Loading Zone Set On Prince Street
City council approved a loading zone on Prince Street after a request from O A O Dell owner of Auto Parts Shop and Chief Dee Hedrick. The zone covers in front of O Dells and neighboring stores due to torn down loading signs and no parking signs on the street. The council weighed broader access and a sweep to end parking as Prince Street becomes State Route 3 through Beckley.
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O. A. O'Dell
Prince Street
C. D. Perkins
Dee Hedrick
O'Dell
Beckley
Reform Feeding Sheriff Retires From Office
Williamson County Sheriff Dan Chambers announces July 1 retirement after adopting a cost based system for feeding prisoners. His successor is his uncle Thurman Braggs Chambers, the former sheriff, who will complete the 19 month term. The statewide reform to cost basis takes effect next year. Chambers also serves as Matewan bank president.
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Associated Press
Williamson
Dan Chambers
Chambers
County Court
Thurman (Braggs) Chambers
Chambers J
Matewan
Bear Causes Mayhem As Bear Climbs Into Car
A black bear climbed into Art Anderson's empty car near Belton Montana while clearing snow on a Glacier National Park highway. The bear closed the door and then tore its way out after the inside door catch failed, wrecking upholstery and flags.
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Belton, Mont
Art Anderson
Anderson
Glacier National Park
Montana salt bombing elk herds to protect winter ranges
The Montana Fish and Game Department planes drop salt blocks on elk herds in high country to keep them at higher altitudes in summer, preserving lower ranges for winter breeding when heavy snows drive animals down.
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Montana
Associated Press
Helena, Mont
Montana Fish and Game Department
Council Refuses Driveway Request From Local Taxi Firm
The Beckley City Council rejected Furrow Brothers proprietors of the Radio Cab Place on South Fayette Street their plan to level about 24 feet of the McCreery Street sidewall to form a driveway. Officials noted other taxi stands had made similar requests in the past and denied this one.
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Furrow Brothers
South Fayette Street
McCreery Street
Beckley
May TB Examinations Highlight Raleigh County Effort
A Raleigh County Tuberculosis Association report shows 929 people examined for TB in May with 775 x-rayed by the state mobile unit during a three day clinic. Five admitted to medical service, 29 to nursing, six to Pinecrest Sanitarium. Office and field visits totaled over 1 200, with health exhibit and 360 booklets distributed and 625 letters sent to doctors and committees. The note about the American Indian Wigwam clarifies a common misconception.
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Raleigh County Tuberculosis Association
Barbara Wilson
State Mobile
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Breckenridge Grants Free Month of Utilities
The water and light commission in Breckenridge Minnesota provided one free month of water power and wheat services to all city consumers. The Municipal Finance Officers Association reports the initiative saved about ten thousand dollars for the community.
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FREE
New York
Water and Light Commission of
Breckenridge, Minn
Municipal Finance Officers Association
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