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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1966

Page

17

Citizens Sweep Belle Vote and Incumbents Win Statewide

A broad election sweep across multiple towns with incumbents re elected. In Welch Mayor W B Swope secured a fourth term as Citizens carried the vote. Keyser saw Robert Lee Fisher reelected to the council with Guerino Calemine also winning. In Morgantown Gladys Brandon was elected mayor amid a mix of uncontested and contested council races. Numerous towns including Glenda le Glendale Ronceverte Parsons Thomas and Westover reported incumbents retaining seats or winning mayoral posts.

Keyser Robert Lee Fisher Guerino Calemine Charlie Lemescu Anthony Scaffidi Jack Sigman Henry de Carlo Sam McKarnes Edith Clellan Thompson Dale Kortepeter John Blackwell Pansie Joseph Zelic Incumwards Charles Hash Bent A. A. Musilli Sr Incum Ted Haynes Joe Ward Albert Jaffate G. James Travenzano Richard Morgantown Gordon Mcmechen Tions Francis R. Pearl Gladys Brandon George Stewart Dominic G. Cliff Hough Fabrizio R. P. Lilly J. R. Browning Quinn Glendale Curtis Earl L Joseph Rodrigues Westover Joe Janko John McKininey Donald Smith Jester Furne Lee Goodwin B. G. Bennett James Martin George Sidwell New Haven Mark Ward Aidge Way Lost Creek Sam S. Hail Harold Banbora Geared 'Greynolds Wilson Winters Oceana Rcy Aliis L. W. Lively T. T. Lambert Vaughn Corort Manning C. Hamilton Basil Brown Gene Gilliland Richwood Bill Stuttleleworth Maytor Clifford Meadows Vincent Velletto Greer

Plan Okayed For Education Lab in City

Washington approves plans for an Appalachian regional education laboratory to be built in Semthville. The center aims to support research and teacher training across West Virginia and nearby states, with an expected $330,000 grant and operation within a month if approved.

Washington U- 5 U. S. Office Charleston W. Watings Vandalie Byrd Seid Shank Semthville Westie ‘Ain Tovania Virginia Ohio Tennessee

Killer Hurricane Alma Hammers Cuba With 9-MPH Winds

Alma, blamed for 73 deaths, moved on Cuba Tuesday with nine mile per hour winds and heavy rains. Squally weather reached outward to the Isle of Pines where Castro era political prisoners crowd jail cells amid western Cuba.

Cane Alma Cuba Isle of Pines Castro

U S Backs Thant Re-Election At United Nations

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey announced that the United States favors re election of Secretary General U Thant for a second five year term. The move follows Humphrey's lunch with Thant and private talks. Britain and France support another term while the Soviet Union has not made a formal statement.

United Nations Hubert H. Humphrey United States U Thant U.N Thant Britain France Soviet Union

House Okays Broad Bail Reforms

The House approved sweeping bail reforms Tuesday allowing poor defendants awaiting trial in federal courts to be released without bond. The vote was 218-14. The reforms aim to guide changes in lower court jurisdictions nationwide.

New York Times Washington House

Johnson Sees Settlement Framework From Emergency Board

President Johnson said the emergency board recommendations provide a framework for a just prompt settlement of disputes between the International Association of Machinists and five major airlines. The board was created April 1 to avert a strike against Eastern United Trans World National and Northwest Airlines. If no agreement is reached, the union could strike on July 5.

Washington —i Johnson International Association of Machinists Eastern United Trans World National Northwest Airlines

Chandler to Enter Kentucky Governor Race

Chandler announces will seek a third term as Kentucky governor. He says support is overwhelming and mentions active outreach across the state.

Chandler Kentucky Versailles Car

Patrick Street Crossing Repairs Loom Delay in Opening

Motorists faced heavy traffic jams on Patrick Street as work on the New Lee Crossing continued. Officials expect openings to slip to Thursday evening or possibly Friday after Monday and Tuesday bottlenecks. A single repair crew works while NYC finishes its remaining repairs.

Patrick Street York Central Nyc

Biagi Named Policeman Of Month For May

Detective Peter J. Biagi of Charleston Police Department juvenile bureau was named policeman of the month for May. The Jaycees committee awarded Biagi for arresting a suspect in a case involving damage to Charleston High School and the Kanawha County Board of Education.

Kanawha County Nitro Dunbar and Jos Biagi Peter J. Biagi Juvenile Bureau Charleston Jaycees Committee Charleston High School Kanawha County Board of Educatie Hacer Charleston High Board of Education

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