Stevenson Talks Sense on Savings and State Funds
Illinois treasurer candidate Stevenson outlines reforms to consolidate state funds, explore a state owned bank, and boost efficiency via a centralized depository. He cites savings from vault consolidation, the weekend investment program, and potential use of New York banks, while noting West Virginia’s limited funds. He also argues for higher Social Security benefits tied to wage base, and critiques national investment priorities including education funding.
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Stevenson
Treasury
Illinois
Ulinois
Fire Runs Across Charleston Sunday Alarm Calls
Charleston firemen logged several calls Sunday including 10 28 a m 1562A Quarrier St false alarm 4 33 p m 12 Arlington St investigation 5 54 p m Greenbrier Gardens Apartments assistance call 5 55 p m 1570 Quarrier St house struck by lightning with light damage
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Charleston
Quarrier St
Arlington St
Greenbrier Gardens
Concord Alumni Chief Heads State Group
THE BASIC INFLATION as William Estep, director of as sumption used in the calculationummni affairs at Concord College, was that the rate of inflation -j has been named president of the more than 5 per cent in the last West Virginia Council of Alum three years-will subside to 2.3%.Development and Informa l per cent by 1975, based on the!tion Representatives, consumer price index, and re-/ The group is a part of the main at that level. Wages,state Association of Colleges which have been rising on any and Universities. Other officers average almost 7 per cent in the nnamed were Robert Teasdale of last three years, are assumed to Morris Harvey, vice-president, slow to an increase of 4.5 pers and David Smith, director of cent a year by 1975 and the re i public relations at West Virginia after )State, secretary-treasurer.
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Concord
William Estep
Assumption
Concord College
West Virginia Council of Alum
State Association of Colleges
Robert Teasdale
Morris Harvey
David Smith
West Virginia
State
Convoy Ambushed on Highway 19 Near An Khe
A 40 truck allied convoy in the central highlands was ambushed by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces near An Khe, with the command post shelling and a bus blown up by a mine. Three South Vietnamese soldiers, one Vietnamese civilian, and three South Korean civilian workers were killed. at least one person wounded, including four U.S. soldiers. Twenty four enemy troops were reported killed. U.S. bombers later conducted heavy raids against enemy concentrations near Khe Sanh. Helicopter gunships and jeeps provided escort and helped repel the attack.
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Central Highlands
U.S
Khe Sanh
An Khe
Saigon
Qui Nhon
Pleiku
Three- County Mine Strike Reported
A wildcat strike left Raleigh County mines unmanned at midnight, with reports of nonappearance by workers at the Wind ing Gulf Coals Inc. Riffe Branch mine near Sophia and similar actions at Slabfork and Wind ing Gulf McAlpin mines. No reason given for the stoppage.
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Beckley
Raleigh County
Wyoming
Logan Counties
Winding Gulf Coals Inc
Riffe
Sophia
Slabfork
Winding Gulf
Presbyterians Elect Liberal Moderator in South
On the first ballot four candidates contended for moderator including Dr. Rose who received 21 votes, Dr. Kennerly 132, Rev. Harry Fifield of Atlanta three, and Mrs. David L. Stitt of Austin Texas one vote after a surprise floor nomination. The vote signals a historic bid by a woman for the post, as divisions over union with the Northern church and changes in social action and evangelism shape tensions in the Southern Presbyterian church.
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Rose
Kennerly
Harry A. Fifield
Atlanta, Ga
David L. Stitt
Austtin
Tex
Southern Church
South
United Presbyterians
Wisconsin
Lois Stair
North Carolina
Virginia
Lincoln Store Is Disqualified From Stamp Plan
A Lincoln County grocery store has been disqualified from the Federal Food Stamp Program according to the U S Department of Agriculture.
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Lincoln
Branchland
Lincoln County
U. S. Department of Agriculture
$800 Break-In Stolen From Desk At Home Office
State police in Chelyan report about $800 taken from a desk drawer at Kanawha Mobile Home. A rear door entry was used and Clay's Grocery owner were charged with violations including sale of ineligible items. The piece mentions church splits and a Presbyterian assembly facing possible dissolution amid factional tensions.
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Chelyan
Kanawha
Clay
Branchland
Verlin Clay
Weather forecast for region with scattered storms and warmth
The forecast shows thunderstorms and heat across the region. Highs reach around 80s with lows in the 60s. Gusty winds possible during storms. Partly to mostly cloudy nights with scattered showers and thundershowers.
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West
Nerce
Virginia
ANE Ways Reinstatement Rule After Disqualification
ANE Ways can apply for reinstatement at the end of the disqualification period to resume operations. Until reinstatement, the store is barred from accepting food coupons.
Preparation H Offers Relief for Hemorrhoidal Swelling
Doctors report tests on hundreds of patients show Preparation H gently reduces burning and itching while shrinking swelling in hemorrhoidal tissues without narcotics or harsh astringents. The medication lubricates and protects inflamed surfaces for more comfortable bowel movements, available as ointment or suppository.
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John H. Kelly
Kelly
New York
Yas
Barberry Lane
Advisory Council On Social Security
Elliot L. Richardson
Secretary of Health, Education
Weil
Rockefeller
Civic Center
Social Security Administration
Casto
Chambers
Ravenswood
Keith Clarke
Buria
Scarbo
Beckley Water Company
Rita Scarbo
Carlter E. Dr
MacArthur
William “Chick
Shady Spring
Norma Lee Thompson
Blue Jay
Clifford
Woodrow
Glover
South Vietnam
Singer
Charleston, W. VA
Figue
New England
Central Lakes
Texas
Upper Far West
Florida
Presbyterians
William A. Benfield Jr
Mississippi
Andrew A. Jumper
St. Louis
Covenant Fellowship of Presbyterians
Sam
Tam
Sealy
Stone Thomas
Otton
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