Relief payments and standards under welfare programs debate
The article analyzes relief benefit calculations, noting that a four person household receives far less than a full standard of living. It explains deducting expenses and contributions, compares per person food allowances, and describes standards from West Virginia University and the Department of Labor. It cites fixed percentages and ongoing adjustments to determine eligibility and support.
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Vanoes
DPA
West Virginia University
Coaiere
Pittsburgh
Richmond
Pilgrim Ship Replica Braces Against Nantucket Shoal
The Mayflower II rides the southwest wind near Nantucket Island as a fragile swell unsettles the bark rigged vessel. Coast Guard vessels, including Eagle, pursue the route of the original pilgrims and maintain cautious navigation along the coast.
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Nantucket Island
Coast Guard
Obituary for Miller Gilmer and related relatives
Etta Sint Pacerson ret toe and others mourn Miller Gilmer Avil of South died. Burial will be in Canal Cemetery under the direction of Me Gee Mortuary. The service will be conducted at a later date with survivors including a wife Orpia and several children, a brother and other relatives. Local memorials are planned by the family and friends.
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Lormert
Edsel
Pacerson
Saree
Inure
Miller
Wilker Avil
Soth
Mainer
Orpia
Coe
Beth Cearayon
Ants Gai
Eagle Reelected Mayor of Hinton
Eagle won a second term as mayor of Hinton defeating Van A. Trail by 87 votes in a Democratic registration precinct. The council will include members Cashwell and Drone with 1 924 and 1 177 votes respectively while Republican Rinne 1 gained 37 votes.
Chiropody Society Elects New Officers
Parkersburg June 1 Special Dr M R Maury of Woeetay weave press ot iropedy Soc Vitinia at its annual business meeting here Other officers Dr H D Darby Huntington president elect Dr Earl Shaif Charleston vice presigents and Dr G M Arnold South Charleston secretary Dr Shelfalps named treasurer
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Parkersburg
M. R. Maury
Woeetay Weave Press Otiropedy Soc Vitinia
H.D. Darby
Huntington
Earl Shaif
Charleston
G. M. Arnold
South Charleston
Shelfalps
Weather overview for Charleston and region
Wednesday forecasts show mostly cloudy, warm and humid conditions with scattered thundershowers in Charleston and surrounding states. Highs around mid twenties, lows near 67, with variable cloud cover and chances of showers across Virginia Maryland West Virginia Tennessee Kentucky and western Pennsylvania.
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Charleston
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Kentucky
Underwood Ousts 3 Top Democrats
The article notes Governor Underwood ousting three top Democrats and discusses Johnson's future after leaving the Conservation Commission on June 30. Johnson, a professional forester, led state parks and recreational expansion, with new parks at Blackwater Falls and other sites, and opened multiple lakes with federal funds. He has offers but has not decided his next role.
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Johnson
Blackwater Falr
Chgat Lake
Bluestone Creek Reservoir
Coder
North Mead
State Fargets
Mason and Pocahontas
Gav
Marland
Obscure Funeral Notices and State Governance Mentions
Fragmented funeral notices precede a political briefing noting Gov Marland’s term end, possible successor Ed Buck, and resignations of state officials from 1955. It references Mrs Walker and Mrs Thomas named to banking commissioner and historian posts, plus Dulles remarks on Soviet relations and an Arctic aerial inspection proposal.
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Marland
Maine
Charleston
Morgantown
Underwood
Johnson
Ed Buck
Richwood
Walker
Winona
House of Delegates
Fayette County
Statehouse
State Banking Post
Thomas
Dulles
Arctic
Algiers Riots End in Mosque Attacks and Lootings
French crowds surge through Algiers in a violent afternoon, attacking Moslem stores and sacking shops after clashes around a cemetery. A crushed car and overturned vehicle events are noted as mobs moved toward downtown, with reports of a bomb and street unrest escalating.
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Bay of Wee
Marced En
Algiers
Plane Crew Tragedy Report of Strangled Passenger
A damaged fragment reports a plane crew member pulling a person on the ropes and choking another with a strap. The text is unclear and mixed with nonsensical words.
Graham cites admonitions from Bible at Madison Square Garden
Billy Graham told 17 500 in New York that salvation through Christ’s death may seem foolish to many, yet Bible verses say God uses weak things to confound the strong. He urged attendees to surrender life to Jesus, noting 686 more to accept Christ and raising total decisions to 16 929.
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New York
Billy
Graham
Reanne
Breed Lesages
Madison Square Garden
Jesus Christ
Fire damages city apartment in Kanawha City
An overheated wiring cord in a closet sparked a fire in a three family dwelling in Kanawha City. The blaze damaged $1200 overall with $700 to the building and $500 to the contents. Fire trucks from stations 4 and 6 responded to the alarm. Occupant C T Coven was in the apartment at the time.
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Kanawha City
C. T. Coven
Steve Collins
Meany cites four firms in welfare fund corruption cases
AFL-CIO President George Meany testified to a Senate subcommittee naming General Electric and three other firms as examples of corruption in employer welfare fund handling. He urged extending disclosure legislation to all plans including employer administered ones.
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Washington
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Congress
General Electric Co
Meany
Senate Labor Subcommittee
Meaty
General Electric
Metropolitan Insurance Co
Metropoliten
Massachusetts
Asan
New York
James Carey
International Union of Electrical Worfare
Hig
Garey
Reverend J P Withrow Dies After 63 Years in Ministry
Rev J P Withrow longtime Charleston minister dies at his daughter Rev Hettie Simmons home at 1728 Fifth Avenue following a 63 year career begun in Shrewsbury. He also worked as a field gas man for Libby Owens Glass Co. in Charleston and leaves a large family including two sons and six daughters plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral home listed as Fidler and Frame mortuary in Belle.
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J.P. Withrow
Hettie Simmons
Fifth Avenue
Charleston
Mr. Withrow
Putnam County
Joel Withrow
That County
Shrewsbury
Withrow
Libby- Owens Glass Co
Witcher Creek Baptist Church
Pie of Pythias Lodge
Diamond
Charley
Uhriesville
Ohio
Walter
Pensacola
Fia
Carrie McClanhan
Sarah McClanhan
Poca
Battie
McCormie
Rocky Fork
Nettie White
Baltimore, Md
Deloris Packett
Louisa, Va
Lyda ‘Turner
Jeffrey
Anny
Raisheck dies in hospital at 47
George W Raisheck 47, longtime Gardner Buick employee, died after a brief illness. He lived at 2066th St East. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife Elizabeth and three children John Betsy Kathleen, four brothers Thomas Robert John W and James. The body lies at Berlow Bon gall mortuary with service scheduled for 2 p.m. tomorrow, Dr George H Vick to officiate and burial in Spring Hill Cemetery.
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George Wallace
Raisheck
Gardner Buick, Inc
Pistares
First Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Raisbeck
John
Betsy
Kathleen
Thomas
Robert
Charleston
John W
Detroit
James
Bogota
Columbia
Berlow-Bongall Mortuary
George H. Vick
Spring Hill Cemetery
Dinner for church members set at Elk Hills Braanyiecinn
A dinner for the men and women of the church will be held at 6:09 p.m. tomorrow at the Elk Hills Braanyiecinn Church. Mrs. James A. Duffield, co president of the Womens Christian Union, will attend.
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Elk Hills
Two Teens Charged in Rape and Robbery Case
Two 17 year old boys were jailed on rape and robbery charges after a 22 year old Mammoth woman reported being attacked Sunday night. A third suspect remained at large as authorities pursue further hearings before Juvenile Judge Herbert Richardson. In a separate item Mt Hope voters approved a 15000 special levy for street repairs, the first such levy in the city's history.
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Keily’s Creek
Cabin Creek
Justice of Peace
L. E. Enoch
Mammoth
Vali
Enoce
Enoch
Herbert Richardson
Mt. Hope
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