Christmas Spirit Invasion At West Virginia Penitentiary
Prison inmates discuss Christmas in the century old WV Penitentiary in Moundsville. Warden Ira Conner notes decorations and a special meal while WWVA broadcasts a live Christmas edition from inside. Most inmates face loneliness, with only a few receiving pardons or visits as they endure another holiday behind bars.
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Moundsville
W.va
West Virginia Penitentiary
Ira Conner
WWVA
Wheeling
Two Dead On West Virginia Roads During Holiday Weekend
State police report two fatalities from Christmas holiday traffic in West Virginia. Tony M. Kauffer, 27, of Apple Grove died Saturday morning after his car collided with another vehicle, with three others injured. Harry J. Horner, 46, of Parkersburg was killed Friday night after being struck by a car while crossing a city street. The counting period runs from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday, with last year’s toll at eleven and officials fearing seven or eight this year.
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West Virginia
Tony M. Kauffer
Apple Grove
Mason County
Harry J. Horner
Parkersburg
Not even vandals could spoil Tate’s Christmas spirit
CHARLESTON West Virginia UPI reports an unknown thief stole two large electric candles and Christmas lights from J H Tate’s west side home. A large sign outside read Merry Christmas to the fellow who stole my decorations and reflects Tate’s resilient holiday spirit despite the theft.
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Charleston
W.va
UPI
J.H. Tate
Tate
West Side
Rites set for Peterson former Bethany coach
Private services will be held at Ft. Myers next Tuesday for Dr. Warner G. Peterson former executive vp treasurer and tennis coach at Bethany College He died at his home after a six month illness His tennis teams posted a 132 7 record between 1952 and 1970 winning eight championships in two conferences
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Cape Coral
Fla
UPI
Ft. Myers
Warner G. Peterson
Bethany
W.va
Peterson
West Virginia
Woman Still Jailed on Murder Charges
A Wayne County woman, 29-year-old Jessie Ratcliff of Crum, remained jailed Saturday after arrest in a murder case. Nile Bradley, 40, also of Crum, died Friday at a Williamson hospital after a pistol wound from a Thursday night shooting at a Breezy Gap Tavern area apartment, connected to a domestic quarrel. Fire Department hosts a Christmas party for area children today from 1 to 4 p.m. at Westover Fire Hall.
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Westover
Tri-State Airport plans security cost sharing
Tri-State Airport officials announced a plan to cover security upgrades required by federal law. Airport manager William Mays said sponsors including Huntington, nearby towns, counties, and the Huntington Industrial Corp will be asked to raise annual contributions at a meeting next Wednesday. Costs start at 30,000 dollars yearly and will add at least three full time police officers to the staff. the authority will seek police powers for guards from the 1973 legislature.
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Huntington
W. Va
UPI
Tri - State
William Mays
Tri-State
Ceredo
Kenova
Ashland
Huntington Industrial Corp
Cabell
Wayne
Boyd
Transportation
John Volpe
Mays
Airport Authority
State welfare drives holiday aid for 60 families
The West Virginia Welfare Department expanded its Christmas drive this year by rallying 10 state departments to provide money clothing toys and food for about 60 families including roughly 200 children from rural areas. participants included public safety employment security workmen's compensation adjutant general civil service archives and history natural resources auditor and motor vehicles.
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Charleston
W.va
UPI
State Welfare Department
West Virginia
Departments of Public Safety, Employment Security, Workmen's Compensation
Surprise re enactment of Washington crossing Delaware
The 20th re enactment recreates Washington crossing the Delaware with 60 men in two Durham boats on Christmas Day. St John Terrell the theatrical promoter acts as the commander in place of Gen George Washington. John B. Kelly Jr. ce the
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Washington Crossing
Washington
Delaware
Durham
George Washington
St. John Terrell
John B. Kelly Jr
Plane search halted in Adirondack missing Beechcraft Bonanza
A light plane with two men aboard is still missing in the Adirondack Mountains. Ground and aerial searches were halted by bad weather and dense fog. no trace of the Beechcraft Bonanza has been found. Pilot Charles Anstey of Norristown and passenger David Aiken of Plymouth were en route from Montreal to Albany when trouble was reported north of Saranac Lake.
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Saranac Lake
N.Y
UPI
Adirondack Mountains
New York
Warren County
Here
Civil Air Patrol
Charles L. Anstey
Norristown
David Aiken
Plymouth
Albany
Montreal
Anstey
Friends Lake
Chestertown
Plane crash wreckage found near Smethport
Wreckage of a light single engine American Yankee was located in Potato Creek area about eight miles south of Smethport McKean County. Both pilots Hugh Oriza of Hanover Maryland and Harvey Baker of Baltimore were killed after reporting icing following takeoff from Bradford-McKean Airport on a flight to Baltimore. The aircraft had arrived earlier from Phillipsburg New Jersey.
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Smethport
UPI
Potato Creek
McKean
Hugh Oriza
Hanover
Harvey Baker
Baltimore
Bradford-McKean
Bradford
Here
Phillipsburg
N.J
Waynesburg Board Plans 2500-Seat High School Stadium
The Central Greene School Board at December session approved plans for a 2,500-seat athletic stadium at Waynesburg Central High School. Architect Foremen Dorsch Bashford and Wallace will prepare the facility plans on recommendation of Building and Grounds chairman Joseph Watson.
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Waynesburg
Central Greene School Board
Waynesburg Central High School
Joseph Watson
Foremen
Morgantown Travel Service at Hotel Morgan Ad
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Morgantown
Hotel Morgan
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