WVU study shows 40.6 percent of Morgantown area dollars
A landmark WVU commissioned study finds the university community accounts for 40.6 percent of local purchasing. The $67.5 million in 1970 71 spending generated about $25.9 million in additional area income, with results announced by WVU President James G. Harlow at a Morgantown meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Martin
Dominion Post
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Daniel C. Hilger
John P. Blair
WVU
James G. Harlow
Hilger-Blair
NEED ANSWERS column from Dominion Post to cut red tape
Cooperative public service column answers readers questions on local issues. This batch covers Morgantown Humane Society activities at 296-5607, Legal Aid limits for students, Neighborhood Youth Corps details with eligibility and call numbers 292-0662 and 292-1391, and Congressman Staggers address at 2366 Rayburn Ho Office Bail Washington. Morgantown Area Recycling Group runs a collection today at Merchants Bank lot from 3:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Post
Need Council
Neighborhood Youth Corps
Nyc
Morgantown Area Recycling Group
Merchants Bank
Schools lack fire alarm systems in county facilities
The state fire marshal's spring report flags nearly 30 county schools as lacking approved fire alarm systems. Superintendent Lawrence G. Derthick Jr. says installation was not required when the schools were built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Constantine
Dominion Post
Lawrence G. Derthick Jr
Kidney Transplant Benefit Aims to Save Richard Boyce
Richard Boyce of Morgantown seeks a $25,000 life-saving kidney transplant. A benefit show by local country western performers is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Morgantown High School. Tickets cost $2 for adults and $1.75 for children, with concessions and donations welcomed for those unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Boyce
Grafton
Richard
Morgantown High School
Aduits
Adrian M. Boyce
Cleveland
Ohio
David M. Duff
Danielson, Conn
First National Bank
Boyce
Taylor County
Wanda’ Roth
Morgantown
Green Valley Pioneers
United Fund drive edges toward goal in Monongalia County
The Monongalia County United Fund 1972 campaign stands at 193 219 dollars, about 1 000 dollars above last week but short of the 220 000 dollar goal. Harriett Hess, managing director, expects a possible 2 000 dollar increase by year end if loose ends are tied, noting coal miners have not yet been solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Heaster
Dominion Post
Monongalia, County
Harriett Hess
United Fund
United Mine Worker
Tony Constantine
Councilmen stick to parking plan
Three City Councilmen defend a ban on bagging downtown parking meters saying it is not meant to hurt business. Downtown Action Council and delivery services say the measures could cut revenue and curb services. The debate follows a second realignment of High Street spaces and proposed removal of firing restrictions during rush hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Young
Dominion Post
Downtown Action Council
DAC
Paul Rrevillian
Council
Salvation Army seeks Christmas relief for large needy families
The Salvation Army aims to aid families with multiple children through food baskets and toys during its annual Christmas relief drive. Brig. H. L. Ulyat reports about 550 families have applied in Monongalia and Preston counties, with 130 families having six or more children, and warns that demand exceeds last year as funds from kettles and mail gifts are needed.
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Salvation Army
Brig. H. L. Ulyat
Monongalia
Preston
Ulyat
Also Mentioned on This Page
College and University Business
Institute
Humane Society
Legal Aid Society
North Central W.W. Legal Aid Society
University Service
Congressman Staggers
Rayburn Ho
Washington, D.C
Recycling Group
David Duff
Michael R. Delardas
Central Elementary
Derthick
Board of Education
Morgantown High
Star City
Westover Elementary
Westover Junior High
Sabraton
Granville
Osage
Cassville
Riverside
Oak Grove
Easton
Woodburn
Clay Battelle
Morgantown Junior High
Wadestown
Blacksville
Evansdale
North Pole
Pursglove
George Mills
Rebecca Sowell
Rebecca
Robert Sowell
United Fund Executive Board
Oon
Hotel Morgan
Hope Natural Gas Co
Morgantown Post
Howard Weiss
Florida
Harold Weiss
The
Department of Welfare
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