State eploys institute to fight drug abuse research
Public Welfare Secretary Stanley A. Miller ordered Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute to redeploy staff and resources to create a statewide drug abuse research and training program. Dr. W A Phillips was told to reallocate inpatient care to support a clinical research and training plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
UPI
Stanley A. Miller
Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
Philadelphia
W.A. Phillips
Wage Increase Begins Feb 1 for Pennsylvania Workers
The Pennsylvania minimum wage rises 15 cents to 1.60 per hour effective Feb 1 1971 as the final step in a four stage increase. Workers receive overtime pay of at least one half the regular rate after 40 hours under the new regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
UPI
Theodore R. Robb
State Secretary of Labor and Industry
Pennsylvania
Robb
Narcotics fugitive sought after drug raids in Fairmont
Fairmont police issued a fugitive warrant for Skip Casto who faces sale and possession of dangerous drugs and remains at large. Ten others were arrested during raids on five local residences and one in Monongah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Skip Casto
Casto
Monongah
George Thomas
Mary Lou Sanders
Thomas and Sanders
Bell Reinstated as West Virginia Purchases Director
Parkersburg resident John Bell, suspended after a bribery probe, received a clean bill of health from the West Virginia Civil Service Commission. The commission ordered reinstatement to his former post with back pay after dismissing two indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
UPI
John
Bell
West Virginia Civil Service Commission
Parkersburg
Touchy Post
Kanawha County
Pevenne
Civil Service Commission
UAW and Budd Co Reach Three Year Contract Deal
UAW and Budd Co reached a three year contract for about 12 000 workers at plants in Michigan Indiana and Pennsylvania after a 3 hour New Year s Day session The accord replaces the expired agreement and awaits ratification likely after January 10 It covers U S workers with a separate Canada talks for 600 Local 1451 members in Kitchener Ont and lists participating locals and locations including Philadelphia Detroit Red Lion Gary and Clinton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
UPI
United Auto Workers
Budd Co
Michigan
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Whch
James A. Brooks
Budd
UAW
Nelson Jack Edwards
General Motors
Ford
United Staes
Kitchener
Ont
National Settlement
Philadelphia
Red Lion
Gary
Ind
Clinton, Mich
West Virginia miners to speak at state news conference
Coal mine critics reacted swiftly after Kentucky's worst mining disaster and planned a Monday news conference in West Virginia to let miners voice opinions on state laws and enforcement. The Black Lung Association sponsors and invites miners from five counties allied with the West Virginia Mines Department. The Coal Association urged the state to withdraw from the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
UPI
Kentucky
Black Lung Association
West Virginia Mines Department
Coal Association
Black Long
Arnold Miller
Miller
Police dismissals in Weirton two veterans face uncertain fate
Two veteran Weirton police officers Lt Joseph Cuprik with 15 years and Sgt Milan Vidich with 18 years were dismissed after officials cited violations of police rules. City Manager James Lord and Police Chief Andrew Olenik provided few details, saying only that charges were filed and the officers were removed from duty. The decision comes amid broader debate on mine safety and protections for miners following recent fatalities in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weirton
W. Va
UPI
Joseph Cuprik
Milan Vidich
James Lord
Andrew Olenik
School Board to Elect New President Monday
The Monongalia County Board of Education will elect a new president at a noon meeting. D Earl Fisher will be installed for his fourth term. his service totals about 18 years and runs to December 31 1976. A lay member will join the Monongalia County Consolidated Recreation Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Earl Fisher
Monongalia County Board of Education
Fisher
Monongalia County
Mt Heights association schedules first meeting of year
Mt Heights Community Association will hold its initial gathering of the year Friday at 7 30 p m at Summers School. All residents are invited to join in planning the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Nicholson
Mountain Heights
Mt. Heights Community Association
Rev. Knotts
Mary Hilling
Douglas Hilling
Dennis Hilling
Lisa Hilling
Hilling
Roger Lee Wolfe
Longview General Hospital
Longview
Tex
Kimberly Jane
Wolfe
Norma Jane McMillen
Elmer and
Mamie McMillen
Mt. Heights
Mr. Wolfe
Ella Mae Hess
Fairmor Drive
Norman McMillen
Clara Young
Bill
Detroit
Mich
David Hilling
Lester Young
Eldon Nicholson
Brookhaven
Dale McDonald
Bill Kerns
Annamarie Nicholson
Markleysburg News Highlights Local Happenings
Larry Martin sustained crushed ribs knee injury and bruises from a snowmobile crash and remains hospitalized in Uniontown Hospital. New parents include Mr and Mrs Henry Van Sickie, a son, and Mr and Mrs John Sloss, a daughter. Mrs Sloss is Mildred Green. Agnes Nose hosted relatives including Elaine DePrinzo and Earnest DePrinzo of Philadelphia over holidays. Relatives in California Wichita and Detroit called for Christmas. Rev George Jeffries, former Brethren pastor here, is son-in-law of the late Russell Laraway. Old Trails Market to have new ownership on January 1 with Karl Dulaney succeeding Clarence and Audrey Savage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Ward
Larry Martin
Uniontown Hospital
Henry van Sickie
John Sloss
Sloss
Mildred Green
Agnes Nose
Flat Rock Road
Elaine DePrinzo
Earnest DePrinzo
Philadelphia
Strike Talks Resume Monday At Sterling Faucet Plants
Negotiations in the 12 week old Sterling Faucet Co strike resume at 11 a.m. Monday at the Hotel Morgan. About 1,250 production workers at four Sterling Faucet plants locally and at the Pittsburgh Valve Co plant in Reedsville have been idle since Oct 7 with the U S Mediation and Conciliation Service involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Faucet Co
Morgan
Sterling Faucet
Pittsburgh Valve Co
Reedsville
Community event calendar for Morgantown area week
A dense schedule lists recurring meetings and activities from January 3 to 9 at local centers. Includes health department clinics, senior center programs, settlement house activities, council meetings, library events, and youth group sessions with times and locations across Morgantown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Steel
Onuneene County
Courthou Preston County
Courthous Preston County
Anl Scorr
Boy Scouts
Morgantown Lions
Morgan
Leo Club
David Helmick
Carroll C. Palmer
Cogan
Fiona
Morgantown Council
P.m
Osage Council
M. and I
Scott’ Run Settlement House
Addette
Osage School
Rgantown Kiwanis
SHACK
Morgantown
Orphan's Friend
IOOF
Lodge Hall
Slimnastics
Fayette Street
Scott's Run Settlement House
Senior Citizens
Brownie Girl Scouts
Sycamore Lanes
Tor Ie Ae A Pate Tae Salvation
Health Department
Shack A
At —S House
Manilla Recreation Center
Leis Scotts Run Settlement House
Morgantown Public
Community Notices From Friendsville Echo
Miss Sadie Frazee hosts Bush Baptist Society Monday at 7 30 p m at her home. Mrs Wayne Friend leads Friendsville W S C S program at the Methodist Church Monday at 7 30. Memorial Christian Church holds Sunday services at 11 a m led by Rev H B Rittenhouse. Various local visitors and guests are listed with dinners and stays in Friendsville and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendsville
Sadie Frazee
Bush _ Baptist Missionary Society
Friendsville W.S.C.S
Wayne Friend
Cecil Schroyer
George Lovelace
Memorial Christian
H. B. Rittenhouse
Memorial Christian Church
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Marion County
Justice of the Peace
Betty Bush
CT Rhiaa
UPI Telephoto
West Virginia
Morgantown Hospital Service, Inc
Citizens
Mt. Heights Association
Markleysburg
The
U.S. Mediation and Conciliation Service
Champagne
Johannisberg Magnum
Windy Pays
Chateau Solera
RCA Glass Company
Beechurst Avenue
Bard Eab Comity Toup
Four Corners
Rafton
Nedixon
Citizen Band Radio Association
VFW
SM Twtf
S Jan
Friendsville News
Margaret Shoemaker
Lucille Fike
Pittsburgh
Lillian Bates
Ricky
Thomas Dale
Boyds
Larry Coddington
Charles Dixon
Peggy van Buren
Sarah Shaffer
Jerry Dyer
Bethesda
Linda Drennan
Silver Spring
Gerald Dyer Sr
Cincinnati
Ohio
Clay Thomas
E. W. Shoemaker
L. Shoemaker
New Stanton
Vaughn
Baltimore
J. R. Spear
Dewey Livengood
Hugh Livengood
Cumberland, Md
Gary Livengood
Myron Livengood
Nolan Thomas
Kingwood
Arlie Kisner
Richard Kisner
Bruceton
Gerald Mettscher
Tammy
Columbus
Wade Coddington
Earl Coddington
William Driscoll, Jr
H.B. Rittenhouse
Jon Cormercy
Sarah
Washington, D.C
C.B. Miller
Eddie
Leroy Hostetler
West Palm Beach
Fla
James Driscoll
Clearwater
Richwood Avenue
Thorefore
Seneca
Frank Schoonmaker
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