Beckley Adopts Going-Out-Of-Business Ordinance
The City of Beckley approves a going-out-of-business ordinance by unanimous vote. It requires merchants to obtain a $40 license for up to 60 days with possible 30 day renewals at $25 each and an itemized inventory. The measure was urged by a local merchant and parallels Charleston's rule.
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City Sanitary Board
Beckley
Joseph Luchini
J. S
Syd) Larrick
Larrick
Council
E. M
Ned) Payne
John H. McCulloch
Charleston
City Recorder
J.W. Maxwell
Luchini
Sanitary Board
Anthony J. Sparacino
Circuit Court
Norman Knapp
Sparacino
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Maxwell
City and
John W. Smith
Payne
McCulloch
Smith
William Turner
Hill Park Drive
Sen
George C. Porter
Armory Board
Porter
State Senate
Turner
W. A. Teubert
North Valley Drive
Charles W. Merritt
Beckley-Raleigh County
Language teaching comes under fire in letters
Susan Light presents two letters from readers debating foreign language education. Debunker I and II question teaching effectiveness while Debunker II defends learning outcomes. a mother laments outdoor noon recess in all weather, and the columnist notes teachers and students share discomfort yet deem outdoor play essential.
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Susan Light
Foreign Language Association
Debunker I
Merci Beaucoup
Danke Scheon
Remembering the 37 Lost Miners and Schooling for Safety
The speaker honors 37 miners killed in a gas ignition and urges safer mine practices. He emphasizes ventilation, curtains, and gas testing to prevent further disasters, while referencing local lawsuits and council actions about property, boards, and park enforcement.
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Mary
Frances
Ruth
Bill
Patty
High Court Blocks PSC on West Virginia Gas Pipeline
West Virginia Supreme Court blocked the Public Service Commission from enforcing a cease and desist against Wilhite-McGaher for a gas pipeline near Clarksburg. An injunction set bond at $20,000 for a February 16 hearing. The PSC sought to halt construction until a certificate was granted, while the firm cited irreparable losses and $1,750 daily debt payments on the $1 million project.
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Charleston
UPI
State Supreme Court
Public Service Commission
West Virginia
PCI
Wilhite-McGaher, Inc
PSC
Union Carbide Corp
Pittsburgh Plate Co
Clarksburgh
Five Thousand Bond Set for Accused Slayer
Mrs. Warren Nuckles 55 was shot dead at her Shenandoah Junction home after a family argument. Her husband Warren Nuckles 45 died from the gunfire. Police said the accused killer is Mrs. Nuckles who has admitted the shooting and posted a $5,000 bond.
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Charles Town
API
Warren Nuckles
Shenandoah Junction
Nuckies
Slate Fall Kills Miner Ray Saunders at Omar Mine
A slate fall at the Omar Mining Company near here on Monday claimed the life of Ray Saunders, 45, of Chapmanville. Saunders had worked at the mine since 1947.
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Logan
UPI
Omar Mining Company
Ray Saunders
Chapmanville
Saunders
Lester Schedules Levy Election in Lester Town
The Town of Lester plans a special levy election after the council approved it. If 60 percent vote yes, a three year extension of the current $3,000 levy would fund fire equipment, street drainage, and a recreation program. The current levy expires June 30.
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Lester
Leo Birci
Council
H.J. Oram
State Road Commission
Charleston
W. Va
Lester Heights
Norfolk and Western Railway
Princeton
Oo Oram
Carl Fain
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All Steel Ironing Board
General Electric Steam Iron
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Choice
T.V
DanDee
Kroehler
Sawyer
Berkline
Jean
Tomchins
Moran Avenue
Sam
You
High Court
Neville ST
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Ins. Corp
Slate
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