Fallout as Fox withdraws from West Virginia governor race
Charleston reports a Democratic panic after former Attorney General John Fox declines the gubernatorial bid and appears to leave the Establishment scrambling. The piece previews Wally Barron as kingmaker, Sprouse’s leadership, and looming Republican interest led by Arch Moore Jr. with Byrd and Huntington events noted.
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Readers Favor U S Withdrawal in Viet Nam Opinion
The Sunday Dominion Post reports that 76.2 percent of readers agree with Dr. Howard Zinn that U S forces should be withdrawn from Viet Nam. Opinions split as admit mistake, deescalate, or escalate in a reader survey.
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County U Join For Program
A new program linking WVU social work students with Monongalia County Family Services Association begins this fall. Under Mary C. Barnes, the plan places students in local service work from Sept. 5 to strengthen family services and provide field training.
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Monongalia County
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Michael Tomasky
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Barnes
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Senior Center Plans Busy Week in Morgantown
Morgantown's Senior Center outlines a week of activities including a Monday bus trip to Clarksburg with 31 attendees and a luncheon, crafts at 1 p.m., a Tuesday morning bowling outing, table games at 1 p.m., a covered dish luncheon at noon, Thursday crafts with ceramics and woodworking, and Friday evening ceramics time.
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Six Injured In County Accidents Across Morgantown Area
Six people were injured in Monongalia County accidents Saturday. A head on crash on U S 199 near Morgantown involved Richard Minor and Phylis Burlina, with two passengers hurt but not seriously. Other incidents included a sleep crash on Richwood Ave and a car pedestrian collision on University Avenue. Damages ranged up to $1,000, and some drivers faced citations.
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Morgantown
Richard Minor
Marion
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Berwin
III
James Marshall
Caryl Haley
University Hospital
Stewart Street
Spencer
Coopers Rocks
Emil Frere
Kingwood St
Stewart St
John Lucas
Vietnam Hero Weds Mary Elaine Shepherd in Westover
Maj. Michael Perino a 12 year Air Force veteran with 517 Vietnam missions and numerous decorations married Miss Mary Elaine Shepherd in St. Theresa's Church Westover. The 35 year old Sterling Illinois native spoke of relief at returning home and noted the ceremony changed his war memories, with possible future assignment to Japan.
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Sally Shepherd
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Washington, D.C
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Shooting Mishap in Pennsylvania Injures Man in Roadside Incident
Edward A Kosisko, 24, of New Salem, Pa., was shot in the right shoulder while walking on Route 112 in Mellen Township Fay ette County last night. The bullet, fired during a crow hunt by George Dressel or Darwin Strauff, bounced from a tree limb and struck him. Kosisko is in fair condition at University Hospital. The case is with the Game Commission with no charges filed yet.
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Gerlad Allen Hunt
Core
Donna M. Holly
Aston St
Robert E. Spencer
Junction St
Fayette County
Edward A. Kosisko
New Salem
Mr. Kosisko
Menallan Township
George Dressel
Darwin Strauff
Game Commission
Four Hurt in Route 26 Two-Vehicle Crash Near Tunnelton
A two vehicle collision on Route 26 near Tunnelton sent four people to Preston Memorial Hospital. Robert Lines 30 his wife Phyllis 25 their daughter Mary 3 all of Tunnelton and Delbert Benson 25 of Kingwood were treated and released after the crash.
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Tunnelton
Preston Memorial Hospital
Robert Lines
Phyllis
Mary
Delbert Benson
Monongalia County Republicans Roast Draws 125 at Vance Arnett Farm
About 125 attendees met at the Vance Arnett Farm in Georgetown for a Monongalia County Republicans Corn Roast on Friday evening. Chairman Paul Trevillian announced the next event would be in Union District in September.
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Morgantown High Enrollment Expected to Top 1700
Principal Scott H. Davis urged unregistered Morgantown High students to enroll by Monday as they prepare for a record term. He projects 1700 plus students, with 1,800 scheduled this summer and about 110 sophomores needing space.
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