Rural Areas Lag in East West Virginia EDA Aid
West Virginia projects total about 20 million dollars with 49 on the books including public works grants and four business loans. EDA processing 32 WV applications, mostly for public works, while rural areas face limited benefits and eligibility shifts amid Vietnam war budget impacts.
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Princeton
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Elkins
Keyser
EDA
Vietnam
Sewage Plant Grant Goes to Oak Hill
Washington reports a 1.49 million dollar Federal grant to fund a sewer collection and treatment system near Oak Hill in Fayette County. White Oak Public Service District gains 211 thousand from Federal Water Pollution Central Administration and a 425 thousand loan from FHA. Communities including Scarhbro, Carlisle, Glen Jean, Harvey, Hilltop, Prudence, Redstar, Whipple and Wingrove will be served.
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U. S. Economic Development Administration
Oak Hill
Fayette County
White Oak Public Service District
Federal Water Pollution Central Administration
U. & Farmers Home Administration
FHA
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Jennings Randolph
James Kee
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Scarhbro
Carlisle
Glen Jean
Harvey
Hilltop
Prudence
Redstar
Whipple
Wingrove
Meeting on Rights Set at V' Charleston YWCA
A Charleston YWCA meeting on June 17 aims to organize a West Virginia Human Rights Advisory Council to back the new Human Rights Act. Carl W. Glatt, executive director of the State Human Rights Commission, says the council will replace the Citizens Committee for a West Virginia Human Rights Law, with about 37 affiliated organizations. The Rev. John Corrado chairs the citizens committee and urges public understanding and support as the commission implements the law.
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Charleston Ywca
West Virginia
West Virginia Human Rights Commission
Citizens Committee
Human Rights Advisory Council
Petter
Crime Unit Receives 15000 Grant To Standardize Hiring
Governor's Committees on Crime Delinquency and Corrections gain 15000 in federal and state funds to create statewide standards for hiring testing training and compensation for all law enforcement officers. Chairman Darrell W McGraw Jr notes 120 municipal police 463 deputy sheriffs and 315 state police lack a unified merit system. He hopes a legislative bill will make the standards mandatory. Municipal forces are locally recruited across 23 departments.
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Darrell W. McGraw Jr
Office of Law Enforcement Assistance
U. S. Department of Justice
McGraw
West Virginia
Mercedes-Benz 250S 2508 Diesel Cars Backed By Built-To-Last Standard
A historic Mercedes-Benz feature story extols the 250S and 200 Diesel, noting their engineering superiority, long life, and robust construction. The piece contrasts price with value, highlighting independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, automatic transmission, and diesel efficiency. It cites 500000 Diesels built since 1936 and 87 percent still running.
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Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz 250SL Offers Comfortable Yet Lively Drive
The 250SL is a hand assembled two seater that blends luxury and performance. It features contoured seats multiple climate controls forward room and a 6 cylinder fuel injected engine capable of 101 mph. Its rear swing axle suspension and 4 wheel disc brakes deliver strong handling and stopping power with a refined ride.
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Motor Magazine
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