR DAUGHTERS. HE LOST BOTH LEGS IN A MINE ACCIDENT, AND WAITED 18 YEARS BEFORE RECEIVING WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. DURING PART OF THAT TIME THE FAMILY HAD TO LIVE ON WELFARE WHICH MADE THEM BITTER. THEY ARE DOING OKAY NOW WITH THE COMPENSATION AND THE MONEY HE MAKES OPERATING A BEER JOINT A BLOCK FROM HIS HOUSE

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