Teachers Threaten Strike in Jackson County Ed Meeting
A Jackson County Education Association group, led by Mrs. Olive Mason and others, plans a three year funding push with School Supt. Rob Walters. They demand higher salaries, more funds per pupil, and better facilities, threatening mass resignations if a bond levy is not passed by March 12. A plan for Feb 1 and an advance notice are to be discussed at the Jan 14 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
UPS
Ay Wlilinayua
Jackson
Jackson County
Treom
Olive Mason
Tavenswood
Wilucation Association
Gene Costa
Ripley High School
Glen Wagener
Jackson County Seryifice Personnel Association
Blaiberg Doing Well After Heart Transplant
CAPE TOWN South Africa Dr Philip Blaiberg the nations second heart transplant patient said the American Kasperak who had the same operation in Palo Alto is in very bad condition. Blaiberg 98 who received the heart of a colored factory worker on Jan 2 is cheerful and singing each day. Plans for a California transplant comparison with Norman Shumway are uncertain as Dr Christiaan Barnard weighs next steps and avoids disturbing Barnard who is busy with his own concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
South Africa
Philip Blaiberg
South
Blnibert
Dosmin
Blaiberg
Christiaan Barnard
Dlaiberg
California
Norman B. Shumway
Barnard
Shumway
University of Minnesota
Herbard
Board approves personnel changes in Wyoming County schools
The Wyoming County Board of Education met in Pineville approving assignments for Doyle Lapardus Oceana High School Stanley West and Brenda Sue Sanders Daileysville High School Judy Cook Oliver Fineville High Elementary and Secondary Education Program and Helen Barlow central office stenographer. Resignations were accepted from Ruth Danese Taylor Baileyseysville Cando Nancy Caudill curriculum aide and Janie Mulfield ESHA stenographer. A leave of absence was granted to Lillian Code Oceana High for the remainder of the term. Millens and Meridia High School bands candidates for all state travel to Charleston were approved, and U. S. Shannon was authorized to attend the National Science Teachers Association meeting in Washington, D. C. March 28 to April 2. Also, Glen Fork PTA president G Lif Shrewsbury and Elbert Brown Jr were told their request for a multi purpose team would be considered.
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Vile Prins
Wyoming County Board of Education
Pinewille
Doyle Lapardus
Oceana High School
Stanley West
Brenda Sue Sanders
Daileysville
Judy Cook Oliver
Fineville High
Helen Barlow
Central Offset
TARA
Ruth Danese Taylor
Bailyeysvile Cando
Nancy Caudill
Janie Mulfield
ESHA
Lillian Code
Oceana Tigh
Millens
Meridia
Seba
Froup
Charleston
Tremit
U. S
Slashing incident at Louvre involves retiree accused
UPI reports police detained a six year old retired engineer accused of slashing Rubens and waiving a claim to The Virgin of the Animole at the Louvre on Monday. Guards were informed of the alleged act and the suspect described the painting as evil.
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Rubens
Faris
UPI
Louvre Museum
Court Continuation Fragments Report Garden Land Claim
Court records show Lilly approved signing a statement denying similar projects while ACCAA land at Sweeneys burg for a garden remains unofficial. Members voiced no opposition. The court named Larry Moore county dog warden and approved Eddie Jones as jailer. Marold Scolt joined Southern West Virginia Economic Development Corp board. Weather delays may end the afternoon session.
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Burdiss
Lilly
ACCAA
Sweeneysburg
Association
Larry Moore
Dry Hill Road
Eddie Jones
Coal City
Jeiler
Virgil Keaton
Dan
Marold Scolt
Airmen Steel Corporation
Mfoulesal
Halsigh City
Southern West Virginia Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors
Weather Continued From Page One
Dispatchers halted operations at Beckley and surrounding airfields due to snow banks over 18 inches high near runways. Night flight rules tightened. runway snow and ice cleared since January 3. About 109 private airplanes have entered and departed since then. Piedmont Air schedules to resume once weather rules are met.
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Dment
Hielts Air
Beckley
Bhiofield
Pulaski
Hot Springs
Alloy
Rongiy
Fire Rages Through New York Apartment Block
Firefighters battled a massive blaze that engulfed a gray brick tenement behind a paper factory. Tenants were led to safety as flames leaped through windows and winds drove the inferno, transforming the facade into a fiery sculpture and trapping residents for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lowery
Bernard Burnards
Abe Ure
Leuke
Tan v
Mason to vote on $2.9 million school levy proposal
Mason County residents were to vote today on a $2.9 million special school levy to cover five year program needs. The plan would fund salaries for educators and other staff totaling $292,000 annually, provide free textbooks, improve transportation facilities, and fund school facility construction and repairs totaling $244,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jalasan
Authers
Surveyor 7 Zeroes In On Moon
PASAOMNA California reports Surveyor 7, America's unmanned moon probe, accurately targeted the lunar highlands near the south pole. The craft carried scientific gear to analyze terrain and photograph the surface as it prepared to land, with a 2 12 mile wide landing site and a two to five chance of a safe touch down.
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Pasaomna
Calif
UPL
America
Lunar South Pale
Jet Propulsion
Lahorator
Haneover
Tyehw Crater
Pineville Town Council swears in new member Monday
Ross Wilkow was sworn in as Pineville town council member replacing John Elison. He is an office manager at Robertson Phillips Coal Co and deacon at Cok Memorial Baptist Church. The council approved a lighting project with Appalachian Power Co investing about 20000 to replace mercury vapor lights on Routes 9 and 10 for safer, brighter streets. Mrs. W. Chak was hired town office janitor. Wyoming County officials were asked to cooperate on safety for the Bark Sinet one way bridge crossing for school children and pedestrians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
RNS
Ross Wilkow
Fonnie
Counell
John Elison
Withrow
Robertson Fhillins Coal Co
Cok Memorial Bapshift
The
Lions Club
Yare Par
Debra
David
Mumerjial Offimaly
Oaw
Appalachian Power Co
Connell
W. 2. Chak
Sevorder Ous
Wyoming
Bark Sinet
Corweil
Schnel
Two More Curia Members Resign Amid Vatican Shakeup
Vatican confirms resignations of Cardinal Lercara and Cardinal Jarradna, both advancing in age, as Pope Paul VI reorganizes the Curia and replaces Quaviam. Other cardinals are noted as likely to resign soon, with several regional changes noted in the commission for faith and morals and related offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican Cipy
Paul
Commission For
Arcadia
Jarradna
Spain
Lerenso
Benno
Supeerlang
Budget official Schultze resigns after weary tenure
Schultze, 41, plantsville Conn native and former Rand Corp. leader, says no policy differences caused his resignation as budget official after holdings since June 1965. He notes the upcoming year’s budget was nearly ready. He has asked to stay on during budget finalization. He brings defense budget experience from Vietnam and Southeast Asia work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Maryland
Lainge
Vietnam
Plantsville
Heart Case Update On TV Broadcast And Family Visits
The news recounts a televised update on a patient named Kasperak with severe preexisting liver disease and hepatarenal failure. Doctors describe seven soluble complications while noting heart function remains pivotal. His wife Fermie visited the intensive care room thrice as nurses report visible patient satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kasserak
Fermie
Afonday
Shumway
Kasperak
Abe
Vietnam War Dispatches Report Major Skirmishes and Bombing
U S officials describe a fierce Viet Cong response near Yon Uyen and Khiem Cuong with heavy civilian casualties as the year opens. American pilots extend strikes into North Vietnam hitting a MIG base near Matphong while flying seven percent of missions in the region.
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Vietnam
U.S
Yon Uyen
Khiem Cuong
Tan Nghia
Saigon
Alr
Wietnam
Mauoi
Matphong
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Capital Probes Owls Club Fire
Capital City fire officials begin an investigation into a Monday afternoon blaze in the Owls Club and adjoining offices in the Brown Building. Damage estimates run into hundreds of thousands as the fire, worsened by cold winds and narrow Capitol Street, took about four hours to control with four pumpers and two ladder companies.
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Charleston
UPL
Rea
Luddins
Secon
el Brown
Capitol St
George King's Sport Co
Cavern der Furniture Qo
Deaths And Funerals Include Christine Mays And Willian Kuhn
Fragments report funeral plans for Christine Mays of 118 Shulberry Street with services at Central Street Baptist Church and burial at Greenwood Memorial Park. Also noted are Willian Kuhn of Greenville with service at Centerville Presbyterian Church, and Walter R Thurmond, Charleston, a coal industry veteran, with funeral at Baptiste Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Mays
Chelstine Mays
Shulberry St
Central Street Baptist Church
Edward Abrany
Greenwood
Mie Ritchie
Johnson Fruneral
Obituary notices for Lessie Mays Whowraesey and relatives
Obituary notices report the death of Lessie Mays Whowraesey at 1015 p.m. Monday after a monthlong illness. Services set at Oak Grove Christian Church with Rev. Kenneth Overdorf and Rev. GL A. Garten in charge, burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. Also noted are funeral arrangements for Viola Tummpond, 68, and William Grackelt Ruling, with details of their birthplaces, family ties, church memberships, and survivors. The notices include extensive biographical details, Masons and religious affiliations, and lists of survivors across multiple states.
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Whowraesey
Lessie Mae Mtays
Pleasant Hills
Pan
Phursday
Oak Grove
Christian Charety
Kenneth Overdorf
A. Garten
Hintal
Owk Grove
Feienly
Ealk
Blollow
Kort
Oak Grove Dan
William and Stary Godbey Aaron
Oak Grave
Mary Callan Phillips
Canton
Mya
Trie
Muri
Woodrow Grimes
Wayne
Mich
Groose
Maude Mott
Huntington
Pred Apron
Meador Child Rana Ruth Meador Funeral Arrangements
Mrs Lena Meador announces funeral plans for Rana Ruth Meador eight of Summers County who died Monday at 2:20 in a hospital after a long illness. Born Jumping Branch December 4 1887 she was daughter of George and Ellen Simmons. Survived by husband W C Meador three sons Waller in Wonington Via Lark in Hinton and William in Mallame Creek two sisters and four grandchildren. Body at Wuneval Parlors Hinton.
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William Grackelt
Aid Reservoir Row
Christian Church
Walter Grisweaid
Robert L. Amick
G._harvick
Willimphres
George N. Parker
Ny Haugh
Todas
Beektey Eeyneilyan
Stile
Raleigh County
Lou
Baileysville
Wyoming County
Tale Few
Ames
Anain
Gladys C. Cotte
Vlate Ly
Cottle
Herkley Torre
Bethlehem
Order of the Eastern Star
Tim Order of
West Virginia
Beckley Tae Lode
Beckley
Royal Arch Masons
Mant Tione
Kolts Templar
Charleston
Deckley
Alutlins
Tiratco
Army
Aiement Legion
Ance
Watt Mullins
Pmowbing and Teating Ca
David Mullins
Mes
Mhula
Detty Leey McDaniel
Heckley
Aud
Fetio Lee
Ani
Pat Wud
Agke
aAbiWios
Lena Meador
Rana Ruth Meador
Minton
Jumping Branch
George
Ellen McCormick Simmons
Summers County
Waller
Wovington
Via
Lark
Hinton
William Meany l
Mallame Creek
Ars Suc Bowling
Sharis Sprieg
Anya Stafford
Jacksnville
Fla
Randchileon
Disabled Miners Seek Pension Reforms and Benefits
Disabled miners press for permanent disability pensions of 90 dollars monthly for ten years with 5 dollars more per year after forty, plus continued union dues of 1.5 dollars. They seek universal eligibility from start of work, death benefits for widows, and extended benefit periods if a mine closes. Attorneys Terry Cook and P. Wydtnulrieks urge attendance at Friday chapter meeting to begin 1988 registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
Umwa Welfare ‘Trust ‘Fund
jWork
UMWA
Terry Cook
Unused Funds For Capitol Repairs In 1968 Budget
Priester Dit Coffman of the Wyetivision quoted 350000 dollars requested for repairs and renovations at the Capitol. The plan covers 15400 dollars for exterior stone work including steaming and 15 dollars for pigeon control. Gore noted two bird control proposals but no prior funding or bonds for contracts. The panel was told bird trouble exists with ongoing cleanup costs and that travel by cars in the slate pool costs vary by vehicle size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rance
Iso
Priester Dit Coffman
Wyetivision
Capitol
Gore J
Soro
Ne World
Gore
Rankin Rites Held for 88 at Beckwith
Final rites were held for 88 year old Fred Rankin in Becktown with Rev. Richard Mack presiding. Burial followed at Pierce Cemetery. Rankin died Thursday at Oak Hill Hospital after a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rankin
Beckwith
Funeral Home Chapel
Viteville
Richard Mack
Burigh
Pierce
Rankin
Oak Hill Hospital
Stover services held at Whiteville for William Stover
William Stover 74 of Parksville died Sunday evening at Backtey hospital after a long illness. Funeral at Armstrong Funeral House Chapel with Rev Ed Starbro officiating. Burial in Williams Cemetery Beevale. Survived by wife Emma four daughters Gracie Wills Fayetteville Mya Betty Lively Staunton Calif Barbara Belcher Harper Heights Jeaneits McVey Leovale. three sons Calgin Chicago UL Ronaldsmd Tilhy Stov Cicera WL a stepson Delbert Petley Leovale. brother James Stover New Orleans sister Annie Rule Waynesboro. stepmother Dade Stover Piedmont 8 C. 1 grandchild and 4 more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Stover
Parksville
Witle
Barbara Belcher
Harper Heights
Jeaneits McVey
Leovale
Calgin
Dade Stover
Piedmont
8. C
Powell Faces Charges and Possible Return to Congress
Powell, rebuffed in his reentry bid after a Muse committer found fault with office conduct and public funds use, was reelected by a slim margin. A warrant for arrest in New York exists, issued by a judge for contempt and failure to pay a libel judgment, while his return to the House remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
New York State
Two WVU Administrators Resign From Posts
West Virginia University President James G. Tovime announced the resignations of two administrators. Kenneth Randolph, dean of the School of Teudle jiy, will leave WVU in July to take a similar post at Baylor University, having joined the university in 1957. The other, Evan Devin Tess, director of student education services, will become director of field services at Mankato, Minnesota. Replacement for Randolph has not been named. a successor to Tess will be named later this week.
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WVU
Morgantown
UPI
West
Virginia University
James G. Tovime
Ineluting School of Teudlejiy
Kenneth ¥. Randolph
Marlow
Randolph
Baylor University
Randolph Ene
Evan
Fels
Devin Tess
Accep
Mankato Inion
State College, No
Harlow ii
Ife
Arate
His
Week
Woodrum and Reed obituaries mark a day of rites
The notices report the death of Mrs. L Woodrum at Oak Hill Hospital after a long illness and funeral services in Rinehart Cemetery Route 4 Searhyo with Rev Nathan Butler officiating. Survivors include husband Nerval a sister and several grandchildren. Reed, son of late Eli Reed, also dies at Sullens Hospital with funeral set for 4 pm Wednesday at Saw Fogleson chapel led by Rev Lonnie Blaykinship. Burial follows at Berkley. Friends may call after 3 pm today at Mullens funeral home.
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Willian Kuhn
Greenville
Centerville Presbyterian Church
Donald Wood
Green II
Union
Kuhn
Bluefield
Bank of Greenville
Monroe Post
American Legion
Wison
Horn
New York City
Martin
Lewisa Rat Kun
Are
Warren
Ellie
Charles II
Leesport
Robert
Pineville
J. Paul
Andrew Fi
jWheeling
Annie Lash
Rose Sheldon
Vielen Sisson
Wheeling
Lovist
Seabright
Rocd Raton
Plo
Broyles
Gomer
Union iv
INS
Puimex
Abe Uudda Staver Woodrum
Nathan Butler
Rinehart Cemetery
Woodrum
Oak Hill
Mas
Isy Advent Ciures
Artie
Daniel and
Aveline Wriston Staver
Nerval
Bert Stover
Crown Hill
Dos
Amy Wristan
Monte L Beardro
Fan
Sisco
Lively
Grant
Ake Reed
Egevia
Mon Gay
Wo Sullens Hospital
Reed ‘Rou
Tis
Eli
Rush Sizemore Reed
Ida Shrewsbury Reed
Coy
Owen
Egeria
Haymond
Matonka
Sherntan Andrveman
Amiga
Noa
Saw Foglesoig
Lonnie
Mideast Tank Battle Fights Near Sea of Galilee
Reports say Israeli and Jordanian forces engaged close to the Sea of Galilee with tanks and fighter planes. Details are unclear as the violence escalates, with casualties reported among soldiers and civilians and international calls for restraint.
School committee bars girls from sell in slretesy due to frostbite cases
The READING Masa committee, (UPT), ruled that girls cannot attend sell in slretesy during the currant cald wave after reports of frostbite among ents wearing uintablets. The decision cites safety concerns and health risks linked to cold exposure.
Scholarship Plan Sparks Protests in West Virginia
West Virginia colleges and universities push a proposed scholarship plan amid protests. lawmakers debate funding and support, with concerns over whether the plan offers enough money and how funds are guaranteed. Some college presidents favor maintaining current programs, while others back a town program as a broader solution. The plan’s details hinge on state budget actions and guarantees for student aid funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SEC Cupl
Fiie
West Virginia
Cotleges and
Universitins
Supe Mrt
Cinadien Committee
Chirman del Iver Boiarsky
D-Kanawha
Sone Callege
Poagrane
Noiarsky
Que Seutta
Chasemtieny
Tans Mc Court
D Webster
Ui Iie
MaCourt
Hulett Sanath
Boiursky
Continental bridge linking continents to be built by 1974
The Turkish Works Ministry announced plans for a continental bridge between continents TMttraye and Asta across the Nosplni Mis. The project, labeled ISTANIUS UPT, aims to connect the regions before 1974, signaling a major transcontinental link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istanius
Nosplni- Mis
Tmttraye
Asta
Turkish Works Ministry
Montay
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McCall's
Helpers Bazaar
Vogue
Sports Illustrated
Mademoiselle
Glamour
Esquire
Riehmonn Cleaners — Laundry
Phann
Pineville Town Council
Curia
Tyree
Ilies
Main Street
Hope
Order OF the Goiden Kune
Capital Probes Owls Club Fire
William Kuhe
Walter R. Thurmond
Tarvmond
West Virginia Univer
Internal Revenue Service
State Board of Convol
Thurmond
Minden
Fayette County
Levan County
Mrs. Lessie Mays
Ada Hammond
Side Viola
Monnlay
Tony Hines
Switelbark
Myatt
George Reevus
Pentestal Unliness
Mapilewood Lane
Teerlie
Luther
William
William Mullins
Asher W. Stover
L. Woodrum
Mideast
Amman
Asraeli
West Beak
Fe Dorian
Dovdayian
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