Tax increase bills move toward vote in Charleston
Charleston bills to raise about 17 million dollars in new taxes move to a second reading with a planned Wednesday vote. Measures include repealing the penny tax on soda, boosting teacher salaries, and expanding the parimutuel tax amid Senate Finance Committee support.
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oDehogan
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Marlin C. Bowles
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William C. Marland
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Paul Bowers
D-Wyomine
U.S. Must Shell Out 100 Million In Excise Refund
Washington reports a Supreme Court ruling clears the way for manufacturers to deduct certain excise taxes from federal levies and seek refunds. The Department of the Treasury warns the decision implies a potential 100 million dollars in rebates to manufacturers for taxes over past years.
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Today s Drive Em Away Used Car Bargains
Local dealers advertise a large selection of used cars with low down payments and easy terms. Sample offers include a 1951 Mercury two door automatic with heater at 109.00, a 1953 Ford V8 1 ton pickup, and a 1954 Oldsmobile in blue at 1895.00. Readers are directed to the classified section for more details and the full stock.
$30,000 Award to Grafton B&O Fireman
A Baltimore and Ohio fireman from Gillin W Va was awarded $30,000 by a federal court for injuries from a jump from a locomotive near Chapman in Lewis County West Virginia. He sought $150,000 in damages.
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Gillin W. Va
Coole
Uwe Mullanprea
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Lewis County
Coyle
World's Gaudiest Legislature Opens in Hawaii
Honolulu Hawaii United Press reports the opening of Hawaii's territorial legislature as a colorful gala with Joyous Democrats controlling for the first time in 11 years. The session begins with ukulele music hula dancing chants and spontaneous entertainment mixed with formal proceedings. Also noted is the West Virginia high school press meeting set for April 29-30.
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Weatherman Defends Use of Girls Names for Hurricanes
Weather officials defend naming hurricanes with girls names amid criticism. The National Weather Service says names aid identification and public warning, while lawmakers and readers argue the practice is flippant and insulting to women. Snow and a warmup across the Northeast accompany the discussion.
Mercury Climbs Snow and Ice Melt Weather Update
Fragmented report notes rising temperatures reducing snow and ice. Early morning skies clear with improving visibility as warmer air moves in. County roads may remain slick in spots with frost lingering and variable winds through the day.
Bus Line Cites Losses Slashes Service to Save
HARLESTON UP A Clarksburg bus firm seeks permission to discontinue or curtail 30 routes in central West Virginia to reduce operating costs. It reports a 47 percent drop in revenue in January and claims only 60 percent of December revenue covered fixed costs. The company proposes cutting 45 percent of total service and 90 percent of local service, with savings from eliminating seven maintenance workers and merging management roles. The protest is led by E Oldham Berry who argues the cuts infringe public necessity.
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Wheeling Officials Seek Extra Funding for County Building
Wheeling city and county leaders urged Ohio County voters to approve a special election to raise the remaining 1,900,047 dollars needed to finish the Ancaly county building project. City Auditor Charles Wisemina noted 1,741 dollars had been raised by a prior bond issue.
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Bandit Tries Nut Shop Robbery in Ottawa
In Ottawa a bandit attempted a holdup at a nut shop yelling rapid cash demands. Clerk Mrs Desbiens misread the request as a nut purchase but she alerted others after the bandit drew no weapon before fleeing. George Therrison later charged the man with attempted robbery.
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Mendes Offered French Cabinet Post By Pineau
Pineau offered a French cabinet post to Mendes France after conferring with party leaders. Guy Mollet announced the move following Mendes France being named premier designate by President Rene Coty. The outgoing premier had not yet replied, as Pineau presses to form a postwar government amid rising criticism.
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Sheppard Slaying Takes New Angle
Cleveland Ohio report on Dr Samuel H Sheppard seeking a new trial and possible acquittal based on a left handed murderer theory. Criminologist Dr Paul Kirk studied the claim during a recent visit and will conduct lab tests to test if Marilyn Sheppard was killed by a left handed person.
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Wudgeon
Cizit
Paul Kirk
University of California
Romanian and Communist raid on Swiss legation in Bern
Romanian and Communist forces seized the Romanian legation in Bern Switzerland fatally shooting chauffeur Aurel Wein and holding the building against Swiss police. The attackers demanded the release of five anti Reds jailed in Romania and threatened to resist surrender. Swiss reinforcements moved to resolve the crisis as neutral Switzerland faced a rare Cold War incident amid international tensions.
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Uranium Found In Eastern States
Chicago report notes geologist Thomas N. Walthier said about a dozen promising uranium deposits exist in the East. He listed ten in New Jersey, six in Pennsylvania, five in New York and others in Florida, as part of a systematic AEC and U.S. Geological Survey exploration effort in those states.
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Tragedy In Greenville Involves Local Teens
In Greenville sixteEn year old Fred Ivan is questioned after a 14 year old girl Elaine Sanford was found dead from a gunshot at her home while a boy of 16, who had been staying with her, said he accidentally fired a shotgun blast during a visit. Police are continuing investigation into the incident.
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Bose
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Iih
Berty Elaine Sanford
Gir Wan
Young Evans
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West Virginia University enrolls 5289 students
Morgantown WV March term enrollment at West Virginia University totals 5289 students, 500 more than last year and among the highest second semester totals in recent years. Registrar Jay Errett Long announced the figures.
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