Moore Plans Investigation of State Mental Hospitals
Gov. Arch Moore announced a wide probe into West Virginia mental hospitals, focusing on Huntington State Hospital. The plan includes a professional study by medical groups, and police were already examining practices while auditors flagged fringe benefits and record-keeping concerns.
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Moore
Charleston
Arch A. Moore Jr
Huntington
West Virginia
Legislative
Gaston P. DeLemos
State Police Criminal Identification Bureau
West Virginia State Medical Association
DeLemosis
Barboursville State Hospital
DeLemos
Con
Tazewell Summer Classes Slated To Begin June 16
Tazewell County Schools schedule summer programs for elementary and secondary students starting June 16 with specific sites for kindergarten and reading programs. Elementary ends July 25. high school runs June 17 to August 13 with 8:30 am to 12:30 pm classes and various bus routes.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County
Lester L. Jones
Abb’s Valley
Bishop
Cedar Bluff
Dudley
Jewell Ridge
Raven
Richlands
Rivermont
Pocahontas
Springville
Bluefield
Virginia
Graham
North Tazewell
Rich
Richlands Area
Tazwell
Russel Co
Cavanagh to push ABM clash at mayors meeting
Detroit Mayor Jerome P. Cavanagh plans to introduce a resolution at the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting that would attack the Safeguard ABM program and call for a reassessment of national priorities. He has long opposed ABM and urged urban issues take priority from the federal government.
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Detroit
Jerome P. Cavanagh
U.S. Conference of Mayors
Nixon
Cavanagh
United States
12 Property Transfers Filed
Twelve property transfers were recorded at the Mercer County Courthouse. Transfers include William and Lara McCormick to Jack and Ester Hutchins in Bluefield, $5,000. M. D. Kirk Jr and Frances Kirk to Billy and Sally Lambert in Plymouth, $2,300. Harriet Johnson to Germone and Delois Carter in Bluefield, $4,500. James and Clara Belcher to Edith and Blaine Thompson in East River, $700. and others including Swope Realty Co to H B Swope in Rock, $100.
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Mercer County
William and
Lara McCormick
Jack
Ester Hutchins
Bluefield
Bob and
Mary Artrip
Raymond
Nancy Mulkey
M. D. Kirk, Jr
Frances Kirk
Billy
Sally Lambert
Plymouth
Harriet Johnson
Germone
Delois Carter
James
Clara Belcher
Edith and
Blaine Thompson
East River
Elbert H. Diner
Ward Dinger
Beaver Pond
Swope Realty Co., Inc
H. B. Swope
Rock
Ronald and
Ester Roblin
Maynard and
Joyce Corner
Ruby and
Bernard Lewis
Mary Asbury
C. N. Kirby Realty Co., Inc
Fran W. Effler
Princeton
James and
Leora Belcher
Kacy Development Corp
Harry and
Jane Strader
Senators Approve Pay Increase Resolution
The Senate passed by voice vote a resolution allowing members and staff to be paid next week. It follows a recent raise for senators and representatives from 30 000 to 42 500 dollars annually. The action was unanimous as a supplemental funding bill was not yet approved. The House had done similar.
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Washington
Senate
House
West Virginia Service Corps sparks political clash in Charleston
Governor Arch Moore defends his rejection of the Service Corps while Secretary Rockefeller accuses him of immaturity. The plan, funded by federal OEO, would have placed West Virginia residents in a cultural aid program overseen by state offices. Moore demanded a chain of command and tightened eligibility, singling out Tom Laqueur for alleged minor infractions noted in security files.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Moore
Charleston
Arch A. Moore Jr
John D. Rockefeller IV
Rockefeller
Service Corps
Federal Office of Economic Opportunity
Peace Corps
West Virginia
Office of Federal-State Relations
Governor
Tom Laqueur
Beckley
Laqueur
Lovett Society Holds Monthly Meeting at Lilly Grove Church
The Lovett Society of Lilly Grove Baptist Church met at Miss Peggy Porterfield’s home with nine members and four guests. Mrs. J. E. Gunnee presided, Mrs. Clyde Cooper led prayer, and funds were collected for the building and flower funds. Mrs. Bill Keaton reported stewardship and the program “Churches Ministering in the Community” was presented by Mrs. Carl Walsh assisted by Susan Walsh and Kathy Coleman. Closing prayer by Mrs. Lawrence Lynch followed by refreshments for all attendees.
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Lovett Society
Lilly Grove Baptist Church
Peggy Porterfield
J. E. Gunnee
Clyde Cooper
Bill Keaton
Carl Walsh
Susan Walsh
Kathy Coleman
Lawrence Lynch
Jack Forbes
WMU
Toni Porterfield
Battle Stresses Education and Economy in Virginia Campaign
William C. Battle urged a high quality education system as vital to Virginia’s industrial growth during a Shenandoah Valley campaign swing. He faces Democrat contenders Fred Pollard and Henry Howell in the July primary, while Republicans open Holton headquarters in Charlottesville for the November race.
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Associated Press
William C. Battle
Virginia
Fred G. Pollard
Richmond
Henry FE. Howell Jr
Norfolk
Holton
Charlottesville
Democrat Battle
A. Linwood Holton
Roanoke
Rocky Gap Group Plans Cemetery Cleanup Saturday
Residents of the Rocky Gap area will meet at Sunny Point Cemetery Saturday morning to clean the grounds. A fund to hire a caretaker will be set up and participants are asked to bring tools. ladies of the community will serve lunch.
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Rocky Gap
Sunny Point Cemetery
Virginia Methodists to Merge with EUB Conference Jan 1
Virginia Methodists set January 1 as merger date with the Evangelical United Brethren Conference. A January 3 session at Madison College Harrisonburg will celebrate the union. The Merger Committee approved district boundaries to remain until June with future redistricting plans. The conference also upheld the right to dissent on campuses and discussed funds to institutions under pressure from militant minorities.
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Norfolk
Virginia Methodists
Virginia Evangelical United Brethren Conference
Madison College
Harrisonburg
United Conference
Virginia
United Methodist Church
Peterstown Teens Plan Bake Sale Partners With Town
Peterstown teenagers organize a bake sale in the parking lot to raise funds for the town swimming pool. The Veterans Memorial Public Park committee agreed to pour a three foot cement apron around the pool, with completion expected by weekend's end.
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Peterstown
Veterans Memorial
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