Gov Announces Second Meeting On Bluefield Issue
In Charleston Gov Hulett G Smith announced a second February 27 meeting to discuss alleged racial discrimination at Bluefield State College. The gathering includes NAACP representatives, state education and human rights officials, and student leaders to pursue a practical plan after suspensions cited as academic by officials but claimed as racially motivated by NAACP. Participants include Marcella Haines Alonza Saunders and West Virginia NAACP president Hesuit Henderson with other state officials and board members.
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UPI
Bluefield State College
Hulett G. Smith
Peh
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NAACT
State Board of Educcation
State
Iuman Rights Commission
Asay
Smith
Bluefick
Coltere
Ediecation
Leslie Martin
Malia
Mat Whofield
Atherytate College
NAL
Saturn Froest
Marcella Haines
Pbluctivid
Pestival
Alonza Saunders
Iy Hesiurt Henmlerson
Hunt
Ington
West Mirglain Naacp
Wml
Ken Brown
Washington, DC
The
NAACP
Smithart Mastla
Dachwlal
Carl Gintes
Mumin Rights Commisssion
Russell van Cleve
Commission
Board of Education
Jaburt Abbott
Eloy Snoioyty
Nox Business
Roberts
Chamber
Murray Shuff
John Gates
C. Blaine Wright
Gates
James Kessinger
Center For Economic Action
Concord College
Julie Shanate
Area Community Development
Raleigh
Beckley Court Delivers Pleas In Multiple Cases
In Shrewsbury, seven defendants pled guilty to grand larceny with various sentences. David Wark Sueensbury of Berkley drew one to ten years for entering and breaking. Several others faced terms from probation to penitentiary, with restitution and court costs mandated.
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Roleigh
Deaths And Funerals In Cyclone and Surrounding Areas
Obituary notices report the death of William Toler from a stroke, with funeral services planned in Cyclone Baptist Church and burial in Teler Cemetery. Surviving family includes Adora his wife, four sons Arnold Willard Hardling George and others, plus multiple grandchildren. Other obituaries note Maynard Bowling, Keith Radford, and Eddie Griggs among the deceased, with service times, church names, and burial locations in Mount Hope Blair Beaver and surrounding communities.
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Teler
Toler
Cyclone
Willam Riley
Minne Brown Toler
Survivorn Irhudy
Adora
Arnold
Willard
Hardling
Blair
George
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M. Riery
Liga ‘Adking
Ethel Conk
Cyclonealstor
Mma Tinley
Perery
Vans Funeral Home
Oceana
Hayward Bowling
Maynard W. Bowling
Hyattsville
Reley
Saburday
Calfee
Lee Dilley
Mount ‘Labor
Welnesday
Am Au
Hyatts, Vine
Leney Green
Beaver
Clao Hussard
Wye Ridge Memorial Gardens
Pallbeavera
Harpis' Iake
Keith Radford
Ronald, Boley
Avel Braye
Kerwit Oakes
Earnest Meadows
W.W. Bragu
Robert Akers
Beaver Methodist Church
Easterm Gas and Fuel Co
Rapperston
Mgeria
Underwood Leaders Back Financial Disclosure Plan
Charleston reports Gov Cecil Underwood backs a plan for gubernatorial candidates to disclose all income sources. Endorsed by James Sprouse and Paul Kaufman, the proposal aims to publish 16 years of income records for all candidates, with broad support from party figures amid indictments of several state officials.
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Kaufman, Sprouse
Charleston
UPL
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Isle
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West Virginia
Bills Waiting On Governor Action In West Virginia
Gov. Tehouny has two bills on his desk awaiting action as both a transfer of Wirt County to the Second Judicial Circuit and the creation of a new Land Circuit sit unresolved. A retirement benefits bill for municipal workers in cities with 45 000 or more population was signed. Smith signed two bills on Thursday authorizing the State Commission to award scholarships and education loans to students attending colleges and universities in West Virginia.
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Lott C
Sinithe Ta Oslyn
Chonzes
Potter Weasura
Wirt County
Dir
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Smith
Midmornings
State Commission
West Virginia
Students Fire Demo At Five Points Park Clash With Police
Students gathered at a central park near Five Points and started a fire in a box planter containing straw near a tree. Firefighters extinguished it with a hose as police urged calm. Demonstrators struck officers and discharged debris while fleeing, breaking store windows as they ran east.
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Assiatart
Willen Dulland
Lee
Funeral arrangements set for Mrs Nata M Nixon of Cool Ridge
Mrs Nora Nixon reports pending funeral for Nata M Nix 58 of Cool Ridge who died at home after brief illness. Widow of Yan Nixon she was lifelong Raleigh County resident and parishioner of St Francis de Sales. Survived by daughter Anna Hamilton of Warren Ohio and twelve children, plus six sisters and two brothers. Body at Calfee Funeral Home.
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Cooper Memorial Baptist Church
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Burkal
Stewart Cemetery
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Mullens Hospital
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Fund
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Littlestown
Marie Helcher
Trosa
Janice
Winferd Browning
Fairburn
Ohio
Encle Webb
Bren
Olle Haney
Vida Avatatrong
Murel Diker
Hoth
Glan Rogers
Joseph
Roberison
Foglesong
Nata M. Nixon
Cool Ridge
Yan Nixon
Daughi Tee
Frank
Phia Heath
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Raleigh County
Anna Hamilton
Warren
Danny
Ray
Bli
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Teddy
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Louisiana
Janes
Columbus
Glia
Andrew
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Ilimd Walter
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Barbara Oreskovich
Francis Dragovich
Landewaff
Sophia Krulite
Northfork
Suzie Prose
Saccamento
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Burs
Mary Kovach
Pasadena
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Mosalie Cormack
Keeles
Andrew of
Beckley
Erp Maddow Jr
Fmndgrafs
Avantichildren
Calfee Funeral Home
Cease-Fires Worked Out By Israel and Jordan
Embassy officials in Israel and Jordan arranged a cease-fire ending 22 hours of air and ground fighting along the Jordan River from Galilee to the Dead Sea. Casualties included soldiers and civilians on both sides, with reports of Israeli strikes, Jordanian shelling, and disputed aircraft losses. Authorities warned of possible further measures if the situation did not improve.
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Galilee
Dead Sea
Tere
Stat
Mis Forces
Amman
Iit
Halim Bartey
Ehief
Rolsan
Mtseid Tsraeli
Barlew
Lmger Jordan
Belen
Jericho
Bartey
Romney Out To Pin Label on GOP Rival
Michigan based report from United Press International notes Romney seeks to label rival with negative tactics as rival campaigns clash in unclear party context.
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Nusumer
Taylor United Press International
Michigan
George Iam
Police and officials listed across West Virginia and beyond
The article lists numerous police departments and officials including Robert A Anglin of the West Virginia State College Sociology program, Boone County Sheriff John Prolan, Charleston and Huntington police chiefs, and FBI resident agent Charles F Watson among others. It also covers national political campaigns with Romney Nixon and McCarthy, noting Romney’s critique of Nixon on Vietnam policy and McCarthy's antiwar tour, plus Wallace's California move and ADA reactions. The text intertwines public safety personnel with campaign strategy and political maneuvers across states.
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Pairmont
Mauldssville
Pt. Pleasant
Bluefield
Keyser
Beckley
Hinton
Buckhannon
Kenava
SLBY
Vienna
Parkersburg
Robert A. Anglin
West Virginia State Catterey Institute
Boone County
John Prolan
Charleston
Dallas Bias
Huntington
Gilbert Kleinknecht
W. Ray
Gandeoville
Ceril H. Russell
Wuntington
Badward Weish
Wheeling
Welty
West Virginia Department
Damage Suit Filed For $25,000 In Raleigh County
A 525,000 damage suit was filed in the Raleigh County circuit Clerk's office Thursday from an earlier automobile accident. Alberta Lengley sues William Perry and Peery Company Inc for injuries to her spine head and neck claiming excessive speed and loss of vehicle control. The suit seeks $23,000 for damages and costs. Attorney is Brown v Payne. A second suit by Gus and Wuel Associates, a Massachusetts corporation, sues Robert and Nellie Smith for merchandise sold and delivered for $554.45 plus interest and costs. Attorney for the plaintiff is Fruman Sayre.
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Raleigh County
Alberta Lengley
Wiliam
Perry and Peery Company, Inc
Brown v. Payne
Gus and Wuel Associates
Massachusetts Voluntary Corportion
Robert and
Unitarian Meeting at 38 Prince Street Sunday
The New River Unitarian Fellowship will meet at 11 a.m. Sunday at 38 Prince St. The Rev Join Wells of New Mount Vernon Unitarian Church Mexandria Va will speak on Justification or Sanctification. Mr and Mrs Charles Dowdy will host a coffee hour after the meeting.
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New Mount Vernon
Guest Speaker at White Oak Missionary Baptist Church
The Rev James Toler of Hinston will be guest speaker at 7 30 p m Saturday services at White Oak Missionary Baptist Church Special music includes the Rev Plumley Quartet and Lonnie Mills of White Oak Pastor is Rev Castel Hamm
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Rowneke
Deckiey
Callaway Heights Community
Hey
Red Minn
Lavern Wing
Hartte Cemetery of Prosperity
Webb and New Funeral Home
Moawake
James ‘Toler
Hinston
White Oak Missionary Baptist Church
Plumley
Lonnie Mills
White Oak
Castel Hamm
Chamber Launches Membership Drive
The chamber announces a membership drive aiming to broaden participation among local business leaders and residents. It outlines goals, eligibility, and how to apply, inviting community engagement and support.
Gaffney Chamber drive details and strangler case notes
Chester Roberts told directors to visit prospects for membership dues covering services hospitals and manufacturers with a 60 dollar base, while unrelated reports describe a Gaffney strangler case with threats and possible victim remains triggering FBI involvement and ongoing investigations.
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Three Lites Selected For New Bridge
Ohio and West Virginia officials study three sites to replace the Silver Bridge that collapsed in 1967. The Mountaineer state will bear the major share of a six million dollar span funded in part by the federal government. A joint decision will follow studies and potential routes near Gallipolis and Point Pleasant.
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Chin Department of Highways
R. EB. Shultz
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Pt. Pleasant
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Ilrosd Bridge
Ilver Bridge
Silver Bridge
Kanawha River
West Virginia
Suitz
Mountaistate
Johnson
Joe Span
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