Bar Seeks Repeal of Aged Bondage Law in State
The West Virginia State Bar will ask the Legislature to repeal a law requiring aged citizens to place a lien on their property to obtain public assistance. Bar secretary Osnei C. Parsons says liens are rarely enforced and remove mortgage burdens from needy elders, with little revenue to offset program costs.
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Charleston
UPI
West Virginia
Bar
Osnei C. Parsons
Parsons
George Beckingham
Catherine Beckingham
Anthony J. Sparacino
Raleigh County
Bank of Mount Hope
Bailey
UW researchers identify potential cause of mental retardation
Drs Harry Waisman and Theo Gerritsen of the University of Wisconsin report isolating homocystine in the urine of a mentally retarded child. They say this sulfur-containing amino acid suggests a metabolic issue linked to genetics and may disrupt brain nerve function, with further causes likely to be found.
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Madison, Wis
UPI
University of Wisconsin
Harry Waisman
Theo Yerritsen
Department of Pediatrics
Kennedy Foundation
Waisman
Gerritsen
Commissioner Browning Hurt In Auto Accident
State Public Institutions Commission official Chauncey H. Browning Jr. and his wife were injured when Browning’s car was driven into a ditch after another vehicle lost control on an icy patch south of Moundsville. John G. Dawson of Weirton also involved. Browning suffered a shoulder injury and his wife a knee injury. Dawson’s injuries were not immediately known.
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Moundsville
API
Chauncey H. Browning Jr
W. Va. 2
Browning
John G. Dawson
Weirton
Dawson
WVU Appoints Four Instructors and Lecturers
WVU President Paul A. Miller announces new faculty and visiting lecturer hires. Eugene A. Quarrick of Uniontown Pa is named assistant psychology professor, a 1956 WVU graduate with a Syracuse Ph.D. James H. Davis of Morgantown becomes a part time speech instructor. Conn Costolo of Canonsburg Pa and Benjamin S. Andrews of Rocky Mount Va are named part time speech instructors and Benjamin Andrews is listed as visiting lecturer.
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Morgantown
UPI
West Virginia University
Paul A. Miller
Eugene A. Quarrick
Uniontown
Quarrick
WVU
Syracuse University
Miller
Conn Costolo
Cans. A
James H. Davis
Benjamin S. Andrews
Rocky Mount
Perfect Squelch in Dallas Sparks Twin Question Joke
Tom Cody vents about people who ask if his twin three year olds are both his. He jokes that the best reply is a line about having two wives, delivering a sharp punchline in Dallas.
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Dallas
UPS
Tom Cody
Now You Know By United Press International
Gov. Grant Sawyer announced Nevada has surpassed Wyoming in population and is closing in on Vermont. Nevada now ranks 48th, with Wyoming and Alaska trailing. The note cites a population surge as the state overtakes rivals in the race.
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United Press International
Blaise Pascal
Encyclopedia Britannica
Carson City
Nev
UPI
Grant Sawyer
Nevada
Wyoming
Vermont
Alaska
Hungarian papers cite exposure of women drivers in traffic notes
Hungarian newspapers claim they reduced traffic mishaps by women drivers by publishing both the names and ages of the female drivers. The editorials suggest vanity rather than logic motivates caution among women drivers.
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Budapest
UPI
Local Classifieds Offer Livestock Supplies and Household Goods
A collage of ads lists birds and pets, livestock for sale, and numerous home goods. Vendors advertise poodles and hamsters, beef and pork products, sewing machines, furniture, appliances, and rental housing options across Beckley and surrounding areas. Enthusiasts are urged to call multiple phone numbers for details and deliveries.
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Champigny Sur ‘Arne
France
Commissioner Browning
Pack Pack
Jesse George
Shady Spring
Melton Mortuary Chapel
Sunset Memorial Park
Melton Mortuary
Dial Floral CO
City Ave
Fred Hawley
Beckley National Bank
Glen Daniel
W. Va
Ialahakeialeuahbabeechellapagan
Webb & Neal
Funeral Home Ambulance Service
R. H. Neal
Mer
Vance Drive
Foster Hardware Co
Main St
Beckley
Dial
Todd
Beaver
Strayeo
Robert L. Amick
Beckley Newspapers
General Motors
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Sam G._ Foley
Lowell Foley
Bank of Raleigh Beckley
W. V
F.d.lc
Southern Institute of Graphic Arts
South
P.O
Nashville
Tennessee
Hopkins
SKY Lanes
Valley Drive South
Earl
Huddle
W. C. Rogers Plumbing & Heating
Temple St
Wright
Halstead
Sparks Radio and TV
Prince _ St
Ashworth Firestone
John W. Eye Television
West
Neville St
Willey Brothers
Hinton
Wdiicubdo
Jan Campbell Music Co
Rhodes Supply CO
Crab Orchard
Care Beckley Newspapers Corp
Willie Worley
Piney View
Raleigh Insurance Agency
Will Jesse Covey
Mabscott
Business Confidential
Jim Green
King Aluminum Company
AVON
Bostick Ave
Raleigh General Hospital
Care
Beckley Newspapers Corp
My Brothers
Oak Hill
Call
Sarah Coventry
Parkersburg
Obugene Trash and Garbage Service
Temple Street
General Hospital
South Charleston
Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital
R. L. Stinson
Myers _Ave
O. H. Bennett
E. Beckley
Fotos & Co
S&h
Lincoln Loans, Inc
Foster Hardware Inc
Main Street
Remington
Linecoln Loans, Inc
Wilson
S. Kanawha Ph
Best Furniture Co
S. Fayette Street
Jack's
H.P. Martin
Lincoln _ Loans, Inc
Singer
Prince Street
Electrolux
Fayette Ph
Ty Mills
Sophia
Foley Automatic
Ashworth’s
S. Fayette St
Pioneer Chain
Valley Dr
North
Sparks
Prince St
Pickup & Delivery
Leon’s Cleaners
Ss. Fayette _ St
McCulloch Chain
Bashams Garage
White Oak
Wyoming County
Maytag Auto
K. M. Walker
Singer Sewing Machine
Montgomery Ward Beckley
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R.C.A
C.B.S
Admiral
Philco
Westinghouse
G.E
FAI
TER Ashworth
Prince St. Ph
Toyland
Raleigh
L.ee
Dowdy
S. Kanawha
East Beckley
McCreery St
Zenith T. V
Zenith
Homelite
Dearing Bros. Prosperity
J. W. Huddle
W. Prince Street
Beckley, W. Va
JAN Campbell Music Company
Red Dog
Russell B. Lilly
Brapac
Beaver, W. Va
Todd Construction Co
Akers
Taylor
Ghent
N. A. Pennington
D. B. Stover
Apt
Green Valley
Archie Milam
W. Raleigh
Clyde Street
City Avenue
Woodlawn Avenue
Fairview
Wickham Avenue
Bath
Vine Street
C. B. Garten
Foster Avenue
Lawnwood Terrace Apts
Sprague
Ellison Avenue
Crescent Street
Veterans’ Hospital
Geo
Warren Hodel
J. R. Williamson
Ge St
Glass House
Sunoco
Vamesbie Vlu
Insurance Department
MacArthur
Skelton
Oak Hill, W. VA
Tank Branch
Parkway Mobile
Kanawha
Montgomery
Chelyan Turnpike
Chelyan
B.R
Kenaker
McCorkle Ave
Kanawha City
Burgess St
J. Everett Shrewsbury
Lilly St. Realtor
Woodland Hills
Marion and
Glenn
Crawford Street
West Virginia Street
North Pike Street
Valley Drive
Shady Spring High School
Vomstally
Kanawha Street
Byus Mankin Lumber Company
George Hants
Lexington
Virginia
F.H.A
Quality Lumber & Supply Co
Nickie
Wipperman Coast. Co
Uncle Ben
Alex N. Breckinridge
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