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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1948

Page

4

West Virginia Apple Commission Seeks Constitution Status

In Kanawha county circuit court a test action challenges an act creating the Virginia Apple Commission aimed at planning campaigns to promote West Virginia apples. The suit is brought by 26 Eastern Panhandle growers and 31 other producers aligned with an anti-apple tax committee seeking a high court ruling on constitutionality. The state cites prior upholds in other states for similar agricultural promotional acts and notes additional states have not challenged such acts.

Stott State Supreme Court Virginia

Increases Sought By State Agencies In Next Biennium

State spending agencies asked 257,497,000 from all state funds for the next two years, exceeding the current budget, as the Board of Public Works opened budget deliberations. The 1947 Legislature appropriated 144,838,000. The board prepared to shape a budget bill for the 1949 Legislature with 181,384,000 requested in part of the total.

Board of Public Works

Budget Deliberations Begin as Public Works Adjusts Capital Needs

Operating budgets are set for current needs while the remainder is likely drawn from surplus for building construction and capital outlays. The 1947 Legislature set aside about $19 million for capital projects from surplus. current surplus estimates are pending. The Board of Public Works will revise figures over weeks to align needs with expected revenues, with final results kept until the budget bill is introduced on opening day.

Board of Education Board of Control Budget Director Board of Public Works

Mason College Recital Showcases Voice and Piano Talent

Mason College of Music and Fine Arts presented a recital at St John s parish house featuring voice solos by Clare Harmon Alonzo Johnson Hubert Covert James Douglas Margaret Scantlin Doris Guthrie and Lotus Clabaugh with accompanists Victoria Garson George Crumb Jr and Mabel Samms. Piano pieces were performed by Gladys Creasy Garnet Carr Mabel Sams Ronald Dubois George Crumb Jr and John Stoud.

Mason College Mason College of Music and Fine Arts St. John's Parish House Clarence Harmon Alonzo Johnson Hubert Covert James Douglas Margaret Scantlin Doris Guthrie Lotus Clabaugh Victoria Garson George Crumb, Jr Mabel Samms Gladys Creasy Garnet Carr Mabel Sams Ronald DuBois John Stoud

Man Attacked Robbed and Car Reported Stolen

J R Bayes of 205 Clark Dr reported to city police yesterday that two men robbed him on North Rand St beating him with blackjacks and taking about $2 from his pocket late Monday night. Raymond Taylor of 102 Grosscup er Dunbar reported his 1940 Dodge sedan license 276/103 stolen from the Daniel Boone hotel parking lot. The United Life Insurance In force at year end totalled more than $174 billion.

J. R. Bayes Clark Dr North Rand St Bayes Raymond Taylor Grosscuper Dunbar Daniel Boone United States Ife

Church Leader Talks At Racine Two Nights

Dr. Guy Shields of Dallas Texas, founder and superintendent of the Fundamental Christian Association, will speak at 7 30 tonight and tomorrow night at the Racine Christian church. Ministers from Coal River area attend. Rev W K Clendenin of Racine directs the meetings with music, testimonials and speaking. Shields is president of Bible Way seminary and a weekly radio speaker.

Guy Shields Dallas Tex Fundamental Christian Assoc Racing Christian Church Coal River Area W. KK Clendenin Racine Shields Bible Way Seminary

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