Appointment of Johnson to head state institutions stirs tire bids dispute
Charleston reports Governor Smith moved to appoint Clarence Johnson as commissioner of institutions after a tire contract clash over Hercules Tire. The row over bidding, emergency purchases, and whether original equipment was required prompted calls for new bids. Smith named Johnson to calm the issue, with Sarver remaining in the correction role, and Browning resigning to pursue attorney general aims.
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Charleston
Clarence Johnson
Smith
Johnson
Hercules Tire & Rubber Co
Morgantown
Hercules
C. Donald Robertson
State Finance and Administration
Truman Gore
Supreme Court
Gore
Kanawha County
West Virginia
Chauncey Browning Jr
Robert Sarver
Division of Correction
Sarver
Marion County
Attorney General
Sherif
Monongalia
Browning
Robertson
James M. Sprouse
W. W. Barron
Barron
Statehouse
Sprouse
Trent
Dandy
Elmore
Two Die In West Virginia Holiday Traffic Toll
Heavy statewide traffic during the holidays slowed but did not stop progress. In Monongalia and Preston counties, 30 highway deaths this year reflect grim totals. two fatal single-vehicle crashes near Matoaka raised the state toll to 559. The Silver Bridge disaster at Point Pleasant looms over the holiday benchmarks.
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Monongalia
Preston
Andrew Evasko
Millard Weaver
Bretz
Willie Taylor
Masontown
Burton Joseph
W. Va
Matoaka
Ronald D. Woodring
Daniel B. Lusk
West Virginia
Point Pleasant
Ohio River
Center plan hits Point Pleasant after bridge collapse tragedy
Rep. Ken Hechler said federal approval for a $1 million community center in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, could come soon after talks with White House officials. He tied the push to the Silver Bridge disaster and noted the town’s push to aid youth and culture, following last year’s Quality Manufacturing fire.
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Washington
UPI
Ken Hechler
D - W.va
White House
Point Pleasant
W.va
Silver Bridge
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Hechler
Quality Manufacturing
Four Harrison County Men Charged With Burglary
Four Harrison County men Alfred L. Moore Richard Rinehart Charles Powers and Ralph E Starr were jailed without bond on breaking and entering charges. Authorities say they probed No 9 company store and the Fairview Restaurant and may file additional counts as the investigation continues. Arraignment is planned later this week.
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Harrison County
Alfred L. Moore
Clarksburg
Richard Rinehart
Dewmont
Charles Powers
Wilsonburg
Ralph E. Starr
Mt. Clare
Marion County
Robert H. Tennant
No. 9 Company
Fairview
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Tennant
Osage Plans Christmas Treat at City Hall
Children in Osage will receive candy fruits and popcorn at a 2 p.m. event today at Osage City Hall Santa Claus will attend Mayor Vic Shine says this is the town s first such event and there is enough for all youngsters in the community.
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Osage
Santa Claus
Vic Shine
Morgantown Area Brims With Last Minute Christmas Rush
Carolers brighten town as downtown shoppers push to finish buying. Salvation Army kettles raise nearly eight thousand dollars while 493 food baskets 4 000 toys and 1 000 hospital gifts are distributed. Westover volunteers pack treat boxes for area children 720 pounds of candy 2 800 oranges and apples donated.
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Morgantown
Salvation Army
Westover City Hall
Westover
Sundale Rest Home
University Hospital
Social Security boost to raise benefits in Monongalia and Preston
Local Social Security office reports that 13 000 area residents will gain over 1 million dollars yearly from the new Social Security bill. February 1968 marks higher benefits including minimums rising to 55 dollars at age 65 and top payments to 160 50 dollars with family maximums at 322 40. Uninsured seniors over 72 and couples see boosted payments, and March 1968 checks will reflect the increases as area beneficiaries rise with older population and outmigration of youths.
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Monongalia
Preston
Walter R. Campbell
Don't Forget Tonight Joseph Nemeth Recalls Christmas Promise
City Pharmacy proprietor Joseph Nemeth recounts a Christmas tale after a boy, upset by Santa's absence, fears no gifts. Nemeth proposes to nab Santa on Christmas Eve so the child may take his bag of toys. A later call ominously warns, Dont forget tonight.
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Joseph Nemeth
Santa Claus
Mr. Nemeth
Santalaus
Lawmakers to Speak at Public Meeting in West Virginia
The League of Women Voters will host a public program at 7:30 p.m. December 28 to discuss issues facing the West Virginia Legislature. Expected attendees include Representatives Armistead Hoard Howell and Senator Moreland. The open forum allows attendees to ask each legislator questions. The meeting was moved up from January 4 due to Gov. Smith's early session call.
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West Virginia
League of Women Voters
Charles Armistead
Clifford B. Hoard
Harry A. Howell
William Moreland
Hulett C. Smith
Holiday publication changes at Morgantown papers
The Morgantown Post will skip Monday edition on Christmas Day and Dominion News will skip Tuesday morning December 26. Normal schedules resume with the Tuesday Post. Next weekend no New Year's Day Post on Monday but Dominion News will publish Tuesday January 2.
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West Virginia Newspaper Publishing Co
Morgantown Post
The
Dominion News
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Monongalia County
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Greer
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