State fixes Underwood Lane in Tyler County
The backwoods lane to Gov Underwood s parents residence is now designated a state road. Road Commission crews grade drain and stabilize it amid disputes over cost and right of way. The project, part of a 10 million dollar secondary road program, is expected to cost about seven thousand dollars, though some estimate up to 150 thousand.
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Thomas F. Stafford
the Gazette
Tyler County
Gov. Underwood
Road Commission
Graney
Freeland
M. L. O’neale
Burl A. Sawyers
O’neale
Highway Department
A. L. McMillion
Senate delays civil rights action amid Senate House split
President Eisenhower reportedly opposes the Senate revision of the civil rights bill while House GOP leader Joseph W. Martin Jr. says the measure is dead for this session. Administrations officials fear a stalemate and a fight into 1958, with Eisenhower preferring no bill over Senate changes like a jury trial amendment. Martin calls the Senate bill Democratic in character and not acceptable to the House.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Senate
Joseph W. Martin Jr
House
GOP
Congress
Martin
Ad House
Senate plans prolonged recess to study governor list
The State Senate seeks a two to three month adjournment to allow thorough review of Gov. Underwood’s list of more than 100 appointments. A five member committee will study the list and make recommendations for action on a date to be set. The move follows Attorney General Barron’s guidance that a concurrent resolution could authorize the recess.
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John G. Morgan
the Gazette
State Senate
Underwood
Senate
Barron
House
Barnett Seated in Kanawha County House Delegates
Leonard H. Barnett, 63, Republican former principal and Cedar Grove High School teacher, won a Kanawha County House of Delegates seat by appointment after a 27 vote recount loss in November. Gov Underwood filled the vacancy created by Elizabeth Hallaman’s resignation from Charleston. Barnett was selected from three nominees Chester Bourne Cleo Jones and was vacationing in Philadelphia when announced.
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Leonard H. Barnett
House of Delegates
Barnett
Cedar Grove High School
Washington High School
London
Underwood
Barrett
Kanawha County
Elizabeth Hallaman
Choisen
Republican Executive Committee
Chester Bourne
Cleo Jones
Charleston
Ohio University
Ohio State University
Philadelphia
Mayor Copenhaver Promises Tax Cut and 5 Percent Pay Rise
Charleston officials announce a 5 percent cut in gross sales and property taxes and a 5 percent raise for city employees including firemen and police. The $3,250,000 budget aims for historic balance with a $329,500 year end surplus. The move seeks broader government tax relief and economic stability, contingent on council approval.
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Don Seagle Marsh
the Gazette
Copenhaver
Charleston
Copelhavet
Bath
Treasury
Richwood Armory Delayed Despite Local Urgency
Richwood faces a postponed National Guard armory project as low enlistment in Company E of the 150th Armored Cavalry delays federal matching funds approval. Adjunct Gen. Blake cites state funding limits and prioritization for Beckley and others, while residents urge action and consider appealing to national officers.
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Richwood
Nicholas County
National Guard
Adj
William E. Blake
150Th Armored Cavalry
Adjutant General's Office
Charles R. Fox
Beckley
State Armory Board
Underwood
D. Pitt ‘O'Brien
Edgar B
Williamson
Kingwood
Parkersburg
Moundsville
Armory Board
Blake
Cleveland M., Bailey
West
Virginia
Third
Donald ‘W. McGowan
Army
National Guard Bureau
McGowan
Nicholas Republican
O'Brien
Eventful Evening Trip Ends in Injuries and jail
Three Charleston youths Charlies Harding Clifford Hackney and Paul Burdette visited a tavern on Elk River Road. An argument led to Hackney 19 being cut in the neck by a broken bottle. His companions aided him to a service station where an ambulance was summoned from Albert Myers and Son mortuary at Elkview.
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Arlie Compton
Rush Creek
Kanawha County
Gazette
Chuck Taylor
Charlies Harding
Clifford Hackney
Paul Burdette
Elk River Rd
Hackney
Station B
E. W. King
Albert Myers and Son Mortuary
Elkview
Xenia
Here
FBI
Greene’ County
Charleston General Hospital
Burdette
Harding
Batom Bigley Ave
Buchanan St
Chandler Dr
Staats Hospital
Copenhaver Dr
R. Roe
Air Force inmate captured after cross country theft
Springfield report details Milton J. Martin, a 27 year old Detroit rapist and escaped Bergstrom base prisoner, being arrested at Xenia Municipal Airport after flying in a stolen Austin, Texas plane. FBI questioned him as authorities warned area airports.
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Springfield
Ohio
Ohio Highway Patrol
Air Force
Pris
Austin
Tex
Milton J. Martin
Detroit
Bergstrom, Air Force Base
Stockade
Martin
Enid
Okla
Firemen Call City Pay Raise Insult in Union Clash
The Charleston firemen denounce Mayor Copenhaver's proposed $15.8 monthly raise as an insult to efficiency while city employees press for a five percent raise in the 1957-58 budget. Union leaders vow to organize a 10,000-strong voter petition campaign as public opinion supposedly backs the firemen's drive. A policeman declined to be named.
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The
Charleston ‘Fireman's ‘Union
Copenhaver
Ciy
Rus- Stelerd
Stallard
Union. Qo
Aenu
Fire Station Merger Eyed for City Budget Plan
City Hall central station and No 2 Station on Tennessee Ave may merge into a single facility as proposed in the 1957 58 budget. The plan relocates toward Charleston Civic Center area and awaits future construction. officials note long standing access concerns.
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Alpeel
Tase
Charles
Fire Department
City Hall
Ce St
Charleston Civic Center
Central
Court ‘St
Tennessee ‘Ave
Sweet Dreams The A B C Of Sleep
A feature by Phyllis J. Rosenteur examines sleep as a vital, mysterious life process. The intro to a seven part condensed series from Morpheus and Me notes humans remember little of life’s years and the era’s expose culture contrasts with enduring myths about sleep.
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Phyllis Rosenteur
Funk & Wagnalls
Morpheus and
Phyllis J. Rosenteur
the Gazette
the Earth
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