Banker Denies Endorsing Bill in State Investment Reform
The Charleston Gazette reports a banker denies endorsing a state investment bill while debates highlight a proposed five member board to manage roughly 238 million dollars in trust funds. Critics warn of an entrenched elite and lax contracting rules amid praise from Don Hazlett and West Virginia Chamber officials.
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Elmore
Kelly
Don Hazlett
Vic
Melton National Bank and Trust Co
Pittsburgh
Tal
Kimore
West, Virginia
West Virginia coal pipeline bill advances amid tax debate
The Senate approved modified terms for coal pipeline taxability amid eminent domain questions. Members discussed intrastate business requirements and constitutional concerns while House provisions remained intact. Votes split along party lines with Kanawha senators Davis and Kaufman taking differing paths on related measures.
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Delaware
West Virginia
Tention
William A. Moreland
D-Momongalia
Senate
Houser
Moreland
Paul J Kaufman
Kaufman
Kanawha
Coaset
Texas
Del
Dan Datill
D-Logan
Publlic Service Commission
Senae
Carl E. Gainer
Nicholas
Clarence E. Martin Jr
Berkeley
A1 Mehown
Wayne
Charlies A. Miller
Mineral
Lyle A. Smith
Cabell
Glenn Taylor
Mingo and
Republisans Aschaal
Joseph M. Ham
Davis
Commission On
Weather Update Shows Moderate Highs with Stable Conditions
Readings indicate warm yet unremarkable temperatures with no significant progression toward heat. Forecast calls for continued mild conditions and normal humidity, keeping daily highs near seasonal averages without notable extremes.
Milk Strike Talks Deadlocked In Charleston Negotiations
Negotiators for Teamsters and representatives of Broughton Fairmest Mt. Vernes and Valley Bell dairies met at the Daniel Boone Hotel in Charleston to resolve the four dairy workers and milk truck drivers strike that has halted deliveries in Charleston Beckley and Logan. The walkout began last Wednesday after workers voted to strike at midnight and resumed after rejecting a proposed contract. Local president Eugene A. Carter said the union seeks better wages and conditions than offered.
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Charleston
Beckley
Logan
Teamsters Walem
Broughton
Fairmest
Mt. Vernes
Valley Bell Dairies
Aiks
Daniel Boone Hotel
Dairies
Eugene A. Carter
Clay Products strike talks miss progress after first meeting
Union and management negotiators met in Charleston for the first time since the January 16 walkout at Charleston Clay Products. International rep William Peske Jr. said no progress was made and future plans are unclear. The union seeks to renew the expiring contract while management pushes for a 15 percent wage cut.
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Charleston
William Peske Jr
United Glass and Ceramic Workers of North America
Lawrence Steel
Parkersburg
Poske
R. H. Saunders
Charleston Clay Products
United Glass and Ceramic Workways
West Virginia Brick
Barboursville Brick Co
Barboursville
MAA Cuts Drug Payments Spark Hospital and Drugstore Pullout
The MAA trimmed daily hospital payments to 90 percent of cost up to $20 after Dec 1, forcing many target hospitals to stop accepting MAA patients and leading drugstores to drop out amid protests from the medical profession. A new drug payment scheme ties prices to wholesale costs plus fees, with markups allowed, while an MAA committee is formed to review changes and a call for resignation of the Smith-led program faces Gov Barron’s support.
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MAA
Pharmaceutical Association
Smith
The
Medical Association
Ohio County Medical Society
Barron
Ohio County
Centennial plans for West Virginia event outlined
Sen Carl Galser sponsors study on a 1963 Centennial proposal. Frazer presented the plan with support from State Commerce Director Hulett Smith and Road Commissioner Lawyers. Carl Sullivan, West Virginia Centennial Commission director, spoke 15 minutes, detailing a $1 million program funded by $400,000 state funds and private sources to attract industry, boost tourism, and improve the state's image.
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Carl Galser
D-Nicholas
Frazer
Hulett , Smith
Carl Sullivan
West Virginia Centennial Commission
City Minister Enrolls In Drew University Continuation Study
Rev. Robert A. Chandler a West Virginia Methodist pastor now at Elizabeth Memorial in Charleston and former Bascom Church Rupert and St Christ Church Charleston enrolls in Drew University's continuing theology program for ministers with five years of pastoral service. He delegates to the White House Conference on aging in 1961 and serves as dean of the West Virginia Conference pastor's school. He resides at 31 Bridge Rd and is father of three daughters.
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Madison
N. J
West Virginia
Drew University
Drew
Robert A. Chandler
Elizabeth Memorial Methodist Church
Charleston
Chandler
Elizabeth Memorial
Bascom Methodist Church
Rupert
W. Va
Christ Church Methodist
White House
Bridge Rd
Water Rate Boost Approved For 6000 West Virginia Customers
The Public Service Commission approved higher rates for about 6,000 customers of the West Virginia Water Company's Bluefield plant. New rates aim to raise annual revenue by 48000 and take effect February 1. Minimums are 2.40 dollars monthly for low level customers and 3 dollars for booster pump service.
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Public Service Commission
West Virginia Water Company
Bluefield
Cops Narrow Fugitive Hunt In Butler County
Cops widening the search for four escapees from Camp Fair Chance in Moundsville West Virginia. Edward Smalley 26 or 27 Marion County West Virginia and Donald Chambers 31 were linked to gas theft at Flowers Restaurant Harrisville near Route 8. Chambers was arrested hitchhiking about 19 miles north of Butler. Other escapees include Charles Rockwell Jr 30 Hardy County West Virginia and Mickey Vanater 32 Kanawha County West Virginia. Vanater holds a life term. others face 1 to 10 year sentences.
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Harrisville
Butler County
West Virginia
Edward Smalley
Maron Cesary
W. Va
Donald Chambers
Marion County
Chambers
Flower's
Chambers and Smalley
Wheeling
W.va
Smalley
Charles Rockwell Jr
Hardy County
Mickey E. Vanater
Kanawha County
Moundsjville
Survey of Park Gets U S Aid Near Fairmont
Fairmont area receives 7000 from U S Area Redevelopment Administration for an engineering survey of a 139 acre proposed industrial park. Total survey cost 11000 with 4000 funded by Greater Fairmont Development Assn. Erie firm to perform survey. several firms await cost details to decide on site. Charleston and St Albans delegates to Southern States Cooperative regional meeting set for Feb 15.
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Fairmont
U. S
Huntington
E. C. Cantley
I L. Cavender
J. E. Stark
John B. Rabel
Herbert D. Thaxton
John Ranson
Charleston
Ralph Sayre
St. Albans
Southern States Cooperative
ABA urges curriculum on communism for youth
A special American Bar Association committee urged colleges and high schools to offer regular courses on communism. The 24 page handbook titled Instruction in Communism and Its Centred With Liberty Under Law will be distributed to 1,408 bar associations and educational leaders. The group led by Lewis F. Powell argued instruction is essential to prepare the nation’s youth to value freedom under law and confront a long term communist threat.
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American Bar Assn
ABA
Special Committee of
Lewis F. Powell
Richmond
Virginia State Board of Education
America
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