Drug Council Plans Fund Campaign For Halfway House
The city Drug Abuse Advisory Council plans a $40 000 fund drive starting September 1 to renovate the Pinecrest Hospital building for a drug rehabilitation halfway house. Gov Arch Moore Jr approved use of the building. renovation estimated at about $35 000 for a mixed male female facility with living and counseling staff. The council will mobilize civic clubs, seek federal funds, and operate as a crisis center with outpatient and residential components, aiming to open this winter.
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City Drug Abuse Advisory Council
Pinecrest Hospital
Beckley
John C. McCulloch
Arch Moore Jr
McCulloch
Peter A. Laqueur
Steve Canterbury
Fayette, Monroe
Raleigh
Summers
Church Library Slogans Inspire Readers and Visitors
Community church promotes its library with phrases urging use and learning. Billy Willy Bookworn endorses exploring the church library to increase knowledge and engagement.
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Billy
Willy
United Methodist
Veterans get higher monthly compensation under Public Law 92 328
President Nixon signed Public Law 92 328 raising veteran and dependent allowances effective today. Wartime veterans will see differences in monthly checks and a $150 yearly clothing allowance for prosthetic wearers, with automatic increases for those rated 50 percent disabled or more. Additional details on prosthetic wearers and automatic payments were noted by the Veterans Administration.
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Tndue
Nixon
Tam
Murphy
Violators Of DNR Regulations Fined
The Recco Coal Co and a Charleston man faced fines from District IV of the Department of Natural Resources. The coal firm paid 100 dollars plus 8 in costs for water pollution near Bartley on Buck Fork of Dry Fork. Bruce Wilkes of Charleston was fined 20 dollars for boating in a motors zone near Dawson Creek in Plum Orchard. Both defendants appeared before area Magistrates.
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Recco Coal Co
Charleston
District IV
Department of Natural Resources
MacArthur
Coal Company
Buck Fork
Dry Fork
Bartley
Bruce Wilkes
Crystal Drive
Norunning Motors
Dawson Creek
Plum Orchards
Wilkes
Navy Men On Leave From Four Area Families
Four area men are on two week leaves from the Navy. They are Kenneth Williams of Shady Spring, Richard Hawkins of Pineville, and Oak Hill residents Roger Dale Martin and Thomas Edward Rogers.
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Navy
Kenneth Williams
Shady Spring
Richard Hawkins
Pineville
Roger Dale Martin
Thomas Edward Rogers
Oak Hill
Exam To Qualify Before IRS in Parkersburg District
Eligible West Virginia residents who are not CPAs or lawyers may seek IRS representation by taking the Special Enrollment Examination. The exam dates are September 25 and 26 in Parkersburg, with applications due September 1. Applications and details are available from the IRS office and Publication 486 and 693 are free. A $25 fee must accompany mailed applications to Washington, D C 20224. Victoria Woodhull, feminist and 1872 presidential candidate, published New York City's first tabloid.
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West Virginia
Internal Revenue Service
InternalRevenue
Hugh D. Jones
Parkersburg
IRS
Audit Division
Washington, D. C
Victoria Woodhull
New York City
Parade Boosts Sophia Bible School Prep
A parade planned on Main Street at 12 30 p m Saturday kicks off the Vacation Bible School for Sophia Freewill Baptist Church. About 75 children are expected to participate with prizes for top decorated bicycles and floats.
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Sophia Freewill Baptist Church
Jesus
Leon Basham
Millard Powers
Audrey Smith
Coy Barr
Geneva Hunt
Stephen Cook
Jean Lovell J
Donna Worrell
Karen Mills
Hazel Tedder
Wanda’ Handy
Leo Shelton
Jo Smith
Shirley Mills
Tom McKinney
George Smith
Lynn
Farley
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Halfway House
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FMRS
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Comprehensive Alcoholism Program
Vocational Rehabilitation
Mel Henry
Judy
Mond
Jack Guy
Tom Parker
Ie Library
George Dyer
Donna Marie
Evans
Mike Harding
Barbara Vass
Veter
DNR
Sophia Bible School
Vinleigh
Ashworth
Firestone Town & Country
C.a.i
Sporting Goods
Browning
Remington
Winchester
Ithica
Colt
S&w
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H.P
Door Busters
Prince ST. Beckley
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