American Airlines plans Roanoke cut while Piedmont expands
American Airlines seeks CAB approval to suspend Roanoke flights and Richmond service, dropping three daily trips to New York. Piedmont would add four daily flights including two nonstops to Washington and two Roanoke to Richmond to Washington. Both seek joint or separate filings with the CAB, with possible months to years for action.
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Roanoke
American Airlines
Piedmont Airlines
Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
American
New York City
Piedmont
Washington
Richmond
Ing
Morris Shipley
Shipley
Tom Davis
Roanoke Chamber of Commerce
Davis
New York
Bluefield Board Tables Complaints Refer to City Manager
The Bluefield Board of Directors discussed complaints in the 600 block of Princeton Avenue and agreed to refer matters to City Manager Randolph G. Whittle for action. They urged more daylight policing and stricter no loitering enforcement to curb thefts and drunken activity.
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Princeton Avenue
Bluefield Board of Directors
Randolph G. Whittle
Whittle
Philadelphia
Raleigh Street
Preacher
Bluefield
Dot
Cumberland Road
Federal Street
Harpers Ferry Records State’s Lowest Elevation At 260 Feet
Harpers Ferry in West Virginia sits at 260 feet above sea level, the lowest elevation of the state according to measurements. This low point marks a geographic distinction for the town noted in regional data.
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Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Coal Firm Pledges Anti-Pollution Steps In Harrison County
CHARLESTON AP A Harrison County coal company pledged the State Water Resources Commission it will take further steps to prevent pollution of Lumberport s municipal water supply. Robeys Run Coal Co representatives told Chairman N H Dyer and commission members at a preliminary hearing that an opening on Jones Creek side of a hill has been sealed though some seepage of acid mine water may remain. The session produced promises to continue precautions and a full report will be presented at the next Water Resources Commission meeting on July 27.
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Charleston
Harrison County
State Water Resources Commission
Lumberport
Robeys Run Coal Co
Commission
N. H. Dyer
Arthur H. Ritchie
Ravenswood
Dyer
Jones Creek
Water Resources Commission
Rail Merger Between N W and Nickel Plate Pushed Forward
Norfolk and Western President Stuart T Saunders says a merger with Nickel Plate may occur within 18 months. Negotiations with Penn Central to acquire a Sandusky Columbus line are ongoing. If approved by Nickel Plate shareholders and the ICC, the merged railroad would link Norfolk with midwestern centers and expand port access.
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Roanoke
Norfolk and Western
Stuart T Saunders
N&w
Virginian Railway
Saunders
Pennsyvania
Sandusk
Columbus
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Nickel Plate
Stock Exchange
Sandusky
Interstate Commerce Commission
Norfolk
Chicago
Buffalo
Great Lakes
Scientists View Viruses as Evolved from Earlier Organisms
Scientists argue that viruses, the microscopic agents behind many plant and animal diseases, are products of evolution similar to higher organisms, suggesting an ancient origin and shared genetic traits.
Hancock County disputed ballots debated by high court
The West Virginia Supreme Court heard arguments over 295 Hancock County ballots linked to former candidate William Tompes. Proponents argued ballots were irregular official ballots, while opponents said they were clearly sample ballots marked Democratic Party and should not be counted.
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Hancock
High
Charleston
Hancock County
State Supreme Court
Del
William Tompes
Weirton
Tompes
Hancock County Court
Sen
Herbert Traubert
Brooke
Abraham Pinsky
Wellsburg
Traubert
Democratic Party
Pinsky
Floyd R. Tarr
Donald R. Dowell
Tempos
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MoreComfort
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Neville Brand
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