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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1964

Page

18

West Virginia considers state nuclear regulation bill

A joint meeting of two legislative interim study groups passed a resolution urging 1965 legislature approval of a bill to let West Virginia regulate nuclear by products sources and materials within the state. Bassett said AEC control would be superseded by a state licensing framework once an agreement with the governor and Atomic Energy Commission is reached.

West Virginia Clement R. Bassett Southern Interstate Nuclear Board State Health Department Bassett Atomic Energy Commission AEC

Choice of Ferguson Confirmed by Byrd

West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd will recommend Milton Ferguson of Huntington for U S attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia. Byrd will inform the Justice Department, which will forward the report to President Johnson for confirmation by the Senate. Ferguson, a former tax commissioner and long active in Democratic politics, would earn about 18500 a year.

Ferguson Byrd Gazette Washington Bureau Washington Robert C. Byrd D-W. Va Milton Ferguson Huntington U. S Southern District of West Valu Byrd Justice Department Johnson Senate New York City District of Columbia Jennings Randolph D-W Tive

Wheeling Bus Line Dispute Talks Delayed

Negotiations to settle a strike threat by about 90 drivers and mechanics for the Cooperative Transit Co in the Wheeling area were postponed to Wednesday after an international union official could not attend. The old contract expired November 1 and workers warned they may strike if demands are not met. In Cedar Grove, Kanawha Star Lodge 177 of the Knights of Pythias and Temple 25 will host a Christmas party for children on December 19 per J A Asbury.

Wheeling Cooperative Transit Co Kanawha Star Lodge The Knights of Pythias Temple 25 Cedar Grove J. A. Asbury

UMW Election Today Sees Boyle Faces Kochis For President

A nationwide vote today pits A. Boyle a Clarkesville Pa miner and onetime Montana coal worker against Steve Kochis Jr. in a bid for the United Mine Workers presidency. Other races include R O Lewis secretary treasurer Landell Thorsherry and Paul Sliva seek posts. terms now five years with roles paying 50000 and 40000 dollars respectively. Ballots cast in about 2000 locals across 28 states with results likely days away from tabulation by mailed reports.

Washington W. A. Boyle Montana United Mine Workers Union Boyle Steve Kochis Jr Clarkesville UMW R. 0. Lewis Charleston W.va

Congressmen tour Latin America via agency inspection trip

Washington reports Rep. John M. Slack Jr and Mrs. Slack completed a three week inspection tour of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Venezuela and Caribbean islands. The trip, authorized by the House Appropriations Committee, followed by other lawmakers including Senators Randolph and Byrd and Rep. Moore.

Gazette Washington U. S Elect Ted Congress Navy John M. Slack Jr Latin America Argentina Brazil Chile Peru Venezuela Caribbean House Appropriations Committee Slack State, Justice and Commerce Departments Federal Judiciary West Virginia Jennings Randolph Robert C. Byrd Arch A. Moore Jr Randolph Frank Trans World Airlines

Sidewalk surfing tales and oddities amuse listeners

A montage of letters and anecdotes from readers recount humorous unsafe stunts and misadventures. Miss Suzi Fink warns of sidewalk surfing after a fall. a college prank with a six-brake bobsled ends in chaos. a Jackson County church chandelier quip prompts jokes about spelling and music.

Miss Fink Morgantown Detroit

Bias Says He Wanted To Resign

Bias details plans for retirement tied to pension age and leave time. He applied for a ruling on Dec 1 and May 18 1965 become maximum eligibility date. Retirement remains indefinite depending on prospects and pension rights.

Bias Police Pension Board

West Virginia Toll Reaches 430 So Far This Year

The Associated Press reports from Charleston that state police show 430 people killed on West Virginia highways year to date, up from 399 at the same point last year.

Associated Press Charleston West Virginia

Woman Sues City for Fall in Charleston Sidewalk

Violet White of Charleston sues the City of Charleston for 10000 in Common Pleas Court claiming serious injuries from November 17 after she stepped into a hole in a sidewalk on Clendenin Street between Washington and Lee. The suit alleges unlawful neglect led to the poor repair.

City of Charleston Common Pleas Court Violet White Clendenin Street Washington and Lee Streets

State Man Appointed By Woodmen Society

James G. Hendrick of MacArthur West Virginia has been named field representative for Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society. The MacArthur native, a Surveyor by background, was educated in Montgomery high school and announced by Chic Crabstre of the society. Woodmen state manager Henry Shepherd of Charleston, W. Va., confirmed the appointment.

Omaha Neb Woodmen The World Life Insurance Society James G. Hendrick MacArthur Surveyor Montgomery Chic Crabstree Society Henry (Shepherd Charleston W. Va

Dropouts May Enroll In AAY Plans At Kanawha County

Dropouts aged 17 to 21 in Kanawha County may apply for Appalachian Youth training via Action for Appalachian Youth. Applicants visit Key Training Center near the Dunbar toll bridge to enroll and receive a weekly training allowance. Since August, 216 youths have joined, with new groups entering biweekly, as 28 week courses in dry cleaner, hepatician, sales clerk, auto service, machine operator, office clerk and cook assistant prepare them for jobs.

Kanawha County lAction Dunbar Toll Bridge Carl Sullivan AAY Sullivan Cook J

Hunter Wins 68500 Verdict in Collision Suit

Marshall Hunter of Pinch was awarded 68500 by a Kanawha Common Pleas Court jury in a 100000 damage suit against Tri State Produce Inc of Huntington and employee Denver McCoy. The Dec 18 1963 rear end crash on MacCorkle Ave Kanawha City left Hunter with neck and low back sprains and ongoing work injury questions.

Marshall Hunter Pinch Common Pleas Tri-State Produce Inc Huntington Denver McCoy Rt. 2 Barboursville Hunter Tri-State McCoy MacCorkle Avenue Kanawha City 39Th 40Th Libby-Owens-Ford Glass Co

New State Tax Director Named in West Virginia

James W Sakert a Fairmont native and 1963 WVU Law School graduate will lead the State Tax Depart ments income tax division starting December 16 succeeding J W Sarver who resign ed to join Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co of West Virginia Sarver served two years in the post Sakert has been administrative assistant in the division since 1963 He is 27 married with one child and holds a commerce degree from Fairmont State College earned in 1960 after Marine Corps service.

James W. Sakert Fairmont West Virginia University Law School State Tax Department Income Tax Division G. Thomas Batte Sakert J. W. Sarver Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company West Virginia Sarver Battie Fairmont State College Marine Corps

State Road Bond Sale On Tap In $1.3 Million Issue

The final road bonds under the 1920 Good Roads Amendment move to the bidding block Tuesday in a $1.3 million sale. The 1920 amendment authorized about $50 million in bonds, with $48.8 million already outstanding. Bonds will be awarded to the lowest interest bidder.

Petition Filed Over New Liquor Store Near Fernbank School

Kanawha County Board petitions Circuit Judge Frank L. Taylort to block a liquor store at 1012 Bridge Rd near Fernbank School, citing state law to protect public school pupils. Clarence C. Elmore, liquor control commissioner, is named as defendant. protests claim location violates the code and endangers students.

Kanawha County Board Elmore Jast Commission Frank L. Taylorter Opera Bank Fernbank School Clarence C. Elmore Liquor Control Commissioner Enhant Ic Ie Eialalion Chan Raen Kd Yanennamawes Bridge Road Walnut Road Bridge Rd Bridge Ra Walter F. Snyder

Annual Yuletide Worship Rites Directory

The Sunday Gazette-Mail will publish a Christmas worship services directory on December 20. Churches may participate by sending condensed Yuletide schedule summaries to the City Desk in Charleston, West Virginia. Information must arrive by December 16 to be printed.

Sunday Gazette-Mail City Desk Sunday Gazette- Mail Charleston W. Va

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Linda Reed South Charleston High School Marvin Lee S. M. Reed Spring Hill Leo B. Gardner College En Virgir Cabell Man Wayne County Ferguson Long Charleston Gazette Wheeling Bus Line Children’s Party Slated Milton J. Ferguson U.S Suzi Fink Daphne Ann Hamilton Ohio University Jackson County Florida Johnny Coberly Johnny Tripoli Africa Spain Dallas Geneva Switzerland Europe Middle East Moore Rome Paris Soviet Union Elizabeth Kee Ken Hechler Harley C. Staggers Hechler House Science and Astronautics Committee Far East Naval Hospital Woodmen Society Mound Elementary Dunbar Resi Lentl Beloys Carl Lindsey Robert Halintan New Liquor Store
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