Ambulance Service Linked to Money in West Virginia
A West Virginia study shows ability to pay greatly affects ambulance access in rural Wayne County. Researchers Hall and Perrine found private providers billed unevenly across periods, with only partial payment during subsidies, and public-supported service deemed most feasible.
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Morgantown
West Virginia
David Hall
Edward L. Perrine
Health Development Association of Kentucky
Appalachia
Wayne County
Hall and Perrine
High Court Re fuses Pot Case Petition
The West Virginia Supreme Court refused a habeas corpus petition by Samuel McCormick, a Marion County resident serving seven months of a two year sentence for marijuana possession and sale. Justices Haden and Neely would have granted a hearing, while the court denied the request to appoint an independent expert at state expense to examine the seized sample. In a separate case, the court granted a May 1 hearing on the Reeces eviction bid from Orchard Manor in Charleston over bond issues and rent.
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Associated Press
State Supreme Court
Samuel McCormick
Monongalia County
McCormick
Marion County
Huttonsville Correctional Center
Supreme Court
High Court
Charles H. Haden II
Richard Neely
Charles Reece
Orchard Manor
Charleston
Charleston Housing Authority
Tax committee hears on proposed tax for minicigars
Tax Commissioner Richard Dailey testified on a proposed tax covering minicigars. He projected at least 150000 dollars in annual revenue and explained other tobacco products had not been taxed similarly because legislation had not been pursued previously.
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Richard Dailey
U S Dollar Gains Power on World Markets
London reports the U S dollar gained strength to best levels since its devaluation, though activity was slow and uncertain as markets waited for Washington's Birthday holiday closures to end. Gold reached record highs in Europe amid ongoing paper money doubts.
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London
U. S
Europe
20 Wheeling Clubs Among 38 Suspended
The State Alcohol Beverage Control Commission suspended 38 private liquor clubs including 20 in Wheeling after inspections. Violations cited include admitting nonmembers, lacking updated guest books or proper membership lists, insufficient food, and missing license numbers. Most suspensions are for 3 days, some for 5 or 7, with indefinite suspensions pending remedy.
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The
Associated Press
State Alcohol Beverage Control Commission
Wheeling
ABC
J. Richard Barber
ABCC
Pohio
Armor Raiders Club
Club Villa, Inc
Sundown Club
E and K Lounge
Old Tic Tock
Candy Store
Palace Club, Inc
New Sportsman’s Club, Inc
Island Social Club
Bil Mar Club
Club Voo Doo
Zane Travelers Club
Ohio Valley Yacht Club, Inc
Alphie’s Club
Pagoda Club
Ernie’s Cork and Bottle Club
Plaza Club
Palmer House Club
Red Bull
Club Madrid
Hancock Variety Club
Weirton
Fannie’s Club Association
Chester
502
Ruth’s Club
Newell
the Other Place Club
New Cumberland
Steelers Club
Paradise Club
Marshall
Mound View Club
Moundsville
Cozy Corner Club
McMechen
Quarterback Club
Dick's Lancer
Red Wind
ACC
Towne Club
Brooke
Richard’s
Wellsburg
Pharrison
Lous
Shinnston
Logan
Worse Carbide Blast Killed Man in 1968
Andrew W. Gallagher reports a Carbide South Charleston plant blast in 1968 killed Carroll Whittington and traces a history of related incidents on Blaine Island. The piece lists several explosions and fires through the 1960s, with multiple injuries and fatalities on record, including a 1943 gas ignition disaster and 1941 storage area explosion.
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Andrew W. Gallagher
Carbide
South Charleston
Blaine Island
Carroll Whittington
Earl Medkiff
W. D. Moore
J. E. Patton
Clendenin
Fred M. Markum Jr
Thomas Memorial Hospital
Kanawha Rankins & ‘Trust
Ins
KB T Assets Hit 126 Million Growth at KB T Bank
Shearer reported total deposits rising over 11 million to 96,719,914 and net earnings after taxes before securities gains exceeded 1 million for the first time. Earnings per share rose to 4.16 from 3.63, a 14.6 percent jump, with expansion planned for the installment loan department into the lower level of the former basement area.
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Shearer
Lower
Jevel
Coalition critiques Corridor G plan in 13 points
W H Farley of the Coal River Improvement Assn denounces the environmental impact statement for Corridor G from Danville County to Charleston. He cites 13 deficiencies and accuses the State Department of Highways of failing to explore alternative routes and adequate environmental considerations.
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Coal River Improvement Assn
Danville County
Charleston
W. H. Farley
State Department of Highways
Commercial Loan Department
Pface
Orange
Publinvestment
Anjlic
Edward Furia
Philadelphia
Farley
Department of Highways
Three Shannon brothers charged in Heck's thefts
John Shannon a former Heck's assistant manager in Heath Ohio and his brothers Paul and Jerry Shannon are charged with breakings and enterings at the Heath store. Charleston police say $14,000 was stolen from the safe along with merchandise including a Snoopy Toothbrush. John Shannon, once employed at a Wheeling Heck's, was fired about three weeks before the burglary. The siblings await extradition as police recover thousands in stolen goods.
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Heck’s
Heath
Ohio
John Shannon
Wilson Ave
St. Albans
Paul Shannon
Kanawha Ave
Dunbar
Shannon
Columbus
John and
Charleston
Kanawha County
Mer
Wheeling
Sam Sampson
Phillip Morris
Morris
Sampson
jHeck
Becky and Parakeet Case Ends in Legal Battle
The Hayes family faced a constable sale over a $19.47 debt from a pet shop after a court attachment. A $200 property exemption may stop the sale, and petitions are being filed. The shop owner and Mrs Hayes blame each other, while Mrs Murdico seeks payment for the check and collection costs.
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Hayes
Shephard
Kerner’s Trial Ends Amid Denials and Family Presence
Illinois governor from 1961 to 1968, Otto Kerner, faced questions in court as his two adopted children Tony and Helena sat in the front row. He spent days on the witness stand denying charges while the defense acknowledged profits from stock dealings over six years. Kerner argued the stock was not a bribe and paid taxes on profits. Isaacs’ lawyer signaled no immediate appeal. Kerner later served on the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, a role linked to his family legacy in state politics.
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Kerner
Illinois
Tony
Helena
Isaacs
U.S
National Guard
Lyndon Johnson
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Otto Kerner Sr
Kern
Paris talks stall over Viet Cong status as government
In Paris Saigon officials insist Viet Cong must be denied recognition as a separate government. South Vietnamese sources say Thieu's regime will not compromise on sole legitimate representation. Until status is resolved no progress toward high level talks is expected.
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Paris
Saigon
Thieu
South Vietnam
Nixon meets labor chiefs in Miami Beach on war prision release
The labor leaders urged a practical trade stance and proposed using options to bar gains with other nations if they close doors on U S products. Meany told Nixon that any nation shutting out U S goods should be answered with reciprocal closures. Nixon called the session constructive as he arrived with a smile at the AFL-CIO meeting and greeted tourists, receiving congratulations for obtaining U S war prisoners from Vietnam.
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Congress
Meany
Nixon
Miami Beach
U.S
Vietnam
Scrape Involving Tarley and Jolly Prompts Probe
Kentucky Post reports anonymous documents alleging a deal between Tarley and Judge Jolly to split net bond proceeds from a publicly financed geriatrics center. A second paper claims a contractor built nursing home work for 3 million minus 650 thousand. The SEC reportedly plans inquiry. In Knoxville, rival plans move to fund a large nursing hospital via up to 14 million in revenue bonds. Tarley backed by a Washington firm root in prior bribery case.
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Kentucky Post
Tarley
Judge Jollly
Kentucky
Knoxville
Crarley
Senex
Stemac
Knox County Health Care Corp
Four Seasons
Knoxville News-Sentinel
Knox County Welfare
County Commission
Hill-Burton
Appalachian Regional Commission
Knoxville Nursing
Washington
John P. Dinguid
Dinguid
West Virginia Purchasing Practices and Procedures Commission
Obituary Notice for Mrs Miles of Griffithsville Area
Mrs Miles of Griffithsville is survived by sons Charles Larry and Jerry all of Charleston. daughters Anna Mae Chaney Edgewood Md Jo Ann Huffman Huntington. sisters Mola Richmond Florence Miles Hamlin Beulah Torres New Mexico. brothers Albert Miller Sweetland Lee Miller Milton Burl Miller Steubenville Henry Miller Ravenswood Ezra Miller Chester. seven grandchildren. Service at 11 a.m. Thursday Koontz Funeral Home Hamlin. Burial Miller Cemetery near Griffithsville.
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Miles
Charles
Larry
Jerry
Charleston
Anna Mae Chaney
Edgewood
Jo Ann Huffman
Huntington
Mola Richmond
Florence Miles
Hamlin
Beulah Torres
New Mexico
Albert Miller
Sweetland
Lee Miller
Milton
Burl Miller
Steubenville
Ohio
Henry Miller
Ravenswood
Ezra Miller
Chester
Koontz Funeral
Miller Cemetery
Griffithsville
First Public Inquiry for ITT Activities Due
The Washington Post reports the first public inquiry on ITT activities against Chile's Allende government will unfold next month on Capitol Hill. The inquiry examines clandestine political operations by International Telephone and Telegraph Corp.
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Washington Post
Washington
International Telephone and Telegraph Corp
Allende
Chile
Capitol Hill
Weather outlook across regions with showers and temps
Weather forecast fragment shows cloud cover and showers across West Virginia Ohio Kentucky and nearby areas. Zone 9 and Virginia entries report highs in the 40s to 50s with lows in the 20s to upper 30s. Western Pennsylvania eyes snow flurries as Arctic temperatures persist. Monday humidity and light SW wind noted, with February record highs and lows referenced.
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West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Ohio
Ieast
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