Crackdown Follows Second Fire in Preston Jail
Sheriff Wade Graham in Kingwood ends prisoner privileges after two cell fires and the escape of John Eaton, a model inmate, as he vows tighter control. Five inmates face arson charges for burning mattresses. cameras were offline during the escape. Eaton possibly fled to Maryland while authorities search.
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Sandi Metheney Kingwood
Wade Graham
Cording
Graham
John Evers Eoton
Trusty
Eaton
Valley Counseling
Katon
Koton
Maryland
West Virginia Faces Early Economic Boom From Energy
West Virginia is experiencing an unexpected early economic upswing as energy prices rise. Researcher William Miernyk highlights rising personal income, lower unemployment, and population growth, with coal taxes increasing from 10 million in 1965 to 109 million in 1975.
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West Virginia
William Miernyk
West Virginia University
Miernyk
United States
West
Appalachia
New England
Appalachias
Beach at Mont Chateau Closed for Two-Week Cleanup
The Mont Chateau beach next to Cheat Lake will close for about two weeks for cleaning, painting, fencing, and sand replacement. Lifeguards will supervise upon reopening and an admission of about $1 will be charged. The DNR took over maintenance last July after ending a lease with Quarry Management, Inc. of Morgantown.
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Mont Chateau
Cheat Lake
Department of Natural Resources
Allen Scott
Parks and Recreation Division
Charleston
DNR
Scott
Quarry
Driver Hurt When Car Hits Pole and Another Vehicle
Westover resident John R. Stevens sustained minor injuries after his 1967 Chevrolet struck a power pole then collided with a 1972 Ford driven by Gladys W. Riggleman. Stevens was treated at University Hospital and released. Damage totaled 500 dollars to Stevens’ car and 350 to Riggleman’s.
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Westover
John R. Stevens
Stevens
University Hospital
Chevrolet
Richwood Avenue
Ford
Gladys W. Riggleman
Riggleman
Truck Crashes on Route 7. Brock Charged
A 31 year old man James A Brock of Rt 1 Orna escaped injury when his 1968 International truck ran off Route 7 at 4 40 am after he fell asleep. The vehicle was a total loss with $5000 damage and Brock was charged with failing to have his vehicle under control.
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James A. Brock
Rt. 1
Orna
Brock
Budig Quickly Sets WVU Course as New President
Dr. Gene A. Budig, West Virginia University’s new president, meets deans and key leaders, plans 55 county talks, and seeks broad campus dialogue. He rejects an inauguration, prioritizes faculty, students, alumni, and state relations, aiming to raise undergraduate quality and faculty support.
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Ricki Waters
Gene A. Budig
West Virginia University
Budig
Board of Regents
WVU
West Virginia
Morgantown
University
Illinois State University
Thomas E. Hodges
U.S
Howard Taft
James G. Harlow
Board of Governors
Harry Ernst
Harlow
Evansdale
Pruntytown escapees chased across counties
West Virginia Industrial School for Boys in Pruntytown reported four juveniles escaped Friday night. Deputy Ron Fawcett said the youths may have stolen a car and fled toward Marion County, with sightings reported early Saturday. The school notes it has no fences and sits near Grafton, serving youthful offenders since 1891.
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Pruntytown
West Virginia Industrial School For
Taylor
Marion
Reform School
Ron Fawcett
Taylor County
Fawcett
Marion County
James R. Fawcett
John Hulley
Industrial School For
Grafton
West Virginia Industrial Home For
Salem
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Preston
Donna Lipscomb
Sheriff's Office
Ally
Craig Cunningham
Quarry Management
Robert Conner
Ment
Illinois State
Craig Cunningne
Fortney Street
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