Christmas List From Charleston Readers
A satirical year end letter lists numerous named West Virginia political figures and insiders, assigning humorous or ironic “gifts” for 1972. Names include Clarence Johnson, George Randall, Darrell McGraw, Carmine Cann, Ivor Boiarsky, Marion Shifler, Rockefeller, Peter Thaw, Bob McDonough, and Jay. The piece weaves politics, state roles, and playful barbs into a year end roster. The note references Summersville, Charleston, and state agencies with a playful political tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summersville
Darrell McGraw
Jack Canfield
Paul Crabtree
Hulett Smith
Santa
Yale
Biggs-Johnson-Withrow
Donald Robertson
Ned Watson
Miles Stanley
Carmine Cann
Ivor Boiarsky
Marion Shifler
Labor
Stanley
N.A.M
Jim Sprouse
Carpin
Arch
Clarence Martin
Bill Moreland
Lloyd Jackson
Paul Kaufman
Jay
Rockefeller
Michael McClister
Donovan McClure
Peter Thaw
Kennedy
Pete
Bob McDonough
Carl Carey
Merry
Carl
Carole Casdorph
Chuck Haden
Statehouse
Gop Haven
John Callebs
Bob Bailey
State
Denzil Gainer
Bob Cochran
John Kelly
Gus Douglas
Phares
WVEA
Judge Orders Liquor Returned To Clubs In Raids
Circuit Judge Don J. Eddy ruled the Owls Club and Club 7 not guilty of illegal liquor possession and ordered 124 fifths, chairs, and stools returned from State Police seizures. Indictments for illegal possession were dismissed. other gambling charges and pending matters involving El-Ci Club were addressed. Paula Riggleman, 32, found beaten at Elk Building Apartments in Clarksburg with autopsy planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don J. Eddy
Owls Club
Walnut Street
Club 7
Osage
Monongalia County
Eddy
S. J
Sam) Angotti
El-Ci Club
Angotti
Dominion Post
El-Ci
Donald L. Lake
State Police
Leo
James Spiroff
Club
David Spiroff
Kenneth Kincaid
Clarksburg
Elk Building
Paula Riggleman
Morgantown Council Weighs TOPICS Traffic Plan Prospects
Morgantown City Council members discuss the federally financed TOPICS program with the State Road Commission. The plan covers Granville, Star City and Westover streets and could bring over half a million dollars for construction with funding available July 1. Some members push for faster action while others demand specific improvements such as traffic lights at Hartman’s Run and Greenbay intersections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
State Road Commission
Granville
Star City
Westover
Charleston
West Virginia
Campus Drive
SRC
Council
James C. Ashburne
Sixth Ward
Earl McCartney
Rex Everly
Fifth Ward
Everly
RavOil
Goumibhitves
Carrier Boys Honored at WVU Christmas Party
The Dominion Post carriers of the year were Melvin Davis Point Marion PA. David Bell 252 Waitman St. Lewis Brown Kingwood. James Allen Morris 965 Maple Dr. Each received a Benrus watch as about 250 carriers gathered at West Virginia University Mountainlair for the annual awards and dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia University
Mountainlair
Dominion Post
Dominion-News
Morgantown Post
H.C. Greer
James Allen Morris
Maple Drive
Benrus
William A. Townes
West Virginia Newspaper Publishing Co
Townes
Fund for Tina Neer Surpasses $3,300 Target
The Morgantown Post established fund for nine year old Tina Neer of Everettville rose to 3,351 after two donations totaling 418 arrived. Mining supervisors and Humphrey No. 7 mine workers gave 318 and Monongalia County Beer Distributors Association added 100. Fred R. Elig presented the check. Donations may be sent to Terry Belch at the Morgantown Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina Neer
Everettville
Morgantown
Tina
Thomas Neer
Terry Belch
Morgantown Post
Greer Building
Poormouth Mining Safety Notes and Bethlehem Practices
Dominion News reports on mine safety amid the Farmington No. 9 disaster. Bethlehem Steel mines have long boosted winter safety measures. Dr. Robert Stefanko of Penn State warns that increased mechanization raises hazards from higher penetration rates and more methane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Martin
Dominion News
Farmington No. 9
Bethlehem Steel Co
Robert Stefanko
Department of Mining
Penn State
Washington
Stefanko
Industry woes and declining mining talent spark concern
Dr. Stefanko warns that attitudes create ignition risks and hinder ventilation as mining delves deeper into gasier conditions. He cites falling attendance in mining courses and a dwindling college pipeline, noting the 1950s downturn, layoffs, and poor image lowering tax concessions but hampering recruitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stefanko
Coal industry blamed for neglecting mining education and safety
Dr Stefanko and Dr Reed urged reforms in the coal sector noting scholarships for mining engineering are rare and safety has been neglected. They urged use of Bureau of Mines input, better training, and funding for warning instrumentation to prevent underground rock falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Mines
Stefanko
John J. Reed
Department of Mining Engineering
Colorado School of Mining
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Thomas Knight
Dominion-Post
Capital
Hiya
Edward L. Nicholson
College Ave
David Drainer
Parsons St
Justice of the Peace
William Bowers
David Cuppette
Willey St
Cuppett
Stengers News
High Street
Salvation Army Citadel
University Ave
John Jeffery
Scott Jeffery
Salvation Army
Judy Schimminger
Bill Garrett
Carlen
John Doane
Jim Carlen
WVU
John Corcoran
Consolidation Coal Co
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