Underwood hints he may back Sprouse over Moore in WV race
In a Charleston TV interview Republican ex governor Cecil Underwood appeared sympathetic to Democrat Jim Sprouse, subtly endorsing him over Republican Arch Moore Jr. The remarks, paraphrased from a tape later to be distributed by the State Democratic Executive Committee, suggest Underwood's influence could tilt party dynamics and threaten Moore’s campaign.
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Charleston
Jim Sprouse
Cecil Underwood
Underwood
Democrat Sprouse
Arch Moore Jr
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Labor
Sprouse
W. W. Barron
Statehouse
Moore
Huntington
Board of Public Works
West Virginia
Magro Faces Loss of One Job Over Dual Posts
Morgantown officials weigh a 1968 amendment barring assistant prosecutors from serving as attorney for other political subdivisions for pay. Mike Magro may lose one post as city solicitor or as county assistant prosecuting attorney. Prosecutor Kenneth Kincaid seeks Attorney General interpretation, noting Magro has served well but could resign one post if required.
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Mike Magro
Magro
Kenneth Kincaid
Kincaid
Jesse Jaco
Morgantown
Elmer W. Prince
County Board of Education
Mike
Donnie Smiles Thank You Morgantown Readers Send Cards
Five year old Donnie Moats battling leukemia smiles for the first time after three days in University Hospital. Morgantown Post readers sent 220 cards and $27 in gifts to Room 6605 boosting his spirits while tests await results. Donnie’s mother Mrs. Clifford Moats noted the paper photo brought smiles and readers’ kindness from Morgantown Kingwood Masontown Pt Marion and other areas. His siblings Brenda Jimmy and Kevin are with relatives in Ohio as the family awaits discharge plans.
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Morgantown Post
Donnie Moats
Clifford Moats
Rt. 8
Donnie
University Hospital
Pediatrics Ward
Robin Hood
Oron Jacobs
Granville
Chestnut Ridge
Ruby Meyers
Denver
Colo
Jacobs
Family fined $58.50 for illegal hunting license use
John Shultz Sr and Jr, residents of Morgantown, were fined $24 each plus fees totaling 58.50 after being informed they needed nonresident licenses. They had purchased resident licenses at $5.25 each, believing state residence time allowed.
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Cooper's Rock
Shultz
Court of Justice of the Peace
William Bowers
Shultz Sr
Justice Bowers
John Shultz Sr
John Shultz Jr
City Uses Tax Bonanza to Balance Budgets in Morgantown
Morgantown ended the year with general fund spending of 986167 dollars, aided by 136000 dollars in higher than expected revenue and a new balance that pushed revenue for the fund over the 1 million mark to 1032466 dollars. Extra disbursements favored Sanitation and two other departments, while cuts in other areas helped offset costs. the city also boosted garbage and business rates to restore the Sanitation Fund to solvency.
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Morgantown
James A. Ashburn
Sanitation Fund
Ashburn
Sanitation Department
New Vocational Rehabilitation Offices Open in Preston Area
Michael A. Oliverio announces the new State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation offices will open tomorrow at 13S High Street. The relocated facilities will better serve Preston and Monongalia counties residents, moving from the Citizens Building. Phone number 292-7362.
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State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
High St
Michael A. Oliverio
Preston
Monongalia
Citizens
Democrats Seek Severance Tax and Bond Support
FAIRMONT delegates at the Democratic State Convention endorsed a 51 page platform urging constitutional revision, education system overhaul, severance tax, election law reform, gun control, and the November road bond proposal. It proposes six constitutional amendments, new road oversight bodies, civil service for most state workers, shift to alt revenue sources, and tuition guidance for WV students.
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Fairmont
Justice of the Peace
West Virginia
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Mary Moats
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Sterling Tubular Products
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