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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1965
Page
1
Officials weigh a master plan to combat stream pollution and flood control. The proposed Seneca Dam in Virginia and Maryland would cost an estimated 101.8 million dollars as part of a broad Potomac River program.
Alex Dandy sentenced ultimately after a jury verdict. Defense attorney Lovett pressed for more cross examination time citing pressure on witness Carman who recanted some statements in an affidavit. The case ties to Pioneer Construction Co. and the Disaster Recovery Agency with others still awaiting trial in September.
A mixed forecast for Tuesday June 26 1965 shows mostly sunny and hot conditions in West Virginia Virginia and Kentucky with scattered thunderstorms in Ohio today. Western Pennsylvania and surrounding areas will see sunshine and high temperatures in the 90s with warm to hot conditions elsewhere and variable rainfall patterns across major cities from New Orleans to Seattle.
West Virginia officials and federal officials toured an experimental coal based water purification process at a Washington plant. A $2 million pilot plant was proposed to perfect the method in West Virginia and create a new market for coal. Rand scientists claim the process could transform sewage treatment, offering faster and cheaper pollution control than conventional plants.
Mrs. Lula Mary Stover, 47, of Artie, posted a $5,000 bond to await grand jury action on a murder charge after a Saturday night shooting of her former husband Buddy Edgar Stiltner during an argument over a refrigerator. She waived a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace Joe Rodriguez and was booked at Raleigh County jail.
Frank A Knight Jr., former president of Interstate Equipment Sales, announced the opening of Knight Equipment Co as an authorized Kaiser Jeep dealer in Ripley. The business will offer full service parts and mechanical repairs, plans to hire six workers, and carry the full Jeep line with future expansion into farm and light industrial equipment.
In North Charleston on Hanna Drive and nearby Copenhaver Park residents report a mysterious animal sighting. A description mentions a large creature with a strong tail and a catlike face. some fear a black panther is prowling the area. Police have received several calls about the unidentified “what-is-it” and a neighbor recalls a early Saturday sighting.
Grace Gose, superintendent of the West Virginia State Penitentiary for Women, resigns July 1 amid political pressure claims from Summers County Democratic Executive Committee. Assistant June R. Bailey will replace her. official says resignation stems from division reorganization, not politics. Gose notes lack of term limits and customary post-change confirmations after a new governor's election.
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