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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1959

Page

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Contempt Charge Denied by Four (Continued From Page 1)

Testimony in Hintonville details disputes over jail conduct and alleged payments. Deputy Anrue admitted taking money from two prisoners for meetings with women, while Sheriff McGovern defended policies allowing certain prisoner absences.

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Marlinton Firm Gets Marmet Lock Work

Pocahontas Construction Co. of Marlinton appears to be the low bidder among six bids to repair the Marmet locks and dam lower guide wall on the Kanawha River. Their bid is 51,562.48 against a government estimate of 43,900. The project calls for removing part of the stone abutment and replacing it with a concrete gravity wall.

Weekend weather outlook for the eastern coast and central U S

Warmer temperatures are expected Saturday from the Carolinas northward along the eastern coastal regions. Fair weather is expected over most of the central United States, with a few thunderstorms forecast in southern Missouri and in Oklahoma.

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Changes Asked On Weather and Youth Rehabilitation

The article discusses concerns about sexual perversion among children and calls for supervision and rehabilitation services. Commissioner Smith advocates creating a juvenile court with county cooperation to aid and reintegrate at risk youths, while Hoffman of Lucas County Family Court offers to help draft shelter rules for Kanawha County.

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Big Four Recess Three Weeks Over Berlin Negotiations

The 4 powers agreed to present their positions publicly at a plenary session, then recess until July 13. Foreign Minister Gromyko rejected Western compromise on Berlin and argued to resume talks with the same participants to discuss the entire Berlin question, while denying Western occupation rights would be altered.

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Charleston Museum Seeks Large One-Floor Building and Tax Support

Kenna outlined plans for a Charleston museum to expand from 958 square feet to 9 500 square feet on a single level. He estimated a $160 000 building cost and a $45 000 annual operating budget, with initial private funding and eventual tax revenue to sustain long term growth. The project aims to enhance exhibits, a planetarium, and a small animal collection for children to borrow like books.

California Kenna Charleston North Charleston County Brary

West Virginia naming debate cited Kanawha name clash

The article recalls a 1863 debate over naming the new state Kanawha or West Virginia. Delegate James Henry Brown argued after noting river and place names, while Jarmon Sinsel opposed replacing West Virginia with Kanawha, invoking Virginians and historic ties. The piece also recounts Civil War era state pride and flag displays in Wheeling.

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Jury Urges More Investigators and Local Oversight

Jurors urged the county court to fund additional staff to aid the prosecuting attorney's office in investigating and presenting cases to grand and petit juries. They called for closer police supervision of the Pas Time Grill on Kanawha Blvd near Summers St amid concerns some cases originated there. The foreman, John T. Gelder Jr., a Charleston executive, signed the statement. The report also notes inaugurations and lists several individuals facing charges including burglary grand larceny sodomy and other offenses, with various misdemeanors also listed.

Charles Walker Petit Juries Midtown Kanawha Blvd Summers St John T. Gelder Jr Charleston

Most Offices To Close Today On West Virginia Day

State, county and municipal offices will close for West Virginia Day. The Motor Vehicles Bureau at the Statehouse remains open with license tag services from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Montgomery Earl Houts West Virginia Tech State Music Educators Assn West Virginia Motor Vehicles Bureau Statehouse

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