WVU PRT Chief Heads to Japan to discuss system
Dr Samy E G Elias WVU chairman of industrial engineering and Morgantown PRT designer travels to Japan this week to discuss the PRT concept with Tokyo University civil engineering professor Dr Y Yasushima and Japan Ministry of Transport advisory committee. Over 60 Japanese officials have toured Morgantown to inspect WVUIs PRT safety features.
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Samy E. G. Elias
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Japan
Elias
Y. Yasushima
Tokyo University
Ministry of Transport
WVUI
Audubon Society eyes annual bird census meeting planned
The Mountaineer Chapter of the National Audubon Society will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in Room 1001 Agricultural Science Hall to discuss the Christmas Bird Count. William Wylie will be guest speaker on census procedures and areas to cover. Counters should call Dr. Edwin Michael at 293 4797 or 599 0925.
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Mountaineer
National Audubon Society
Agricultural Science Hall
William Wylie
Edwin Michael
United States
Fish and Wildlife Department
Morgantown
Common Cause urges reform of United States Congress
Common Cause advocates congressional reform urging accountability and open government. Local coordinator CARMICHAELS Pennsylvania and public call via Robert Shields urge citizens to contact their senators and representatives after John W. Gardner’s Washington hearings on reorganization. He cites money and secrecy as core issues hindering Congress as an equal partner among branches.
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U.S. Congress
Common Cause
Robert Shields
Webster Ave
Shields
National Common Cause
John W. Gardner
Washington
Gardner
Congress
Salvation Army kettles pull best day despite rain
Collections yesterday at Salvation Army kettles were the best so far with Capt. William Crabson reporting 474.10 dollars raised. World War II veterans staffed the stations as rain limited foot traffic. Season totals reach 2545.38 dollars.
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Salvation Army
William Crabson
Crabson
David Morgan Named to Associate Deanship at WVU
Dr. David Z. Morgan, former assistant dean and medicine associate professor at West Virginia University, is promoted to associate dean of medicine. Dean Dr. Frank McKee notes the move expands his teaching and administrative duties. Morgan earned a BA in 1948, a BS in 1950, an MD in 1952, and joined WVU in 1964.
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David Z. Morgan
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Morgan
Frank McKee
School of Medicine
Dean McKee
WVU
Medical College of Virginia
Steel Workers ratify contract at Diamond Shamrock plant
Members of United Steel Workers Local 6889 voted to approve a new contract with Diamond Shamrock Chemical Co. near Kingwood. Union President Reed Stanton said workers would return on the early Sunday shift after about 57 employees remained on strike since the contract expired at midnight November 2.
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Kingwood
United Steel Workers of America
Diamond Shamrock Chemical Co
Reed Stanton
Truman Improves but Remains in Critical Condition
President Truman shows slow improvement as doctors report a slightly better cardiac status and clearer breathing. He was rushed to Research Hospital with congested lungs, with vital signs including a 110 pulse and 99.6 temperature, while his daughter notes he answers simply and remains under careful medical care.
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Graham
Truman
Research Hospital
Missouri
Eniel
Talks Continue as Kissinger Seeks Early Vietnam Peace
Kissinger and North Vietnam negotiators met near Paris after a Washington pledge to push for a quick peaceful settlement. Fighting flared in South Vietnam while Moscow signed a new aid deal with Hanoi. A WVU professor joined Appalachian Journal advisory board as an Aurora youth remained critical after a hunting accident.
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Hanoi
Nixon
Kissinger
Gif-sur- Yvette
Paris
South Vietnam
Maurice Schumann
Vietnam
Hanoi Radio
North Vietnam
U.S
Moscow
Soviet Union
Washington
le Duc Tho
Xuan Thuy
Mystery of Deadly Crash Near Midway Deepens
Investigators question a directional guidance system after a twin engine Aero Commander and a United jet collided in the Chicago area. A private plane missed approach and a 180 degree turn preceded the crash. Five homes were damaged and two survivors described the interior as dark after impact.
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United Plane
Lamb
Whitehouse
Washington
NTSB
Charles Miller
Harold Metcalfe
Marvin Anderson
Chicago
Anderson
Metcalfe
Morgantown Youth Center Plans Daylong Tournament
Dan Payne director of the Morgantown Youth Center announces a 1 p.m. tournament with ping-pong pool chess and checkers. Three age groups 10 12 13 15 and 16 18 compete for first second and third place trophies. late entries accepted Sunday.
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Morgantown
Payne
Strauss Campaign Faces Reform Split Among Voters
Strauss campaigns on commitment to party reforms expanding voice for women, blacks, and youths, while opponents claim his support rests on anti reform sentiment.
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Strauss
Education honors society initiates 15 at WVU chapter
Kappa Delta Pi initiates 15 new members at West Virginia University. Initiates hold at least a 3.5 GPA. Local inductees include Patricia N. Smith and Patricia Tuchi education graduate students and Mary Louise Engle, family resources junior from Bruceton Mills.
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Kappa Delta Pi
Education
West Virginia University
Patricia N. Smith
Patricia Tuchi
Eastern Ave
Mary Louise Engle
Family Resources
Bruceton Mills
Obituaries for John Wright Taylor Martha Braithwood and Helena Kay Smith
John Wright Taylor 54 of Jonesboro Tennessee died after a short illness in Johnson City. Survived by his wife El Leonore Foltz Taylor a son John Michael Taylor Cleveland Ohio a daughter Charee Cambis Richmond Virginia and two grandchildren Funeral services planned in Johnson City. Martha Ann Braithwood 79 of Rowlesburg died December 8 at West Virginia University Hospital born July 31 1893 in Pottsville Pennsylvania. Survived by son James E Braithwood Rowlesburg two daughters Margaret Charles Worring Rowlesburg and Lorraine Sheets Tunnelton one brother James Fowle Pontiac Michigan 12 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements and church support requested in Rowlesburg. Helena Kay Smith 59 of 473 White Avenue died Friday morning at Monongalia General Hospital born January 8 1913 in Bower parents Robert and Aldha Green Smith member of Jehovah Witnesses and a nurse's aide at University. Survived by son Charles E. Smith Cleveland one brother Hughes Smith California and one grandchild.
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John Wright Taylor
Jonesboro
Tenn
Johnson City
West Virginia
Ira
Blanche Wright Taylor
el Leonore Foltz Taylor
John Michael Taylor
Cleveland
Ohio
Charee Cambis
Richmond
Point Marion
American Legion
Martha Ann Braithwood
Rowlesburg
West Virginia University Hospital
Pottsville
Charles A. Foyle
Johannah Bolin Foyle
James E. Braithwood
Margaret Charles Worring
Vernon Lorraine Sheets
Tunnelton
James Fowle
Pontiac
Mich
Alford A. Braithwood
Helena Kay Smith
White Ave
Monongalia General Hospital
Bower
Robert and
Aldha Green Smith
Jehovah Witnesses
University Hospital
Charles E. Smith
Huges Smith
California
Funeral Notices from Rowlesburg Area
Martha Ann Braithwood 79 of Rowlesburg died Friday December 8 1972 burial Aurora Cemetery Bowlesburg Oliver W Butler 78 of Forest Ave died December 7 1972 services December 11 at 1 pm Dering's Funeral Home Helena Kay Smith 59 of White Ave died December 8 1972 services December 11 10:30 am at Dering's Funeral Home with Jehovah Witnesses burial East Oak Grove Cemetery
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Braithwood
Martha Ann
Rowlesburg
Walter B. Burke
Christ United Methodist
Butler
Oliver W
Forest Ave
Dering
Funeral Home
Arnold Husk
East Oak Grove
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Lohmann
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Carmichaels
Pennsylvania
Harold R. Ely
Waynesburg
David Morgan
Denver
Rures
Great Lakes Region
North
Mid Atlantic States
Davis
Region Magazine
Appalachia
Lloyd Davis
Appalachian Journal
Appalachian State University
North Carolina
Appalachian Review
Kolvach
David Allen Kolvach
Aurora
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