Keefel Reinstated as Auditor in State Tax Office
Karl A. Keefel, fired four months ago as an auditor in the State Tax Department, is restored to his job with full rights after a Civil Service Commission hearing. State Tax Commissioner Haden had dismissed him over a freeze-related issue, but Keefel’s reinstatement was approved with back pay and benefits as a probationary employee.
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Karl A. Keefel
State
Ira L Dadisman
Keefel
Charles H. Haden II
Civil Service Commission
Haden
Civil Service Classification of Auditor
Hearing Delayed On Assignment Of Firms Assets
The Kanawha County Court house again postponed the creditors hearing for V. N. Green Co. and Central Asphalt Paving as asset appraisals remain incomplete. Debts total about 3.3 million with claimed assets near 800 thousand. new date set for 9:30 a.m. July 8.
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Kanawha County
Ira Belcher
V. N. Green Co
Central Asphalt Paving
Belcher
Convicted Felon Removed From Grand Jury in Kana
Judge George Wood dismissed Willard K. Casto a convicted felon from the June Term Grand Jury of Kana wha Intermediate Court after Casto was sworn in Monday. Casto had a 1965 U S District Court tax evasion conviction and a replacement was appointed once the grand jury was sworn in.
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George Wood
Kanawha Intermediate Court
Willard K. Casto
U. S
Casto
Pipe Mixup Sends Bad Water to Homes in Yokohama
For over a year residents drank water deemed suitable only for industry after a pipe connection mixup surfaced during an investigation into dysentery among kindergarten children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
Japan PLC
Wilmoth Trial Transferred To Tennessee
Former Elkins mayor Harry E. Wilmoth signed a consent to move his conspiracy trial from Charleston West Virginia to U S District Court in Chattanooga Tennessee under a federal rule permitting transfers for guilty pleas. He is charged in three indictments alleging conspiracy to violate the National Motor Vehicle Theft Act and to transport cars in interstate commerce alongside 22 others.
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Chattanooga. Tenn
Harry E. Willmoth
Elkins
W. Va
Charleston
U.S. District Court
Wilmoth
McGraw
Williams
City Man Gains WVU Graduate Fellowship for Engineering
Paul Rohr of 4501 Staunton Ave SE has been awarded a $4,000 graduate fellowship to study theoretical and applied mechanics at West Virginia University. Rohr earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech in 1967 and will begin a doctorate program at WVU this fall.
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Paul Rohr
Staunton Ave. S.E
West Virginia University
Rohr
Georgia Tech
WVU
Mrs Leiner Named Executive Secretary of Kanawha Heart Group
Mrs Martin Leiner of 402 Edgewarter Apartments has been named executive secretary of the Kanawha Valley Heart Association. Richard J Bates the association's executive director said Leiner is a longtime volunteer and board member in past Heart Fund drives.
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Martin Leiner
Edgewater Apartments
Kanawha Valley Heart Assn
Richard J. Bates
Leiner
Two men hospitalized after bloody cow duel in Mingo County
AP report from Williamson states Noah Marcum, 77, and Gilbert Payne, 59, both from Twelvepole Creek area, fought with bullets and fists Monday afternoon over a cow. Police say the confrontation left them hospitalized and details remain under investigation.
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Williamson
Mingo County
Noah Marcum
Gilbert Payne
Twelvepole Creek
Payne
Justices Readied for Post Term Nominations and Income Disclosures
The Supreme Court term ends next Monday as Justice Brennan faces personal stock sales and property dealings disclosed by reporters. Chief Justice Burger may nominate a Fortas successor. Bur zer has been confirmed. Several justices declined to reveal outside income and holdings, citing appropriateness and consistency with court norms. In Kentucky a shooting incident left Payne in fair condition and Marcum in satisfactory condition after a dispute over a cow.
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William J. Brennan Jr
Warren
Warren E. Burzer
Senate
Fortas
Nixon
Associated Press
Hugo L. Black
William O. Douglas
Brennan
Byron R. White
Marshall
Burger C
Louisville
Marcum
Payne
Huntington Hospital
Logan Hospital
McGraw Seeks Coal Mine Air Safety Measure
Wyoming congressman Warren R. McGraw asks Senate labor committee to ban incoming air from beltlines that extract coal, citing miners’ complaints of coal dust smoke fire hazards and health risks. He urges action to protect workers at the face from hazardous smoke and fumes.
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Pineville
Del
Warrren R. McGraw
Wyoming
Harrison A Williams Jr
New Jersey
Senate
Subcommittee On
Labor
McGraw
Flowers to Speak To Pharmacists at West Virginia Meet
Edwin F Flowers commissioner of the West Virginia Department of Welfare will be a principal speaker at the 2nd annual convention of the West Virginia Pharmaceutical Association in White Sulphur Springs on July 8. All sessions will be in the Greenbrier Hotel.
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White
Edwin F. Flowers
West Virginia Department of Welfare
West Virginia Pharmaceutical Assn
Greenbrier
Knights of Columbus Elect Officers Friday
The Fr. Boniface General Assembly 4th Degree Knights of Columbus will elect officers Friday after a social period and dinner, with events starting at 9 am. The notice highlights the procedure and timing for members attending the election.
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Knights of Columbus
Fr. ‘Boniface General Assembly
Esmer Awarded Ph D From Virginia Tech
Esmer, associate professor of civil engineering at West Virginia Tech, received the Ph D degree at June commencement exercises at Virginia Tech. He has been on the West Virginia Tech faculty since 1967, and resides at 101 Fifth Ave, Montgomery, W Va.
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Blacksburg
Esmer
West Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech
West Virgi
Nia Tech
Fifth Ave
Montgomery
Bluefield Firm Names Engineering Director
Bluefield firm West Virginia Armature Co names Eric DeBrick as chief engineer. DeBrick, a Virginia Tech graduate, joins Prestera of Huntington and will direct engineering operations and serve as installing officer for the firm.
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Bluefield Firm
Bluefield
Eric DeBrick
West Virginia Armature. Vou Poi
Virginia
Michael J Tech
DeBrick
Prestera
Huntington
West Virgingering
Jivenia
New Valley Planning Unit Is Suggested
Kanawha County Court members hear a proposal by County Atty John Amick to form a Kanawha Valley Areawide Intergovernmental Council as an alternative to the regional planning commission. The plan would include county court members, chief officers of other units, and directors of existing planning bodies to meet federal funding needs. The court took no action on the proposal or Amick's draft order.
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Kanawha
Nave
Kanawha Valley
John Amick
Kanawha County
Worker Hurt In Mishap At Airport
A maintenance worker fell from an air plane wing at Kanawha Airport and was among four treated at Charleston Memorial Hospital for injuries. Kenneth Cox 21 of Staunton Ave released after elbow injury. Gladys Martin 16 with concussion from bicycle crash. Richard Sutphin 19 of Marmet treated for knee and hand after motorcycle crash. Bobby Taylor 19 of Wertz Ave treated for contusions and neck strain.
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Kanawha
Charleston Memorial Hospital
Kenneth Cox
Staunton Ave
General Aviation Services
Cox
Gladys ‘Martin
Bieycle
Richard Sutphin
MacCorkle Ave
Marmet
Bobby Taylor
Wertz Ave
Patrick’ Street
Sutphin
Operation Rescue backers seek support for next year
Backers of Operation Rescue report a successful first year in Jackson County. Eighty six children were fitted with clothing and shoes last term. donations totaling 340.55 from civic groups, churches, and individuals funded the effort. Local stores gave discounts, a clothing closet was housed at the Ripley pool, and leftovers were given to Lakin State Hospital. Organizers Ravenswood and Ripley women’s clubs plan expansion this fall.
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Ripley
Operation Rescue
Jackson County
M's
Lois Marshall
Dial
Charleston
Marshall
Canterbury Shoe Store
Ripley Department Store
H-P Store
Slavens and
Clicks Department Stores
Ravenswood
Ocker
Ripley Swimming Pool
Lakin State Hospital
Ripley Women’s Clubs
Qlie Harvey
Harvey
Improvement Council
PSC Suspends Huntington Water Rate Increase
The West Virginia Public Service Commission suspended Huntington Water Corp. rate hike for up to days. A public hearing is expected in October. The firm filed June 4 seeking a 47.4 percent increase with a July 7 proposed effective date, opposed by Cabell County commissioners and Huntington City Council.
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West Virginia Public Service Commission
Huntington Water Corp
S.grover Smith Jr
PSC
Cabell County
Huntington City Council
Fast Reading Course Starts On Thursday
A rapid reading course begins at 10 45 am Thursday at Christ Church United Methodist and runs Mondays and Thursdays for eight one hour sessions. Led by Mrs Estella Meeker in Beacon Sunday School Room the course costs 25 dollars and promises to double reading speed in 30 days with greater comprehension.
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Christ Church United Methodist
Estella Meeker
Beacon Sunday
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