Driver Education Field Needs More Funds and Worries Rise
Charleston reports the West Virginia Education Department warns driver education programs face funding gaps as costs rise and staffing limits constrain expansion. About 6,981 high school students enrolled statewide last year, with 16 percent of graduates eligible for training, while many districts struggle to maintain or extend courses amid budget pressures.
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Peter Denies Jesus and Faces Remorse in Easter Reflection
The piece recalls Peter's denial during Jesus's arrest and his subsequent remorse. It portrays his struggle with fear, the assurance of forgiveness, and the call to steadfast faith as the Easter narrative unfolds. The text links Peter's failings to a broader message of mercy and renewal.
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Diamond Department Store Sold to Associated Dry Goods
Charleston WV Diamond Department Store, a seven story Charleston retailer with 180000 square feet, is merged with Associated Dry Goods Corp of New York. The exchange will be stock for stock, with Diamond to operate as an autonomous division and no immediate personnel changes.
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State School Superintendent May be Made Appointive Office In Future Legislation
West Virginia weighs changing the state education system by moving the elective state school superintendent to an appointive role and creating two state boards of education. The Lindman survey, led by Dr. E L Lindman, informs a plan to abolish the current State Board of School Finance and transfer its duties to the new boards. Also discussed is a municipal laws and finance report noting low use of gross sales tax and potential revenue measures for cities.
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Murder Hearing Set for Matney in Burton Death
State Police say James Matney of Tameliff will be arraigned today before Magistrate Mont Dotson on a murder charge for the fatal beating of 33 year old James Franklin Burton of Taplin, Logan County. Coroner Tabor Ball will hold an autopsy. witnesses noted Burton's head injuries and a possible auto collision preceded the incident.
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Nationalists Strong For Invasion Says Chen
Chen Chang tells Formosa college students that Chinese Nationalists are strong enough to invade Red China but must wait for the right moment. He cites conditions such as an internal Communist revolution, a Red invasion of Formosa, renewed war in Korea or Vietnam, or a world war as potential triggers.
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West Virginia Drives to Retain June Graduates as Teachers
State education officials issue a push to combat a 573-teacher shortage with early hiring. A survey of county superintendents guides efforts to recruit and train more teachers for elementary schools in West Virginia heading into June graduations.
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Huntington Fire Chief Estimates Loss From Blaze
Fire Chief John W. Gallager puts damage at 67000 for the Air City Finance Co a used car concern two blocks from downtown Huntington after a Wednesday blaze. Earlier estimates topped 100000.
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