Morgantown Parking Debate Pushes Courthouse Square Plan
City leaders say Morgantown handles parking well compared with others but face rising costs. The Downtown Action Committee backs a Courthouse Square complex funded by parking fees, with support needed from citizens to avoid stricter controls or universal private car bans.
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West Virginia Legislature Faces 187 Item Moore Call
Governor Arch A Moore proposes a budget session with 187 items. Top priorities include anti crime measures and state finances, with a $500 across the board teacher pay rise and tax reform amid broader Task Force recommendations. The piece argues for longer annual sessions to allow mature debate and avoid overlong or brief future sessions.
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Arch A. Moore
Pennsylvania
Reader Letter Protests WVU Swimming Coverage
A Morgantown reader criticizes West Virginia University swimming coverage, arguing the paper underreports meets and records. The letter urges broader coverage of major meets and achievements in swimming beyond football, basketball, golf, and baseball.
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Rogers Middle East plan should be published for clarity
The piece argues the Rogers formula for resolving the Middle East crisis should be made public. It notes heavy U S Israel dispute over its fairness and sovereignty implications and urges transparent presentation so the public can judge the plan’s merits.
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Santa Gertrudis bull and King Ranch link to climate notes grow
A recollection ties a large bull from King Ranch to breeding advances in Santa Gertrudis, noting climate influence on cattle weight. The passage shifts to U S Middle East policy, detailing Rogers formula leaks, document circulation, and the stalled clarity over boundaries, refugees, and security.
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Rumor Mill Examines Illicit Prayer Controversy at Lunch
A high school lunchroom debate spirals into concerns over public prayer and Bible reading at Fairchance Georges and Pennsylvania schools. Participants discuss lax enforcement, potential laws, and the idea of infiltrating schools to stop perceived agitation while noting adults blame outsiders or communists.
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Pennsylvania
Small car warnings ring from Golden Gate Bridge winds
In San Francisco fierce Pacific winds prompt radio announcers to issue small car warnings on the Golden Gate Bridge, reflecting hazardous gusts and traffic caution for motorists.
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Understanding Black Power in Civil Rights Era
The piece explains Black Power as political voting strength gained through Civil Rights and a broader sense of self worth among Negroes, alongside the controversial violence ideology some advocate. It urges unity between black and white Christians against militancy from extremists on both sides.
League of Women Voters urges WV election law reforms
The League of Women Voters of West Virginia proposes changes to the state election code to improve registration and absentee voting, strengthen administration, and boost voter education. It calls for residency reductions, secrecy safeguards, official training, bipartisan election staffing, and stricter absentee procedures with fraud safeguards. The group urges legislative action in 1970 for honest, impartial voting.
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