Bridge Collapse Haunts Civil Defense Director
Charleston based Miles from his Statehouse office, John A. Wilson recalls the December 15 1967 Silver Bridge collapse that killed forty six and to this day haunts him. He notes the strong nationwide response and remembers early life at the bridge site and dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Sadd
Charleston
W. Va
UPI
Pt. Pleasant
Statehouse
John A
Andy) Wilson
Methusiah
Silver Bridge
Wilson
Mason County Civil Defense
Gallipolis
Ohio
Reconstruction and community resolve after the Point Pleasant disaster
In the weeks after the Point Pleasant bridge collapse WV, Wilson recalls coordinated rescue efforts led by the West Central West Virginia Community Association. Volunteers from multiple agencies and states assisted dragging operations, with industry supplying gear and a strong police presence maintaining order. Amid loss, the town reshaped its future, planning four lane highways, better schools and recreation as growth begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Gallipolis
Hubbard Proposes Law to Publish Juvenile Offenders Names
State Sen. Chester Hubbard of Ohio County proposed a bill to allow newspapers radio and TV to publish the names of juvenile offenders convicted of willful destruction of property doubling as a crackdown on juvenile crime. The plan would remove the $300 parental responsibility fine and tighten enforcement while shifting publishing consent from courts. Supporters include Sen. William Tompos and others from Wheeling.
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Wheeling
W. Va
UPI
Chester Hubbard
Rohio County
Hubbard
Panhandle
William Tompos
Hancock County
Dell
Fred Grewe Jr
George Beneke
George Seibert
100 Mile Clean-up On Elk River Launches in West Virginia
The largest river clean-up in West Virginia begins along about 100 miles of the Elk River. Director T. R Pete Samsell of the State Department of Natural Resources says about 1,000 workers will operate through August if needed to make the Elk River cleaner and prettier. Eleven work units are placed from the river mouth at Charleston upstream. Property owners granted access before the effort started. The program targets removing beer cans, old autos, refrigerators, and abandoned stoves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
UPI
West Virginia
Elk River
T. R
Pete’’ Samsell
State Department of Natural Resources
Kanawha
Prosperity of State Was Deliberate Plan
Gov. Hulett Smith said West Virginia's current prosperity comes from a deliberate innovative plan to attract new plants. He spoke at Decorator Industries dedication in Mannington about the plant boosting employment and growth, noting drapes produced were donated to Marion County schools after his earlier appearance at the state Democratic convention in Fairmont.
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Sheriff's Deputies
Wayne County
Wilson
Mississippi
State Board of Probation and Parole
Point Pleasant
Mannington
W. Va
UPI
Hulett Smith
West Virginia
Decorator Industries, Inc
Smith
Fairmont
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Civil Defense
Elmer Beckett
Pikeville, Ky
West Central West Virginia Community Association
Corps of Engineers
Coast Guard
State Road Commission
Bureau of Public Roads
State Police
Samsell
Dominion Post
Willey Street
Richwood Ave
Thorofare
Willey St
University Ave
University Avenue
Armour
U. S
U. S. Govt
Betty Crocker
Masneo
Potato Buds Hills Bros. Coffee Hills Bros
Seaxs
Lquid Press
Wilkinson Sword
Blases
Bkie
Vimccoo
Ks Ofs
Thorofass
Reymer's Blennd
Laver
Jar
Hanover
Tib
Jor
Smucker's Strawberry Products Jelly
Rogers’ Pharmacies
High St
Holland Ave
Westover
Bell & Howell
Selec Bell
Howell
Bell
NEM
Superior Photo Service, Inc
Brockway Ave
Municipal Swimming Pool
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