Hechler Objects To Amtrak Schedule Changes
Representative Ken Hechler criticizes Amtrak for July 12 schedule changes through West Virginia. He cites early departures and layovers harming mountain residents who must catch trains at Huntington and Charleston with new times. Amtrak says changes improve Chicago to Newport News connections and reduce Cincinnati layovers.
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Ken Hechler
Amtrak
Mountain State
West Virginia
Huntington
Hechler
Charleston
Prince Train Station
Chicago
Newport News
Cincinnati
Apostle Peter Said to Die in Nero Persecutions
Tradition holds Saint Peter killed during Emperor Nero's persecutions around AD 64. He is believed to have been crucified head downward at his own request in the Neronian Gardens.
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Apostle
Peter
Nero
Neronian Gardens
FHA Lists Accomplishments In Area During Fiscal Year
The Farmers Home Administration reports 345 families served in Raleigh and Wyoming counties last year. 100 families now live in new or rehabilitated homes, two communities gain running water, and rural housing loans topped $1.1 million with water system loans at $226,000.
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Raleigh
Wyoming
New Richmond
Matheny
Farmers Home Administration
FHA
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Gerald Miller
Raleigh County
Beckley
Wyoming County
Pineville
J. Kenton Lambert
Lambert
Farmers i Home Administration
West Virginia
Thas
Lamber
State Trooper Named In $400,000 Accident Suit
A $400,000 suit filed in the West Virginia Court of Claims names state Trooper James N. White in a traffic injury case. Willie F. Buckland sues over his son James Frederick Buckland, who was struck July 3, 1969, after Buckland exited a prowl car and attempted to cross W V 16 near his home. The claimant, represented by Donald Lambert, alleges negligence for allowing Buckland to walk into a four lane roadway. The case notes Buckland has long suffered mental and physical handicaps. medical costs are projected at about $2 million. A related declaratory judgment action is filed in U S District Court.
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Charleston
API
State Court of Claims
Department of Public Safety
James N.white
Willie F. Buckland
MacArthur
Raleigh County
James Frederick Buckland
W.va
Buckland
White
Donald Lambert
Toni Maria i Gregory
Tams
Lambert
U. S. District Court
Buckeye Union Insurance Co
Commissioners approve $18 000 for Cole property in Beckley
The Beckley to Sutton APD highway project required condemnation of Cole land in Raleigh County. Commissioners heard appraisals and inspected the site on Wednesday. State estimates had been $13 000 with top appraisals near $22 000, per attorney W R Carr. Larkin Philpott, William Bonner, and Clarence Gray presided over the land value hearing.
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Kyle
Virginia Cole
Bradley
Beckley
Sutton
Raleigh
Larkin Philpott
William Bonner
Clarence Gray
Lilly Heads 4-H All-Stars President Elected
Mason Lilly was elected president of the Raleigh County 4-H All-Stars at a meeting held at the Raleigh County Outdoor Education Complex. Bertha Harvey was named vice president and Robert Vogt secretary treasurer. The group, with 30 to 35 members, plans a late August picnic at Flat Top Lake and will attend the Interstate All-Star Convention at Jackson's Mill August 12 to 15.
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Mason Lilly
Raleigh County
Bertha Harvey
Robert Vogt
West Virginia
Flat Top Lake
Jackson’s Mill
Beckley Pool Fund tops $7900 toward 80000 goal
Beckley city officials report $7900 raised for an $80000 swimming pool project to be funded by cash contributions and a matching grant from the U S Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. The drive ends July 31 with refunds from escrow if unsuccessful. List of donors includes John Hodel Paul Phipps Teresa Winner David Foster and several families.
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City Hall
City of Beckley
Beckley City Hall
A. P
Tony” Gonzalez
Beckley Recreation
Frank Rodriguez
U. S. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
John Hodel
Westwood
Paul Phipps
Weather, Ave
Teresa Winner
Hillpark
David Foster
Main Street
Robert Redd
Bob
Hoover Ave
Glen M. Bennett
Daniels
Thomas J. Martin
Northwestern Ave
Deeds On File Records of Real Estate Transfers
Mae Higginbotham sells to Aaron and Nellie Lilly for 5006 dollars Lots 1 2 and 3 Section 7 West Wickham and Lot 2 Section 6 West Wickham Subdivision. Delores and James Denham sell to Stacy and Mary Harris for 2500 dollars property in Greenbrier Branch Trap Hill District. Harold and Juanita Chambers sell to William and Virginia Yunker for 9500 dollars property in Beckley.
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Mae Higginbotham
Aaron
Nellie Lilly
West Wickham
Delores and
James Denham
Io Stacy
Mary Harris
Greenbrier Branch
Trap Hill
Harold and
Juanita Chambers
William and
Virginia Yunker
Beckley
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Beckley Plaza
Skelton
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Lilly Heads
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