Concord Governor Urges Graduates to Drive WV Reform
Gov. Hulet C. Smith addressed 140 Concord College graduates saying commencements are beginnings for West Virginia and urging support for a constitutional convention. He highlighted the college as an integral part of regional growth and called for better governance and public education.
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WV Traffic Death Toll Reaches 174 This Year
State Police at Charleston report 174 people have died on West Virginia highways so far this year, down from 192 at the same point last year.
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Embassies and crime test U S stance in Caribbean crisis
The article notes that diplomats face risks abroad and at home as the Dominican Republic crisis unsettles U S standing in Latin America while Washington logs murders per month higher than in ten years in the Dominican Republic, highlighting international actors like Kuwait and a German publisher amid tense backstage developments.
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Bluefield preps for Victory Day rally with Vice President Humphrey
The All-America City committee plans a June 16 celebration at Mitchell Stadium featuring Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey. A welcoming group of about 150 to 250 people includes area officials, business leaders and civic figures. The program ends with Humphrey’s address, a fireworks show, and a brief concert by Beaver and Graham High School bands.
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Governor Smith Hosts Meet the People Tour in Romney
Gov Hulett Smith heads to Romney to address the Democratic Women's Club of Hampshire County at a meet your governor dinner banquet. He will speak on Tuesday before continuing to Martinsburg for a day long meeting with Eastern Panhandle residents on Wednesday.
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SRC To Open Bids On Resurfacing Jobs
Charleston AP reports the State Road Commission will open bids Tuesday on 14 resurfacing projects across 13 counties. The improvements, costing about 1.2 million dollars, cover 88.5 miles of road.
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Park Central High School Holds 39th Commencement
The 39th annual commencement exercises of Park Central High School take place at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. Dr. Noel C. Taylor delivers the address What is that in Thy Hand? He is a Park Central graduate. Rob ert H. Walthall presents diplomas. Linda Clarkce Moon salutatorian speaks. Jesse Junius Howard valedictorian delivers the farewell. Music by the school chorus and band directed by Mrs. Olivia Hill Cannady and Winston Q. Jones.
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Hiding Place: Cambodian Village Altars for Hair
In a Cambodian village some houses feature eight foot wooden altars on stilts with an umbrella shade. The platforms are used for cut hair and a local says hair is the favorite hiding place for evil spirits, explaining the custom.
Eight West Virginia towns vote on local offices today
Eight West Virginia communities hold elections Tuesday to choose mayors and council members. Blufield will hold primary ballots for city offices. Voting takes place at Hinton Kenova New Cumberland New Martinsville St Marys Wellsburg West Logan and Clay.
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New Trial Bid Refused in Juror Bribery Case
State Supreme Court refused to order a new trial for Leroy Eckley of Huntington who was convicted of offering a juror 1500 dollars in the cigarette tax stamp case involving Norman J Tweel. Eckley argued entrapment and error in the Cabell County Common Pleas verdict.
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New Hair Growth Method Promises Stop to Loss
Houston firm Loesch Laboratory Consultants offers a 32 day no risk trial to stop hair loss and grow new hair. Advises not all cases respond and warns against waiting until roots are dead. Responses sent by mail with confidential, obligation free inquiries.
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