Court Resolution Closes Wheeling Night Club Life
An intermediate court grand jury in Wheeling condemned law enforcement breakdown and urged strict action. Police Chief Hixenbaugh and Sheriff Pedden ordered all night venues closed. slot machines idle and liquor sales halted after midnight. The grand jury cited a “wide open” town policy and a revenue driven tolerance for violations. Prosecutor Shtenfeld criticized suspended charges as unfair to the innocent.
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Charles Shtenfeld
Mth-Air
D. A. McKee
McKee
Jur
Wheeling
Park Officials To Visit Tygart Park Development Plan
Local sponsors aim to develop the Tygart Valley River Reservoir area into West Virginia's seventh major park. Conservation Director Jack Shipman noted funds were released from contingent appropriations for improvements with no immediate start. Shipman Watt B. Powell and others will visit after a three day Elkins meeting. Robert Sinclair said club members will supply boats for a lake tour and a luncheon. Plans include day use, picnics, swimming docks and a game and fish management program with cabins to follow.
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Associated Press
Grafton
Tygart Valley River
Conservation Commission
Jack Shipman
Charleston
Shipman
Watt B. Powell
Elkins
Robert Sinclair
Tygart Lake
Collins Morose In Death House
Richard Lee Collins, 22, Charleston, awaits a clemency ruling from Governor Meadows on his death sentence for the murder of Denver D. Hill. A decision was expected late today after the Supreme Court denied his appeal. Collins remained silent and morose, requesting only his radio for the new cell.
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Associated Press
Moundsville
Richard Lee Collins
Death House
Meadows
Collins
Charleston
Denver D. (Red) Hill
Supreme Court
Murderer
Rew
Leo Calison
Youth Pleads to Car Theft Charge
Morvis Lee Fs indicted by a county Grand Jury and placed on probation by Judge Riffe. Charges of auto theft and related offenses relate to the youth case.
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Morvis Lee
Arh
Pris Bation
Tn Leone Ice
False Alarm Report Sparks Investigation At Local Event
A confusing incident at a local venue led investigators to inspect a collapsed car and secure surrounding areas. Officials say a misread scene caused the initial alarm while later checks confirmed no immediate danger to attendees.
State College sees 81 percent surge in enrollment
West Virginia higher learning enrollments reach 19 365 full-time students at fall term with 11 273 veterans and 8 090 non veterans. WV University tops 5 925, Marshall 3 025, State College 4 303, Morris Harvey 3 196, noting staffing shortages in elementary and secondary teaching positions.
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Charleston
West Virginia
H. K. Baer
State Board of Education
West Virginia University
Baer
Marshall College
Muntington
West Virginia State College
Constitute
Morris Harvey College
Locust Drive Dwelling Transfers Across Shady Spring
A sequence of property deeds recorded in the County Clerk's Office shows multiple transfers in the Shady Spring area. W E and Sylvia Clark sell to Mr and Mrs Griffith the Locust Drive lot and house and related parcels in Clark and Kerry Street for about 9 000 dollars, with several other deeds totaling hundreds of dollars transferred among residents and local firms including Fairland Realty and Professional Realty. An unrelated note mentions that all Miami Seahawks professional games are played at night.
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W. E
Sylvia Clark
Nie
Blanche Griffith
Horace Cook
Quesen
Clark and
Kerry Street
George W. and
Milam
Shady Spring
Grace Prince
Raleigh Coat and Coke Com
John Costello Jr
Ada Cantley
Lee R
Maynor
Okie Maynor
Julie Painter
Jerome F. Clear Creek
Stone
Mately
Fairland Realty Company
W.harper
Eccles
Ap A
Gladys Harrah
John Bika Sr
Elizabeth
CL. Honaker
John Bika Jr
H.B
J. W. Walters
Law
Katherine Bika
Inrenee Persinger
Sunshine
Crab Orchard Heights
pMravimatat
Esan
Miami Seahawks
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Oto Nmostyi
Carr
Ed Asenlian
Haveters
District Elks
Charles Tickles Sluefield
Ross Irte
Beckley Elks Lodge
Larrick
Beckley
State College
Professional Realty Company
Iala
Lucy Meredith
Mabscott Heights Addition
PelenIaeCay Guuu
NaGgvyo
Arate Pronogrape
Belvedere
Hr ‘EU
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Kroger Coffee
Unioas Hudson New
FEU
Billart
Jenina
Pky
Kroger's
Lloyd Herrold Co
Linda
Mon
Haru
Mm Mevar
Crostey Super
Helvador Electric
Crosley
CORY
Dix Ode
U.S. No
Country Club
Fhulfo
C.C
Tak
Kroger’s Country Club
Kroger's Country Club
New White Flour
Fort Madison
Barber Pole
Carton DL
Windex
Gillette
California
Florida
Idaho
Chicago
Lil
Eno
Cora Aint
Doz
Corn Country Club
Whole Kernel Garden
Bantam
Kroger’s
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Peaches Kroger’s County
Rose
Haddock
Pineapple Kroger
BOC
LUX
America
Norther Tissue
Beckley Music & Electric Co
Colin McLuckey
Fayette Street
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