Budget boosts coal research to lift West Virginia output
Senate plan for a 6.7 million OCR budget aims to raise annual coal reduction by 10 million tons through new studies. Byrd highlighted foreign buyers interest and ongoing projects from coal fly ash bricks to gasification and a coal to gasoline pilot in West Virginia, with hydrogenation results deemed impractical for scale.
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Washington, D. C
Robert C. Byrd
D-W. Va
West Virginia
Office of Coal Research
Byrd
OCR
Moundsville
38 Applicants Seek Employment Locally
A total of 38 applications for positions have been filed this week at the Employment Security Office. The list includes two sales clerks four laborers construction three laborers railroad two section foremen two boom men maid chamber maid cook short order kitchen helper meat cutter dental technician secretary nurse licensed practical coin machine service man brick layer carpenter welder sheet metal machinist lift truck operator electric motor repairman truck driver heavy light circular head saw operator forming machine operator automobile mechanic hoist man shuttle car operator driller machine supply motorman hand loader.
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Employment Security Office
Beclley District Reports 369 Rehab to Employment in 7 Months
Beckley District Office of Vocational Rehabilitation reports 369 handicapped West Virginians placed in gainful work during the first seven months of the current fiscal year. District Supervisor Linn Hardman notes rises across three of four district offices and 244 ready for employment, 102 now in jobs. Nine counties served including Raleigh, Wyoming, and Fayette.
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Beckley
West
Linn Hardman
Hardman
State Division of Vocaional Rehabil
Raleigh
Wyoming
Fayette
Congressional Insider Sees House In Shambles
Rep. Richard Bolling of Missouri describes the House as a shambles in his book House Out of Order. He urges drastic power realignment granting the speaker broader authority and altering the seniority rule to reflect majority views. He criticizes the Rules Committee and seniority driven chairmanship, urging reform within the Democratic ranks.
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George J. Marder Washington
UPI
Richard Bolling
D-Mo
House of Representatives
House
Bolling
Congress
Democratic Committee
Wes Barthelmes
House Rules Committee
Howard W. Smith
Virginia
Smith
Rayburn
Ital
House Democrats
Stoco Delegates Attend Know Your State Government Day
Nancy Canterbury and David Damewood named Stoco High School delegates for Know Your State Government Day in Charleston next Monday. Two juniors from each school will tour the capitol in the afternoon. the event, sponsored by the West Virginia Education Association, offers practical observation of state government. Nancy Canterbury, daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Canterbury, was 1964 65 princess. she is associate editor of the school paper and a sophomore class president. David Damewood, son of Mr and Mrs Jasper Damewood, is on the track team and in the varsity club.
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Stoco High School
Charleston
Nancy Cantebury
David Damewood
Capitol
West Virginia Education Association
J. H. Canterbury
Fireco
Nancy
Bury
Jasper Damewood
Mead
David
Oak Hill Man Jailed For Store Robbery
Raymond A. York of Oak Hill was booked at Raleigh County Jail at 7:30 a.m. Monday on breaking and entering charges connected to a Stover’s Appliance Center robbery in Glen Daniel last year after FBI agents arrested him in Detroit for interstate flight. In other jail action, Robert Woolwine of Terry was released after posting bond on a drunken driving charge. Dolly Webb of Beckley was cited for a dog violation and Howard Woodrum of Beckley was arrested for parking in a no peewee zone near a fire evacuation area.
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Raymond A. York
Oak Hill
Raleigh
York
FBI
Detroit
Stover
Glen Daniel
Robert Woolwine
Terry
W. A. Burke
Dolly Webb
Beckley
Beckley City
My Fair Lady Leads 1964 Oscar Nominees Race
Hollywood reports the 37th Academy Awards race with My Fair Lady favored for many nominations and Rex Harrison tipped to win best actor. Audrey Hepburn and Julie Andrews contend for best actress amid Kim Stanley’s Seance on a Wet Afternoon nod. Becket and Beckett also vie for multiple bids, with Burton and OToole highlighted.
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Hollywood
UPI
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Warner Bros
Levan - Lowe
Audrey Hepburn
Julie Andrews
Eliza Doolittle
Miss Andrews
Hal Wallis
Beckett
Richard Burton
Peter O'Toole
Rex Harrison
New York
London
Professor Henry Higgins
Johnson Nominates MacArthur II to State Post
President Johnson sent the Senate the nomination of Douglas MacArthur II as assistant secretary of state. MacArthur, nephew of the late General, is a career foreign service officer and replaces Frederick G. Dutton in the post.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson Monday
Senate
Douglas MacArthur II
MacArthur
Foreign Service
Frederick G. Dutton
Revival at Bradley Church of God to feature Rev Billy Garner
The Bradley Church of God will hold a revival starting Wednesday and running through Sunday with evening services at 7 p m. Rev Billy Garner is slated as speaker and Rev R E Leadingham, the pastor, invites the public to attend.
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Billy Garner
Bradley Church of God
R. E. Leadingham
Donnie Nuckols
BYF
Ralph Poole
Court to Meet as Board of Equalization in Raleigh
The Raleigh County Court will meet as a Board of Equalization at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Raleigh County Courthouse to hear individuals who feel their property has been unfairly assessed. The court will also meet at 10 a.m. Saturday as a county court and as a board of equalization.
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Raleigh County
Board of Equalization
Sophia High School Class Reunion Planned
Sophia High School’s 1944 and 1945 graduates plan a June reunion at the high school. Chairman Mrs. Hampton Thomas and committee will host a reception and program with photos, biographies, and letters from absent alumni. Special guest former principal James Hornbeck is expected.
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Sophia High School
Thomas
James L. Denny
Mary Osborne
John Hartson
Albert Allen
Phyllis Barney
Troy Martin
Douglas Johnson
Louise Robertson
Sophia High
James Hornbeck
Thomas Covey
Banquet Planned by Area Scouts Gathers Local Officials
Beckley Mayor John Wesley Smith considers a Mayor's Prayer breakfast after a meeting with Gov. Hullet C. Smith in Charleston. Attendees included City Recorder Walter Humphrey, Larry Stover, and Dr. James W. Witherspoon. Crab Orchard Cub Scouts Pack 219 held a Blue and Gold Banquet at Crab Orchard Baptist Church at 7 p.m. The program opened with an invocation by Cub Master Bud Riffe. Den Mothers received corsages and Cub Masters plaques for service. Guy Amato spoke on parental duties. closing rites were by H. C. Clay.
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Beckley
John Wesley Smith
Smith
Hulett C. Smith
Charleston
Crab Orchard
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Bud Riffe
Guy Amato
H. C. Clay
Pack 219
Danny Treadway
David Cook
Billy Chaffin
Charles Bell
Kenny McBride
Larry Martin
George Thornley
John Halstead
Michael Beckett
Ronald Deck
Robert Prince
Randy Worrells
Mike Bowles
Allen Bowles
John Ferris
Terry Alderman
Paul Meoy
Robert Deck
Robert Skiles
Timmy Brooks
James Riffe
Michael Adams
M. P
Bud” Riffe
Dexter Bowles
Gene Deck
Howard Chaffin
Harry D. Cook
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Stoco
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