Patteson resigns to manage Myers bid for West Virginia governor
Former Gov Okey L Patteson announces resignation as general manager of the West Virginia Turnpike to become campaign manager for J Howard Myers Democratic gubernatorial bid. Rosalind Funk also resigns to assist. Patteson cites pressure from citizens and media and says Myers is the best choice to unite the party and restore faith in state government.
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Marland
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Airmen Rescued In Bold Multi-Operation Effort
Navy reports two large rescue missions completed as search continues for a bomber crew missing off Jacksonville Florida. Helicopters seaplanes submarines and planes join a wide search span from Ponte Vedra Beach to Florida coast.
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Turnpike Study Okayed and Teacher Pay Raise Approved
State lawmakers approved a $6,400,000 teacher salary increase effective July 1, raising most teachers by 50 dollars per month and up to 54 with advanced degrees. The Board of Public Works boosted next year’s revenue estimate by 1.8 million to back the rise as conferees and officials approved the budget plan amid party votes and absences.
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Photo Mixup Triggers Cairo Embassy Protest
In Cairo a Soviet Embassy official protested a newspaper photo misidentifying Danish actor Helmut Larsen as the new Soviet Ambassador Dimitrie vitch Kissitev. Scandinavian Airlines admitted distributing a photo claiming to show the Russian envoy arriving at the airport, which was actually Larsen arriving for a Danish film shoot.
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Charleston Returns to Rand McNally Ten Best List
Charleston climbs back into Rand McNally and Co's Ten Best Cities for February at No. 9 after a two year dip. The regional economic area covering West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan shows a 16 percent gain in business activity versus a year ago, with forecasters predicting continued improvement.
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Donohoe Gets Nod By 1912 Senate Confirmation
The State Senate confirmed Gov. Marland's 48 appointees in executive session led by political power James M. Donohoe of Huntington. Donohoe won 19 to 12 after a secret GOP caucus attempt to secure unity. Two Republicans opposed and one abstained, with six Republicans and Democrats approving.
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Frisco Police Nab Mad Dog Killer Irvin
Leslie Irvin, labeled a mad dog killer of six, was captured in San Francisco while attempting to pawn two diamond rings stolen in a Los Angeles burglary. He surrendered in a pawnshop at Third and Market Streets. a hunting knife was found in his hotel room.
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61 Pct Hoping Ske Will Run
A Gallup poll from Princeton indicates 61 percent favor President Eisenhower running while his four doctors prepare for a critical medical exam in Washington next Tuesday. Public opinion tests the course of his political plans as the nation awaits medical updates.
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Public mood leans toward Eisenhower re election
A survey reports about six in ten want Eisenhower to run for a second term with 60 percent now approving of his White House leadership. Republicans back a run, Democrats are split, and a large share of independents say he should be a candidate. The president spoke of duty as doctors note his condition.
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Engineers Draw House Criticism
Legislation moved to fund a $60,000 study of Turnpike extensions after House criticism targeted the consulting engineers Howard Needles Tammen and Bergen dorf for a large cost overrun. A joint study group will investigate feasibility and engineer changes, with an interim committee to be created and a possible summer session to push the extension onto the general election ballot.
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House Yields Colleges Gain New Buildings
The West Virginia University engineering and agriculture complex valued at 10 million dollars and a 950 thousand dollar Marshall College gymnasium were secured after the House reversed its stance on a state building authority. Separate bills for each project were approved 96 to 0, enabling start of construction within days pending governor’s signature and funded by revenue bonds repaid with student fees.
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