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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1968

Page

3

FOP Elects Spradling as Charleston Lodge President

Veterans police officer R W Spradling was elected conductor and later became local lodge president of FOP Lodge 74 in Charleston. New officers include S D Sampson as vice president G C Wiseman secretary B A Settle treasurer J W Johnson conductor J D Mullins guard and H L Barnhouse chaplain. Three delegates to Louisville in 1969 were McGinnis Fisher and Wiseman. Spradling is noted WW II hero with two Silver Stars a Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

Charleston R. W. Spradling Pees Pel Pews Seras Capitol Citygeant of Arms FOP Lodge Fraternal Order Grand Lodge Spradling Jon FOP Ition I W. W. Fisher Charleston Police Department Belle Or Dunbar FBI Secret Service S. D. Sampson G. C. Wiseman B. A. Settle J. W. Johnson J. D. Mullins H. L. Barnhouse J.C. Robinson Adrian McGinnis 4D. L. Mullins B. L.ene J. E. Pauley Louisville McGinnis Fisher Wiseman Arives Scenic Drive Margaret Edward Lee Nancy Rae

Santa Returns as Yippie Leader Plans HUAC Exposé

Jerry Rubin announces Santa Claus will reappear in Washington to reveal what he calls fools and racist cowards among unnamed congressmen. He distributed a leaflet in the HUAC hearing room before Friday’s session. Rubin criticizes closed doors and press exclusion for his testimony.

Washington Santa Claus Jerry Rubin House Committee On UN - American Activities Rubin Santa HUAC

Veery Spradling Charged In Eef Defession Case

Veery Spradling, aged 44, is identified in court records as facing charges in a defense related case. Details remain sparse in the public filing, with officials confirming the defendant’s name and age.

Verye Spradling

Contest promises 48 hours with model to The Hague

A Dutch magazine offer entices Jacqueline Lotte Hermans with a weekend with a photo model in The Hague. She signs a contract but resists pressure saying her boyfriend doubts any drastic actions and she will act within limits despite a coercive plea.

Hague Netherlands Jacqueline Lotte Hermans Lotte

Hopemont Beds Qualify For Medicare Payments

Forty beds at Hopemont State Hospital in Preston County have been certified for Medicare payments under a new agreement with the U S Health and Welfare Department. Pinecrest Sanitarium Beckley already has 102 beds certified and has collected about $200 000 for tubercular patient care. A cost accounting system is planned at Denmar State Hospital as a step toward Medicare qualification.

Hopemont State Hospital Public Institutions Clarence Johnson U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Hopemont Preston County Pinecrest Sanitarium Beckley Medicare Johnson Denmar State Hospital

Juvenile Arrests in November Reported by Charleston Police

The November juvenile bureau report shows 72 juveniles arrested, 39 living with parents and 33 from broken homes. Sgt. Charles F. Starcher heads the bureau. Of 63 boys, 40 were first offenders and 23 repeats. of 9 girls, 6 were first offenders and 3 repeats. Sixty four of the 72 attended school while eight were dropouts.

Charleston Monthly

Protests Fail at Zoning Board Hearing on Three Requests

The Board of Zoning Appeals heard three requests Thursday morning with no protests. Greater Charleston Housing Corp sought subdivision waivers for a rent supplement housing project. Swarthmore Investment Co. requested a warehouse and land office on Sixth Avenue. Ernest James sought to build a house on Sunnyside Drive. Decisions expected within two weeks.

Board of Zoning Appeals Thhe Greater Charleston Housing Corp Swarthmore Investment Co Sixth Avenue Ernest James Sunnyside Drive

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