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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1962
Page
1
Motor Vehicles Commissioner Jack Ruckois urged West Virginians Tuesday to use the mail for obtaining licenses to avoid parking problems and delays when tags are picked up personally. He said the department mails tags the same day applications are received. Passenger car plates went on sale last month and must be displayed after midnight June 30.
Nine West Side churches plan joint summer evening services with weekly choirs and varied pastors from August 5 to August 26. The schedule lists Rev. McMillion, Rev. Engle, Rev. Rowand, and others, plus weekly choir performances from Central, Weekley, Bream, and Unity choirs. The remainder season continues with June to July events led by bishops, college chaplains, and council directors with multiple church choirs scheduled.
Circuit Court jury awarded Mamie Dodson 12300 for land taken by Safe Road Commission and for damage to the remainder. The ruling resolves an appeal from a 7008 condemnation award. Dodson's property near the W Va 14 and Alternate 14 junction suffered water damage from highway widening and straightening.
A 16 year old, Michael S. Kelly of 613 Gordon Dr, faces reckless driving charges after his car sideswiped two parked cars and struck a third at Washington and Nancy Streets around 12 30. Police estimate four vehicles damaged totaling about 3500 dollars and he is set to appear next Tuesday in City Police Court.
West Virginia Human Rights Commission urged school officials to hire teachers on ability regardless of race or creed. The action followed plans to close some Negro schools in Logan County with Negro teachers kept on until assignments are decided. Mayors in about 28 communities replied, with Princeton showing interest Bluefield studying Morgantown to refer to predecessors. A Charles Town official warned against singling out one minority group and feared broader resentment.
A four day open house at FMC Corp begins at 3 p m today with civic and professional leaders touring east and west plants. From 9 30 a m to 4 30 p m Thursday Friday and Saturday FMC employees and families tour the sites with exhibits and a view of the new construction at the old Naval Ordnance Plant. Department heads serve as guides.
Gov Barron appointed James C Cartwright of Hamlin to the three member State Insurance Board. Cartwright replaces Rosser Longs Jr of Fayetteville whose four year term expires Wednesday. Hamlin's appointment is for a term ending June 6 1966.
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