Weather forecast across states shows warmer trend
The December weather bulletin reports increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures in Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Charleston and West Virginia see rising clouds with showers possible, while Kentucky expects cloudiness and a slight warmup. Temperatures span from the 30s to mid 50s with light to moderate winds.
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Sears Grants Go to M H and Six Others
Seven West Virginia colleges will share 7500 in grants from the Sears Roebuck Foundation as part of a 1.5 million distribution to more than 950 private two and four year institutions. Orris Harvey College received 2000. funds include unrestricted amounts and library support. Samuel Moses, store manager and local representative, noted 700000 will fund student financial aid and other programs, with 1969 education expenditures exceeding 2225.
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Buff Proposes Medicare For All Ages To Aid the Poor
West Virginia advocate Dr. L E Buff calls for Medicare for all regardless of age to curb high health costs. He cites hundreds of sick people denied hospital admission for lack of a $40 deposit and many others unable to pay doctor fees, urging an end to costly private insurance as inadequate.
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Reverend D M Dorsey Dies at 76 in Ripley
The Rev D M Dorsey a retired Baptist minister died at his home in Ripley at age 76 He served as pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Charleston and many West Virginia churches He was World War I veteran and longtime church leader also active in the American Legion VFW Rotary and West Virginia Baptist groups He is survived by his wife Alma and several children and siblings Funeral services will be Sunday at Epsworth United Methodist Church in Ripley with burial at Fairplain Cemetery.
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Labor Department Probe Tangles UMWA Election
A memo critical of United Mine Workers leadership alleges the Labor Department sought to influence the union election. The report discusses salaries and expenses of UMWA leaders and the handling of six month audit records, amid a Las Vegas Snowstorm crash near Albuquerque during a separate note.
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New Mexico Plane Crash Claims LI Residents and Officials
A New Mexico plane crash killed LI residents and others from Stratford Texas. Pilot Thompson from Stratford and George Doty at Albuquerque air route control center linked flight Las Vegas to Dalhart. Passengers included Mr and Mrs Buckles, Mr and Mrs Schertler, Ralph Dobkins. The party stayed at the International Hotel in Las Vegas.
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Charleston Nitro Readying Hike Expected For Water Rates
Charleston and Nitro officials anticipate a rate hike tied to a new water filtration plant. City Public Works Director John Douglass and Alexander doubt the size will be small, expecting possible extra increases after plant completion. If approved, sewer rates would rise about one dollar monthly. Rev. Elwood Rakes to speak at Davis Creek revival with services at 7:30 nightly through Dec 13.
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Governorship orders routine probe into Moundsville prison escape
Gov Arch Moore Jr requested a routine investigation into a prison breakout at Moundsville where five convicts escaped by sawing through a spot visible to guards. Two guards were dismissed for dereliction of duty, and a fourth escapee, Edward Lee Young, was arrested in Charleston.
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Charleston Gazette and Daily Rate Notice Fragment
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Forest Officers Charge Olcott Man With Fire
A 30 year old Olcott man Don Holstein was arrested on arson charges for starting a forest fire at Olentz. Kanawha County conservation officer K L Painter said Holstein will appear before Justice of the Peace George Warner Dee 12 for a preliminary hearing. The fire broke out Tuesday and burned for about 25 hours before being controlled.
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Surface Miners Meet Thursday in West Virginia
The West Virginia Surface Mine Association plans a Thursday meeting with host_TR Samsell presenting honors and luncheon remarks. Newly elected nine operators will choose officers for the coming reclamation year as the Inland group reports best-records awards and a year-end plan.
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