West Virginia Campaign Warns of Goldwater Underwood Pact
Hulett Smith warned Thursday that electing the Goldwater Underwood ticket would threaten hundreds of federal state projects across West Virginia including the East Fork Dam project valued at 10 to 12 million dollars. He attributed economic progress to Democratic leadership under Johnson and Smith and criticized Underwood for poor road building while noting federal penalties of eight million dollars during his administration.
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Wayne
Hulett Smith
Underwood-Goldwater
West Virginia
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Underwood
Smith
Washington
Charleston
Goldwater
East Fork
Pole Creek
Goldwater - Underwood Combine
Social insights and finance notes from 1963 pension funds
The text discusses social activity easing after a busy week, with friendly crowds open to suggestions. It cites 1963 corporate pension fund receipts totaling 5.7 billion dollars, breaking down 59 percent from employer contributions, 9 percent from levee contributions, 28 percent from investment income, and 4 percent from asset sale profits. It notes falconry is legal but unlikely to rise in popularity due to training demands.
Daily Horoscope Brief for 1964
Aries to Pisces provide terse guidance on mood and actions. Some signs urge rest others suggest bold moves or caution. The column ends noting the 1964 Publishers Newspaper Syndicate credit.
Four new West Virginia mines planned to open
The West Virginia Department of Mines announced Thursday that four new mines plan to open, creating 23 jobs. Judy Coal Co four employees in Wyoming Park Coal Co four employees in Nicholas and Summersville, Margaret Lee Coal Co ten employees in Clintonville, and B and L Coal Co four employees in Lynco.
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West Virginia Department of Mines
Judy Coal Co
Wyoming
Parmie Shrewsbury
Kegley
B and L Coal Co
Betty St. Clair
Lynco
Park Coal Co
Nicholas, E. C. Bennett
Summersville
Margaret Lee Coal Co
Guy Fugitt
Clintonville
Wagner names Macy’s chief to city finances panel
Mayor Robert F. Wagner appointed Macy’s president David L. Yunich to New York’s temporary commission on city finances to replace Bernard Gimbel who resigned because of heavy business pressures. The move follows Gimbel’s departure from Gimbel’s department store leadership.
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Macy’s New York
UP1
Gimbel
Robert F. Wagner
Macy’s
David L. Yunich
New York
Bernard Gimbel
Gimbel’s
Turkey Dinner Set By PTA At Maxwell Hill School
About 150 members attended Maxwell Hill Elementary School PTA meeting led by president Tom Canterbury. A Turkey Dinner fundraiser aims to sell 500 tickets for 5 30 to 8 00 pm Saturday at Dry Hill Prosperity Community Building. Tickets cost a low price since all food including turkeys is donated with proceeds for school projects.
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Maxwell Hill
Parent - Teacher Association
Tom Canterbury
PTA
Earl Mann
Dry Hill Prosperity Community
Ott Brown
State Road Commission
Teel Road
Ira Richmond
WVEA
Ralph Conrad
K. S. Lazenby
Conrad
Lazenby
J. L. Denny
John Fotos
Robert Nasby
Smith Forfeits Sum of $328.50
Milton K. Smith of Piney View forfeited bonds totaling 328.50 in City Police Court on drunken driving carrying a concealed weapon and expired license charges. Arrested at 12 05 a m Thursday by city police, the case joins other traffic forfeitures including Peggy Mae Penn 20 fine and Tracy G. Akers 75 bond for speeding and no driver license. A Mabscott woman paid five of twenty dollars, and James P. McDowell 20 for speeding. Total forfeitures cited include 56.25 for drunkenness and various small bonds.
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Milton K. Smith
Piney View
Smith
Mabscott
Peggy Mae Penn
George L. Ballard
Richard Jarrell
James P. McDowell
Chamber Of Commerce Reappoints Two Men Mabscott Fire Rating Upgrade
Mabscott Volunteer Fire Department earned a standard rating from the State Fire Rating Bureau due to new equipment funded by Spring Carnival proceeds. Fire Chief Richard Basham outlined purchases including hoses, high voltage cutters, hose jackets, and a foam extinguisher. The chamber also announced reappointment of Richard Basham and James C Higgins as fire and police commissioners.
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Mabscott
RNS
Mabscott Volunteer Fire Department
State Fire Rating Bureau
Richard Basham
Basham
Abilene police probe dog deaths on patrol
Abilene Texas police chief Warren Dodson ordered an autopsy on Major an 85 pound German shepherd dies on patrol. A second dog died mysteriously three months earlier. Police doubt poisoning as the dogs are trained to attack only their handlers.
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Abilene, Tex
UPI
Abilene
Warren Dodson
Dodson
Ostrich Height and Weight Scale to Eight Feet and 300 Pounds
Britannica notes the male ostrich can reach nearly eight feet in height and weigh as much as 300 pounds. The fact highlights the bird's impressive size and builds a reference point for observers and researchers alike.
Four blood groups recognized by the medical profession
The medical profession recognizes four blood groups: O, A, B and AB. Each type affects transfusion compatibility and clinical testing.
Mabscott okays Beckley Antenna Co cable franchise
Mabscott Town Council approved Beckley Antenna Co operating as Beckley Tele Cable to extend service into Mabscott. Dent and Kennedy said no exclusive rights, nine channels, color capable, local installations on poles, about 20 fee for installation and 5 to 6 monthly, 24 hour repair crew, 5 to 8 local jobs, operation set for January, and local staffed by residents.
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Mabscott
BNS
Mabscott Town
Beckley Antenna Co
Beckley Tele- Cable
Gary Dent
Antenna Company
Beckley
David T. Kennedy
Dent
Kennedy
Harper Road
Willis Gas and Water Works
Democrats Seeking Absentee Voters in West Virginia
West Virginia Democrats have launched an all-out drive to identify about 15,000 potential absentee voters. The effort targets unregistered or inactive voters to boost turnout in upcoming elections. Local party organizers emphasize outreach through calls and mailings to engage eligible residents.
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Washington
UPI
West Virginia
West
Munching Offenders Scorn Forbids Police Hostility
A London magistrate warned against biting or biting attempts by suspects or others, saying munching police officers is to be discouraged. In Philadelphia, Postmaster Lambert armed carriers with a dog repellent to blind attackers briefly. Selsey fishermen complain amateur divers hoard lobsters and crabs, squeezing livelihoods. Britain leads tea consumption per capita with 9.711 pounds, Ireland 8.31, New Zealand 6.84. A firm expo displays wrong phone number in Virginia area, misdirecting clients. West Virginia absentee voting details described with local campaign drive in Washington area offices led by Sen. Byrd, noting 7,000 WV residents in the region and 4,200 voting in the primary.
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Britain
London
UPI
International Tea Committee
Ireland
New Zealand
Taylor
West
London Robbery Call Ends With Overcharged Snuff Customer
Police racing to a London shop on a robbery call encountered an enraged snuff buyer who claimed he was overcharged by two pence.
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London
UPI
Kensington burglary reported to magistrate Babington
London court officials delivered a note to Magistrate Anthony Babington during court stating his Kensington home was burglarized, with items valued at 700 dollars.
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London
UPI
Anthony Babington
Kensington
Real estate deeds filed in Raleigh County clerks office
Deeds on file record of real estate transactions show multiple transfers: Joe Glenn and Mary Ann Kenney to Eddie G and Marcell a O Clay for property at Midway Ridge Street for 5500 dollars. Charles and Colleen Hensley to William McKinley and Clara Ann Hensley for property at Helen Slab Fork District for 1 dollar. Raleigh County Board of Education to C S Fitzwater for property at the F J Good Farm Shady Spring District for 425 dollars. J S Gleason Jr administrator of Veterans Affairs to James C and Mary F Thompson for property in the A E Ford Addition Beckley Town District for 9700 dollars.
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Joe Glenn
Mary Ann Kenney
Eddie G
Marcella O. Clay
Midway
Ridge Street
Charles
Colleen Hensley
William McKinley
Clara Ann Hensley
Helen
Slab Fork
Raleigh County Board of Education
C. S. Fitzwater
F. J. Good
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Mark Twain
Mark Twain High School
Fonda Hawkins
Sec
Paul Thomas
Clarence Sargeant
Hilda Watters
Alvin Trent
James Melton
Gary Maynard
Larry Clark
United Press International
United States
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Leo
Virgo
Scorpio
Aquarius
Publishers Newspaper Syndicate
PTA Group
Crab Orchard
Sophia Road
Crab Orchard-Sophia
Harry Thompson
Thompson’s Drug Store
Chamber of Commerce
Fire Rating Bureau
William Sigmund
James C. Higgins
Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce
Beckley College
W. A. Thornhill III
Chamber
W. C. McMahan
Nash Campbell
Beckley Antenna Company
B. C. Sisk
Rucker Cline
Sisk
SRC
Dogwood Lane
Mabscott School
North London
Frank Milton
Philadelphia
Anthony Lambert
Lambert
Selsey
England
Ibs
Borden's Instant Chocolate
Jack Frost
Valley Bell Milk
CDM Coffee
City Park
Universal Corporation
S. Kanawha Ph
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