Airport bids exceed estimate but praised by engineers
Raleigh county officials heard that 11 bids for Penman airport construction ranged from 695 871.50 to 1 164 945 with the engineer's estimate at 591 971. The CAA engineer and a consulting engineer called the bids a good cross section and suggested staged completion to reduce costs.
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Nat Raleigh
Beckley
W.va
Weeseliay
CAA
J.B. Pillow
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Raleigh County Court
Penman
Robert J. Davis
Davis
Raleigh County ‘Taxpayers Association
Keely Construction Company
Clarksburg
Carlo Bianchia
Keely
Alvert Brothers Contractors
Salem
Pillow
Charleston
Fee Siewart
Mayor Seeks 50000 Bond for City Sewer Extension
Princeton officials discuss issuing a 50000 bond to extend sewer lines and upgrade the system. Mayor Hedrick notes estimated costs of about 25000 for lines and 8000 for the By Pass extension, with possible funding shifts and no immediate federal aid. An executive session followed with future meetings planned to decide on the proposal.
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Princeton
Atvor G
Hedrick Tid
Jack Council
Jlary Board
Son's
Clifton
Son
Mercer County
Hedrick
Council
New Rayleighs
Advisory Committee
Tax League
Jack
U. S
Beckley Utilities Franchise Renewal Delayed by Council
Amere Gags Utilities seeks a 50 year Beckley franchise as the current agreement nears expiration in March. The council deferred action to consult the city attorney, noting city code caps franchises at 20 years. Amere Vice President W M Reeser offered to accept the 20 year maximum.
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Amere Gags Utilities Company
Beckley
City Cour ‘Cil
Anl
Mabscou, Lester and Sophia
Beckley RFC to Study Traffic for Parking Building
Mayor G C Hedrick told City Council RFC has received his loan application to build a parking building in Beckley. An RFC official will visit the Smokeless Coal Capital to study the traffic problem and review the $730,000 project.
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G. C. Hedrick
Re ‘Construction Finance Corporark
Beckley
RFC
Prospective Buyers Warned to Check Rent Ceilings
Real estate buyers urged to verify rent ceilings before purchase as many violations occur. Landlords and agents exploit overcharges under rent control rules, risking court actions or triple damages. Purchasers must consult the rent control office in the Memorial Building before closing.
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Ralazh Couilians
Gordon
Lava
Theenscriptions
Exhiout
Imain
Skaggs
Jess
Skages
Sxaggs
Memorial Building
Taxi space delay at bus terminal drawing council action
City Council heard Beckiey five taxi firms seek waiting space near the bus terminal but postponed a decision. Police say 18 cabs waited for fares with several parking tickets issued. a joint committee will study possible reserved space on the bus station area and city lot.
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Beckiey
Marine
Minden
Pfc
Darrell Lee
James Lowe
H. A. i Burgess
U.S. Marine Corps
Sloan
J. A. Freeman
A. Scalise
Fred
Sealise
City Council Considers Action Against City Cows
Beckley mayor G C Hedrics told the council last night about complaints of odor from a local dairy. The council discussed removing cows but took no action, with one member proposing a ban that would replace cows upon death to phase them out.
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Bessie
Beckley
G. C. Hedrics
Conncil
City Council Debates Nonpartisan Wealth Cap Bill
Mayor Hedrick presented a Washington sourced proposal to cap personal wealth at 300000 including real estate and other holdings with foreign investors included. The bill carried penalties of up to 10000 and five years in prison and claimed to break up monopolies by dividing large holdings into smaller entities.
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G. C. Hedrick
City Council
Washington,d. C
Council
New York Doctors Prove Laxative Habit Breakable
A reader note claims New York doctors proved a method to end laxative dependence. It recommends a staged plan using Carter's Pills plus daily water to restore natural regularity without habit forming drugs.
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New York
Cester
Carter
Tom
Gartes
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