National District Attorneys Conference confronts rioting myths
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS WV The National District Attorneys Association conference here tackles rumors of national riots and the press role in handling turmoil. Detroit prosecutor Cahalan and Newark and Atlanta colleagues urge restraint and legal safeguards, with calls for delayed bonds and no early offender release until disturbances end. Speakers note riots can occur anywhere if ignored, and race issues affect all communities.
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National District Attorneys Association
West Virginia
Newark
Detroit
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
William Cahalan
West
New Jersey
Brendan Byrne
United States
Robert Byrd
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Herb Henderson
Huntington
Byrd
Henderson
Smith
Wilt Appointed Associate Chief of UF Campaign
James F. Wilt 48 of Route 1 is named associate chairman of the Monongalia County United Fund drive by chairman Richard A. Raese. Wilt will reorganize and recruit businessmen, aiming for a quick fall campaign and a higher annual total than last year. He manages Morgantown division of Monongahela Power Co and is active in local groups and the Church of Christ.
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James F. Wilt
Route 1
Monongalia County United Fund Drive
Richard A. (Dyke) Raese
Mr. Wilt
United Fund
Wilt
Iun
United Fund Workers
Morgantown
Monongahela Power Co
Fairmont
Rivesville
Chamber of Commerce
Camp Muffly
Morgantown High
Guardsmen Begin Riot Control Training in West Virginia
Members of the West Virginia National Guard detachment depart from normal schedules for two weekends of riot control drills. Troop E, 2nd Reconnaissance Squadron, 150th Armored Cavalry joins a statewide mandatory session under orders from President Lyndon Johnson as instructors have trained in the prior weeks.
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West Virginia National Guard
Kenneth Travis
Travis
National Guard
Mileground Armory
West Virginia University to Broadcast WWVU-TV Channel 24
State Purchasing Director Clarence E. Johnson announced a 1.61 million contract for installing a television broadcasting system at West Virginia University. General Electric of Syracuse won the equipment contract, with WWVU-TV a key part of a statewide educational network. federal and state funds cover 100 percent in combined HEW and Appalachian Commission grants plus state matching.
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Clarence E. Johnson
West Virginia University
West Virginia
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Appalachian Regional Commission
HEW
Court to Get Petitions Asking PSD on Monday
Charles Lloyd of Delslow appears before Monongalia County Court Monday with petitions bearing over 130 signatures to create a Public Service District for Deckers Creek communities. Support from Dr. I A Wiles and officials backs the drive, which may lead to two PSDs eastern and western, with a governing board if approved.
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PSD
Charles Lloyd
Delslow
Monongalia
Deckers Creek
Lloyd
I. A. Wiles
Wiles
James Woodford
Melvin Rexroad
Tyrone Road
Rock Forge
Delislow
Brookhaven
Cassville
Osage
Even Police Not Exempt From Rainy Day Crashes
A rash of auto accidents on rainy roads injures several and causes property damage across Tyrone Road and Cheat Lake Road areas. Barbara Hood and William Pyle were hurt and treated at University Hospital. Hood’s car was demolished. Police investigator W Z Sparks collided after an earlier crash. A Sanitary truck and a Morgantown man faced injuries and charges, while a Grafton man sustained two leg fractures after a wall strike on Route 119.
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Tyrone Road
Barbara Hood
Ligioner
William W. Pyle
Indiana
Pyle
Tri-State Oil Co
University Hospital
Miss Hood
W. Z. Sparks
Norman Dalton
Dellslow
Robert Miles
Osage
University Avenue
Prairie Avenue
Cheat Lake Road
William Belasky
Butler
University ‘Hospital
Morgantown
Fredrick E. King
Rt. 119
Grafton
Grafton City Hospital
Parkview
John Shingleton
Jaycees Plan Recreation Facilities Along Hartman Run Road
Morgantown Jaycees outline seven park projects along Hartman Run Road near the Municipal Airport, with Areas 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 to host picnics trails benches and fire places. The plan includes WING PARK TABLE TOP PARK BEACON PARK PROJECT FACE LIFT THE RAVINE AREA VII and aims to beautify the airport with donated materials and city cooperation.
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Jaycees Plan
Hartman Run Road
Morgantown Jaycees
James A. Ash
Ean Tucker
Jaycees
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