Letter From Charleston by Thomas Knight
Dominion Post correspondent analyzes Governor Smith's administration, arguing it mirrors the prior Barron era with lingering influence from Trent, Elmore, Sawyers, and Gore. It details Robertson’s reach, staff loyalties, and ongoing political maneuvering at the Statehouse ahead of open primaries and elections.
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Thomas Knight
Dominion Post Capital
Smith
Wally Barron
Barron
Curtis Trent
Jack Nuckels
Trent
Statehouse
Clarence Elmore
Burl Sawyers
Truman Gore
Netherlands
State Office of Public Information
Hardman
C. Donald Robertson
Robertson
Harrison Everett
Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
ABC
Everett
Cy Hammil
SRC
Sawyers
Hammil
Joe Peters
Board of Public Works
Red Davis
The
Beer Commission
Cletus Hanley
Workman's Compensation
Clarence Johnson
Institutions Commission
Larry Barker
Labor Department
James Sprouse
State Tax Commission
Sprouse
Paul Kaufman
University to dedicate Mountainlair activities center weekend
The University plans a six point seven million dollar dedication weekend for Mountainlair with Friday tours, an art exhibit, and a 6 p.m. recognition dinner by Donovan Bond. Saturday features a 12 30 p.m. dedication luncheon with Richard E. Stewart and a 3 30 p.m. outdoor concert at Student Plaza. Sunday concludes with an outdoor concert and open houses sponsored by Mortar Board and Mountain.
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Mountainlair
WVU
Francis Celentano
University of Washington
Donovan Bond
Chuck Rosen
Richard E. Stewart
New York State
Ralph Bean
WVU Board of Governors
West
Mortar Board
Mountain
Belcastro
Electric Liturgy at Wesley Methodist Easter service
An Easter liturgy at Wesley Methodist Church led by West Virginia University Campus Ministers and The Mind Garage features contemporary music and ecumenical participation. Father Richard Marold delivers the sermon with readings prayers and creeds as the community gathers for a shared celebration of New Life in Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia University
Mind Garage
Campus Ecumenical Council
Wesley Methodist Church
Morgantown Post
Mountaineer Spirit
Michael Paine
Jesus Christ
Richard Marold
C.S.P
St. John's Parish
Trinity Episcopal Church
Clarksburg
Church of St. Stephen and the Incarnation
Washington, D.C
Princeton University
Princeton
N.J
Morgantown Civil Rights Meeting Urges Open Housing
Morgantown residents packed an University discussion on civil rights with about 600 people where David Chappell of the Human Relations Commission urged students to join a petition drive to push City Council to consider open housing. He asked Morgantown to show the love Dr. King spoke of and to start next Tuesday night.
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Morgantown
Martin Luther) King
King
Point Marion
Mr. Blue
Dr. King
Blue
Benjamin James
Commission
James
Methodist
Jerry Rector
Rector
Commission Predossessor
Corpse Found In River Near Seneca Street Westover
A young man in a brown shirt was found by a passing boat motorist in the Monongahela River near Seneca Street Westover. Rescue teams from Westover Morgantown and Granville searched for hours with boats and floodlights but the body remained unfound. The search resumes at 8 a.m. with multiple agencies involved.
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Monongahela River
Seneca Street
Westover
James Rose
Monongahela Avenue
Joseph Janco
Morgantown
Granville
Rose
Janco
Westover Police
State Police
Hundred
John M. Snider
Keg Hunt Set Today at Mont Chateau Lodge
The Easter weekend at Mont Chateau Lodge features a three day celebration beginning with a 3 to 5 p.m. egg hunt on lodge grounds open to day visitors and guests. Prizes go to most eggs and hidden prize eggs. Punch is served and a kiddie movie follows in the Activities Building.
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Mont Chateau Lodge
Local Girl Scouts Build Headquarters at Camp Cheat Road
Construction starts on a new concrete block camp headquarters on the Cheat Road site replacing Eastmont Hospital. The 38 by 60 foot building serves as a base for Mountaineer District scouts in Monongalia and Preston counties and can house up to two dozen girls overnight. First use will be June 17 20 and 24 27 with 150 local day campers.
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Cheat Road
Eastmont Hospital
Southwestern Pennsylvania Girl Scout Council
Mountaineer District
Monongalia
Preston
Clarence Matthews
The
Council Camp Development
James G. Tilton
Pittsburgh
Darold McCrossen
Sharlee McCrossen
Pennsylvania
United Fund
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Charleston
Chauncey Browning Jr
Howard Carson
D-Fayette
Sprouse and Kaufman
Brooks Townes
Drummond Chapel
New Catholic Church
University Avenue
Star City
Blacksville
Wesley
By Rebecca Lee Smith
Joe Janco
Girl Scouts
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