West Virginia Tightens Campaign Gift Rules and Raises Pay
The Senate moved a first election reform bill setting a 50 dollar cap on cash contributions and tighter reporting deadlines for candidates. A separate House bill allowing right or left turns on red by yielding the way passed. Governorsalary overrides followed, boosting lawmakers pay and daily expenses.
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Associated Press
Charleston, W.va
Senate
House
Secretary of State
Arch A
West Virginia
Environmental Protection Agency
Wellston Seniors of February Named in Rotary Honor Roll
WELLSTON The Wellston Rotary Seniors of February are Kim Phillips and Kyle Gilliland. Phillips is a National Honor Society member, Bettty Crocker Leader of Tomorrow, choir and band participant, and plans medical assistant technology at Hocking Technical College. Gilliland is an NHS member, Student Council senior representative, Eagle Scout, Hi-Times reporter, X-Ray staff, and sportswriter. he aims for college, possibly Ohio State University.
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Wellston
Wellston Rotary
Kim Phillips
Carrie Phillips
Kyle Gilliland
Roy Gilliland
Miss Phillips
Betty Crocker
Opus
Hocking Technical College
Gilliland
Hi-Times
Wellston Sentry
Ohio State University
Syracuse Elementary School Closed by Influenza
Syracuse Elementary will be closed today and Friday due to an influenza outbreak. Superintendent Bob Ord reports 4 percent absenteeism and says classes will resume Monday.
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Syracuse
Bob Ord
Southern Local Schools
Donkey Basketball Showdown Slated in Hamden
The Hamden Volunteer Fire Department hosts its second annual Donkey Basketball game Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Hamden School auditorium. Hamden Good Guys led by Mayor Charles McCoppin face Wellston Bad Guys with coach Curt Hamer to raise funds for fire department equipment.
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Wellston
Hamden
Don Sauders
Charles McCoppin
Chuck Boyer
Woody Carrington
Arthur Eberts
Larry Blessing
John Womeldorf
Paul Sellers
Jerry Martin
Bob Rodgers
WKOV
Lew Davis
John Russell
Joe Saltsman
Wilbur Ward
Gary Huston
Tom Schultz
Bernard McKinniss
Dick Brooks
Curt Hamer
Hamden Fire Department
Rio Grande College Previews Bahama Outdoor Education Trip
Rio Grande College announces a 10 day Bahama Islands workshop with biology and ecology study plus snorkeling. Open to students and community adults, credit or noncredit options, cost details to be provided. A free Bahama Preview will be held Thursday at 9 p.m. in Moulton Hall basement with Professor Tom Osborne and Dr. George Wolfe presenting.
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Rio Grande
Rio Grande College
Bahama Islands
Moulton Hall
Tom Osborne
George Wolfe
Two Juniors Admit Theft Of Tools In Meigs County
Two juveniles were questioned by the Meigs County Sheriff's Department and signed confessions admitting the theft of a power saw and roto-tiller belonging to Bob Painter. The stolen items were sold in Chester and Middleport. They were released until charges are filed with Juvenile Court.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Car theft reported in Wellston at Harless Used Car lot
Police investigate the theft of a dark green 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo from 721 S. Pennsylvania Ave. The vehicle disappeared between 7 and 8 p.m. Tuesday and remained unrecovered Wednesday morning. Also noted are minor court records for Dana Lafferty and Leonard Downard.
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Wellston
Harless
Pennsylvania Ave
Suit Seeks Damages For Injuries In Auto Accident
In Meigs County, Jerry C. Ward of Middleport sues Carol J. Mowery for 4373 dollars claiming negligent driving caused an auto collision. Ward seeks judgment for damages to his vehicle and injuries. A separate action notes Robert Lovelace of St. Clairsville seeks 7500 dollars from Kananga Mobile Homes and others for a damaged mobile home purchased in 1973 during relocation.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Robert Lovelace
St. Clairsville
Kananga Mobile Homes, Inc
Tuftco Industries
Winfield
Ala
Morgan Drive Away
Gallipolis
Elmer Skidmore
Foreman Insurance Co
Grand Rapids
Mich
Nuclear plants report 1400 abnormal events last year
NRC analysis shows 1974 had over 1400 abnormal occurrences at U.S. nuclear plants. Four events at Commonwealth Edison units in Illinois were directly significant to safety or radiation release with no injuries or property damage.
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William Stockton
Washington (Ap
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Illinois
Commonwealth Edison Co
NRC
Commonwealth Edison
Zion
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Radar patrol turns speeding fines into town lifeline
Hartsburg Illinois relies on radar enforcement for revenue as $18,996 in 1974 fines funded over half the town budget. Mayor Ritterbush says aim is safety for schoolchildren and farmers, while patrolman Roger Shane issues leeway to speeding drivers. Budget hinges on traffic enforcement with limited hours.
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Hartsburg
Ill
Illinois
Fred Ritterbush
Bitterbush
Shane
Wayne Coffey
Lincoln Day Dinner at Moose Home in Point Pleasant
Deputy director of the Republican National Committee Philip A. Gurarino will speak at the Mason County Lincoln Day Dinner in Point Pleasant. The Stern-Wheelers quartet provides entertainment, followed by a dance with George McCarty and the Country Playmates. Tickets available from local merchants and party officials.
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Point Pleasant
Philip A. Gurarino
Republican National Committee
Mason County
Republican Committee
Stern-Wheelers
Marietta- Parkersburg
George McCarty
Bardins Shoe Center
Tiffins Jewelers
First Aid Instructor Certification Course Offered
Grande College offers a five week American Red Cross First Aid Instructor Certification course starting February 24. Classes meet weekly 7 to 10 p.m. in Anniversary Hall 225. Participants must hold current First Aid or EMT certification. Cost is 3 dollars plus text. attendance required. Register on day one. For more information contact Dr. George Wolfe at Rio Grande College.
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Rio Grande
Rio Grande College
American Red Cross
Anniversary Hall
George Wolfe
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