Negro union leader Chappell breaks racial barriers at Local 6214
David C. Chappell, 46, of 233 Green St., president of Local 6214 United Steelworkers, reflects on being an African American leader in a 1,000-member shop. He touts qualifications over color, champions education, and urges progress in human rights and employment benefits while noting ongoing work to improve wages, pensions, and plant seniority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Steelworkers of America
David C. Chappell
Green St
Sterling Faucet Co
David Chappell
West Virginia Hills
Mr. Chappell
Sterling
United Mine Workers
Morgantown
Human Rights Commission
Monongalia County
Ralph Bunch
UMW
Market trends linked to Asia situation and Vietnam war
The market slipped for a fifth straight week as analysts tied declines to fears over Asia and Vietnam. Investors awaited decisive signs of improvement in the international situation while bonds showed technical gains amid robust treasury issuance and steady government demand.
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Asia
Standard & Poor's
Moody’s Stock
Goodbody & Co
Vietnam
Pueblo
Bache & Co
Dow Industrials
Treasury
1968 Outlook Sees Stronger Business Across Industries
The U S Industrial Outlook 1968 projects better conditions than 1967 with two thirds of 86 industry categories forecasting at least a 5 percent output rise. Seven categories may grow 10 percent, 48 expect 5 to 8 percent gains, and 31 less than 5 percent. GNP is forecast at $845 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander B. Trowbridge
U. S
Business and Defense Services Administration
BDSA
U. S. Department of
West Virginia economy 1967 shows gains in most indicators
A year end report notes 19 of 22 business indicators improved from 1966 to 1967 despite December slowdowns. Leading gains include building permits in the 23 largest cities up 22.4 percent and electric power up 17.1 percent.
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West Virginia
Albert L. Hess
Morgantown
Nationwide Insurance Co
Hess
Mayfield Ave
Mutual Funds Market Snapshot with NASD Listings
A dense list of mutual fund prices and changes across many firms including AXE HOUGHTON, LOOMIS SAYLES, MORGAN funds, STEIN ROE FUNDS, and UNITED FUNDS. Prices shown cover numerous fund families with bid ask figures and noted yields, reflecting per share values and recent movements.
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UIP
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Dealers, Inc
Vse Trust
Restyon
Aberda
Inv
Bes
Knikr
AXE Houghton Ss Lexing
Axeh
Lex Res
Life Inv
Life
Axe Sci
Loomis Sayles
Blue Rid
Can Int
Bullock
Mass
Copine
Motes Beatne
Cop Life
McDon
Mid Am
Hanning Moody’ S
Mdy
Bolan
MIF Th
Chem
Shrs
Citadel
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Neo
Col Eat
Nat SW
Col
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Ol Grth
Nat
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Divid
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Cw A&b
Deen
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FUNDS
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Geo
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Eauvity
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Inc
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Equity
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Revere
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Wiscon
Agricultural exports reach record levels for 1966 67
Agricultural exports for 1966 67 hit a record high for the fourth straight year totaling 6.8 billion dollars, about 190 million dollars more than the 1965 66 level.
There Can Be Long Waits In Negligence Law Suits
A practical guide on handling auto accident negligence suits. From initial steps after a crash to dealing with summons and insurance involvement. The article advises gathering witnesses and police details, notifying the insurer promptly, and weighing whether to hire a personal lawyer to coordinate with the insurer and pursue or settle the case.
Pettrey Shoes Reopens Morgantown Store March First
Pettrey Shoes will reopen at 307 High Street Morgantown on March 1 as a family owned operation dating to 1936 with roots in Clarksburg. G L Pettrey Jr leads the company along with Standard Supply Co. Daniel M Pettrey serves as vice president and manager with Dave Moser named as local store manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore N. Williams
Morgantown
Tatham- Laird and Kudner Agency
New York
WAJR
Nick Williams
High St
Billy D. Cox
American Oil Co
Baltimore
Sabraton Ave
Pettrey’s
Clarksburg
G. L. Pettrey
R. H. Pettrey
Fairmont
Grafton
G. L. Pettrey Jr
Standard Supply Co
Daniel M. Pettrey
Ronald Snyder
Dave Moser
Pettrey
Bauer Building Names New VP and GM Haugh
Jack C. Bauer announces Jack A. Haugh as Vice President and General Manager of Bauer Home Building Centers. Haugh will be based in the Fairfield offices.
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Bauer
Jack A.haugh
Bauer Home Building Centers
Jack C. Bauer
Mr. Haugh
Fairmont
New York Times index shows weekly rise in business activity
The New York Times weekly index of business activity rose to 328.1 last week from 322.9 the prior week. A year earlier the index stood at 309.6. The table presents the index and its components, all adjusted for long-term seasonal trends.
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Tors
Vietnam
New York
New York Times
G C Murphy Reports 1967 Net Earnings Decline
G C Murphy Co. reports 1967 net earnings of 7,926,438 or 1.93 a share, down from 8,663,131 or 2.10 a share in the prior year. J S Mack, chairman and president, announced the figures today.
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G. C. Murphy Co
J. S. Mack
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Thais Blatnik
Thomas A. Mullaney
New York Times News Service
N.Y. Times Financial Editor
Wall Street
Business Outlook
Business and Labor
Morgantown Hospital Service, Inc
Medical
Citizens Building
Stock Fund, Inc
Investors Diversified Services, Inc
Investors Stock Fund
Lamont C
Morton
W. Va
Robert J. Cole
Pettrey Shoes
NY Times Index
Os Electric Power Lumber Noe A Ino
G.C. Murphy
Williamson
Sabraton Avenue
Glass & Chemical
A.S.C
MR. Farmer
Masontown
Greer Limestone CO
Greer, W
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