John Fox presses WV campaign in Charleston week
West Virginia politics heat up as John Fox plans a Charleston swing this week and a forthcoming TV appearance may signal his gubernatorial ambitions. The piece notes scrutiny of Fox’s appeal to voters, the role of party support, and anticipated comments from Governor Smith and James Sprouse amid a broader discussion of age, image, and modern campaigning in the state.
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Charleston
John Fox
West Virginia
Fox
Kanawha County
Jay Rockefeller
C. Donald Robertson
Hulett Smith
Shirley Temple
Donald Duck
James Sprouse
Smith
Brazil
Sprouse
Democratic Party
W. W. Barron
Barron
U. S
Gentleman Farmer
Wcoster Springs
Hans McCourt
Clarence Johnson
John Kelly
County's Adult Education Expands Courses Across Morgantown Area
Wiles County announces a broad adult education program for the next term with courses at Morgantown and Clay-Battelle high schools starting September 14. Registration runs August 28 to September 14. Programs cover basic education, sewing, interior decorating, math for parents, business English, woodworking, furniture repair, typing, agriculture, horticulture, welding, distributive education, and carpentry. A new retailing course is offered with Downtown Action Council, taught by Jack Porter. Fees apply for most classes. basic education is free. Minimum enrollment is 12 per class. locations may shift with registrations.
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Board of Education
Morgantown
Clay-Battelle
Ray M. Kesler
Edgewood Street
Downtown Action Council
Jack Porter
West Virginia University
Kesler
Pennsylvania Man Killed By Rail Section In Road Accident
Melvin W. Campbell, 33, of Fairbanks, Pa., died yesterday when a section of iron railroad track fell while he was loading it onto a truck near Route 166 Republic. His body was sent to Uniontown Hospital for autopsy. Waynesburg troopers reported three minor crashes Friday causing nearly $3,000 damage and no injuries.
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Melvin W. Campbell
Fairbanks
Campbell
Republic
Uniontown Hospital
Waynesburg
One Accident in City Saturday Police Report
City police report a minor accident Saturday with damages estimated at 475. A car driven by Everett Wolfe, 19, of 920 Weaver Street, struck a parked car owned by Babylene Younger of 1139 Richwood Avenue on Richwood Avenue.
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Everett Wolfe
Weaver St
Richwood Avenue
Babylene Younger
Richwood Ave
Health official warns hepatitis risk from county sewage issues
Monongalia County Health Director Dr J A Wiles said conditions favor hepatitis spread and the county has avoided cases. He cited survey results showing about 65 percent of Deckers Creek area homes with sewage disposal trouble and noted serious pollution problems near Dent's Run Westover and Scott's Run. He urged forming a single public service district to manage sewage countywide and suggested regional plants or Morgantown's treatment facility could help outlying areas.
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Monongalia County
J. A. Wiles
Deckers Creek
Wiles
Dent's Run
Westover
Scott's Run
Canyon
County Fair Record Soars With Week of Events
The Monon gahu County Fair ends after a gala week featuring a Western Horse Show. Attendance is described as tremendous and expected to set a record, capped by a fireworks display. Highlights include a Fair Queen Ball, Miss Beverly Beavers named queen, a Morgantown High School Band concert, fountain dedication, Farmers Day livestock auctions, a water melon eating contest, a tale show, and a Senior Citizens Day variety show.
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Monongahu County
Beverly Beavers
Morgantown High’ School
Lions’ Club
Winfield Fair Opens Tuesday Parade Marks Start
The eighth Winfield District Fair at Bunner Ridge in Marion County will officially open Tuesday with a 6 30 p.m. parade to kick off the event.
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Winfield
Bunner Ridge
Marion County
Rescue near Deep Creek Lake ends with child rushed to hospital
RESCUED OAKLAND Md Kim Ann Hagwood two year old was rushed to Garrett Memorial Hospital after nearly drowning yesterday in Deep Creek Lake near here. Kim Ann was visiting with her parents from Manasas Va No details were available.
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Oakland
Kim Ann Hagwood
Garrett Memorial Hospital
Deep Creek Lake
Here
Kim Ann
Mansas
Morgantown Soldier Prepares for Vietnam Assignment
Morgantown area serviceman writes about basic training at Fort Gordon and Fort Jackson, medical schooling at Fort Sam Houston, and flight to Vietnam era drills. He recalls drill instructors, helicopter medical care, and evac plans, noting Vietnam readiness and the value of Army medical training.
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Morgantown
Fort Jackson
S.C
Fort Gordon
Vietijpam
Asia
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Texas
Fort Hood
Caraman
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Harry Hoffman
Morgantown Golf and Country Club
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Spraggs
Donald F. Powell
Santa Susana
Cal
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Wind Ridge
Clarence Chariton
Nar Ave
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Ohio
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