Bids Open July 14 for 21 WV Highway Projects
Charleston AP reports bids on 21 West Virginia highway projects totaling 66.6 miles, including 19 federal aid and two interstate efforts in 15 counties. County list covers Boone, Dooridge, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mingo, Putnam, Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming with road sections and bridge work.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Patrick C. Graney
Boone
Turtle Creek
Dooridge
West Union-Troy
W. Va
Greenbrier
Anthony Creek
Harrison
Wallace-Wetzel County Line
Kanawha
Sissonville
Lincoln
W. Van-Myra
Logan
Mount View-Gilbert
U. S
McDowell
Panther-Virginia State Line
Crusher Run
Skygusty-Monson
Mingo
Gilbert-Wyoming County Line
Monroe
Greenville-Summers County Line
Putnam
Pliney-Mason County Line
McCloud Road
Raleigh
Cirtsville-Whitesville
Price Hill- Cirtsville
Wyoming
Oceana-Baileyville
West Virginia seeks federal study funds for 1963 centennial
Washington AP West Virginia asks Congress to fund a $15,000 Commerce Department study on federal participation in its 1963 centennial celebration. Some lawmakers doubt federal money will be approved, noting prior state centennial precedents and possible duplication with Civil War observances.
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Washington
West Virginia
Congress
John Dowdy
D-Tex
Centennial Commission
Alfred Stern
Stern
Dowdy
House Judiciary
Oregon
House
John M. Slack Jr
Elizabeth Kee
Texas
Kee
Arch Moore
R-Wva
Texas Republic
Moore
Eisenhower
Louisiana Territory
Connecticut
Commerce Department
Frederick H. Mueller
Charles Hodel
West Virginia Centennial Commission
Kyle McCormick
Department of Archives and History
South Korea Joins UN Women’s Political Rights Convention
United Nations New York AP reports South Korea becomes the 32nd nation to join the U N convention securing women's rights to vote and hold public office and related protections.
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United Nations, N. Y
South Korea
Safety at Kanawha Airport Highlighted in Hearing
Charleston witnesses debated the May 12 Capital Airlines Constellation crash at Kanawha Airport where 2 people died and 23 were injured. CAB heard pilots describe runway 32 issues and new policy to land only in dry wind conditions.
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Charleston
Civil Aeronautics Board
Capital Airlines Constellation
Kanawha
H. J. Reid
Capital Airlines
S. A. Dickinson
Eastern Airlines
Eastern
Reid
John Cyrocki
CAB
Richard V. Ohm
Capital
C. V. Spoth
Calvin Wilson
Wilson
Tors
Retired State Police Association to Meet in Parkersburg
The Retired West Virginia State Police Association will convene Sunday June 28 at the City Building in Parkersburg for its annual meeting announced by E B Duckworth public land chairman. The chartered group of about sixty seven members formed four years ago and meets yearly. The officers include L V Minnick president James Fillinger vice president George H Sheen treasurer L L Gunn sergeant at arms and Hubert E Martin secretary. Members have served 25 to 33 years in the State Police and recall early rugged days of patrol.
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West Virginia State Police Association
Parkersburg
E. 8. Duckworth
Publand
Organiza
L. V. Minnick
Nitro
James Fillinger
Petona
George H. Sheen Kenna
L. L. Gunn
Martinsburg
Hubert E. Martin
YMCA Membership Team Reaches Quota
Chal mers M. Bailey captains the third unit to hit its nine member quota in the City YMCA enrollment drive. Bailey's team has nine signed and nine prospects, with 33 teams in total each aiming for nine. General chairman is W. J. Gillespie Jr. and team members include R. E. Barnett A. R. Armistead Lacy Edwards and Carel Thompson.
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Chalmers M. Bailey
Y.M.C.A
J. T. “Bundy
Harvey
Bailey
R. E. Barnett
A. R. Armistead
Lacy Edwards
Carel Thompson
W. J. Gillespie Jr
Hoback Appointed To Pulaski School Board
Pulaski VA Philip Eugene Hoback former Pulaski High School teacher and coach was named to fill a vacancy on the county school board. His term runs through June 30 replacing Thomas F. E. Tabor III who resigned weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski, Va
Philip Eugene Hoback
Pulaski High School
Hoback
Thomas FE. Tabor III
Pulaski
Nuclear Toll Estimated If 263 Weapons Hit U.S.
The Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization projected in hearings that 263 nuclear warheads could strike 70 cities and installations, killing about 48.9 million instantly or later and wounding 20 million more, out of a 177 million population.
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Washington
United States
Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization
Senate
House Atomic Energy Subcommittee
U.S
Kurfees Paint Makes Walls Easy To Apply
Marketing copy promotes Kurfees as a fast odor free paint that dries in 90 minutes. It claims easy application and a washable flat tint suitable for walls and ceilings.
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Appy
Appalachian Power Company
Clinch River
Tricity
Carbo
Russell County
Vajeder
Belo-Logan Road
Bluefield's Camera Center
Commerce Street
Awe
Ih Bt
Hh Yin
Kentucky
Ieee
Larly Wes Distillery Company
Louisville, Kentucky
Erett
Pittsburgh
Raleigh St
RED Cross Conference
Red Cross
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Robert J. Murphy
Alexandria
Ohio
F. Leo Durkee
Eastern Area
C. P. Gillespie
Home Service
Tazewell County
C. H. Patterson
Bluefield
E. R. Phelps
Lottie Cox
Summers County
Hinton
Fields
State Police Assn
YMCA
Bulova
Princeton Ave
Bluefield, Ww, Va
Corte
Bramwell Supply
Bramwell W. Ve
Toastmaster
Warlick Furniture Store
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