Moore sweeps Northern West Virginia in GOP primary
Arch Moore routed Cecil Underwood in the Republican primary with strong northern backing. Reporters traced canvassed returns to explain the lopsided results and noted substantial votes for Moore in Panhandle precincts. Analysts say northern loyalty to Moore or shifting regional dynamics explain the thumping and foreshadow a tough race against Democrat Jim Sprouse. The piece also mentions a separate civil suit over property sales involving Moore and attorney Don Barr.
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Charleston
Arch Moore
Cecil Underwood
West Virginia
Capitol
Statehouse
Underwood
U.S. Senate
Moore
Robert Bailey
Panhanide
North
Associated Press
Herb Little
Statehouse Press Corps
Tyler County
Huntington
Cabell
Kanawha County
Jim Sprouse
Panhandle
GOP
Sprouse
Moundsville
Don Barr
Barr
William Wells
Marshall
Wetzel
Catherine
James Wells
Seminar Opens At WVU For Appalachia Future Debate
Twenty journalists from ten states attend a week long WVU seminar on Appalachia Causes and future. SREB Journalism Project sponsors discussions on people economy institutions and government with 13 speakers and field visits to a glass factory and Cheat Lake.
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West Virginia University
Appalachia
Southern Regional Education Board
SREB
Mont Chateau Lodge
WVU
Cheat Lake
Grafton May Get Tomato Industry Funds
Grafton Area Development Council announces an application for about 1.2 million dollars to establish a year round tomato complex in Taylor County. Final funding decision by EDA is awaited. 84 local jobs expected with 12 acres of greenhouses. Plans began in January with GADC support and recognition for members and coordinator James L. Manno.
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Grafton
Taylor County
Economic Development Administration
Washington
Sam Morasco
Grafton Area Development Council
West Virginia Department of Commerce
The
Huntington
Morasco
Controversial Second Ward Race Highlights Doane Race
In Tuesday's City Council election the Second Ward contest centers on Rev. John Doane seeking re election against attacker William Delardas a local property owner. Two challengers Monica Mengoli and Elizabeth Collins vie for the seat challenging the incumbent and stirring local tensions.
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John Doane
William Delardas
Doane
First Presbyterian Church
Monica Mengoli
Elizabeth Collins
Second Ward
John W. Doane
Monica Mongols
Third Ward
Arthur W. Buehler
Doane Seeks Re‑Election to Morgantown Second Ward Seat
Incumbent council member Doane seeks another term in Morgantown's Second Ward arguing it takes two years to learn council ropes. He highlights past wins such as removing a Sanitary Board member, improving street signs, hiring a building inspector, raising taxes on builders, and pushing planning funds and open housing debates. Opponent Collins questions need for fair housing open status. Mengel stresses housing needs and open housing for all, debating numerical limits on multi unit dwellings.
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Doane
Delardas
Sanitary Board
Marilla Park
White Elephant
White Avenue
Grand Jury to hear two more liquor cases in Morgantown
State Police raids Friday night led to two additional possible indictments by the Morgantown Grand Jury. Patricia Nine and Louis Colasanti Jr were arrested on liquor license charges, following four raids with search warrants issued by Circuit Court Judge Don J Eddy.
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Monongalia County
Patricia Nine
Blue Room
Louis Colasanti Jr
LC Club
Don J. Eddy
Morgantown
Clu Seven
Osage
Owls Citb
Walnut Street
Leo and
James Spiiroff
Club Seven
David Spiroff
Owls Club
State Liquid Commission
Vandalism Reported In Frea Area
State Police report eight automobile windows damaged Memorial Day in the Mt. Morris area and along U.S. 19 toward Morgantown. Windshields and rear windows were broken by rocks thrown from a fast-moving vehicle. No property damage estimate given. trooper calls it a big mess.
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Waynesburg
Mt. Morris
Morgantown
U.S. 19
West Virginia
One Car Crash In Preston Sends Man To Hospital
Preston County deputies investigated a single vehicle crash at Morgantown Street and Kingwood Drive in Kingwood. Edward L. Goines, 37, was treated at Preston Memorial Hospital for knee and chest lacerations after his 1957 Chevrolet struck a utility pole.
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Kingwood
Preston County
Democratic Committee To Meet In Monongalia County
The Monongalia County Democratic Executive Committee is called to convene at 7 p.m. Monday in the Courthouse grand jury room to organize the committee and handle related business. The meeting coincides with a Sprouse campaign gathering where county candidates are urged to stay aloof from the chair election and seek a neutral candidate.
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Monongalia County
Democratic Executive Committee
S.J
Sam) Anzotti
Angrotti
West Virginia
Dematic Party
Angotti
Bill Kelly
James Sprouse
Sprouse
Kelly
The
Dominion Post
Morgantown Seeks Council Seats Open Housing Issue Influences Vote
Morgantown voters face municipal elections with 14 candidates vying for seven City Council seats across seven wards. Two incumbents are unopposed, turnout predicted light though open housing controversy could spur change. Polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with 12,200 registered voters. 25 absentee ballots reported. list of candidates includes Humphreys Comley Doane Mongols Collins Buehler Hough Everly Trembly McCartney Royer Rose Carruth Haas Browning Corum Shuman Jamison Trevillian Duff Wildman Austin Jones.
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Morgantown
West Virginia
Patty Stevenson
Fourth Ward
G. Cliff Hough
Fifth Ward
Rex C. Everly
Charles D. Trembly
Earl McCartney
James Royer
Dorsey Rose
Seventh Ward
James Carruth
Raymond Haas
James Ro. Browning
Gene Corum
Local Student Receives Bible Society Prize at Seminary
Thomas C. McGill, a Middler at Lancaster Theological Seminary, won the American Bible Society prize in the 143rd annual commencement. He is the son of Mrs. LeeAnna McGill of Route 1 Morgantown. The award was presented by Dr. Robert V. Moss, seminary president.
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Morgantown
American Bible Society
Lancaster Theological Seminary
Thomas C. McGill
LeeAnna McGill
Rt. 1
McGill
Robert V. Moss
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Hazard
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Department of Transportation
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University of Kentucky
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Whitesburg
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Richwood
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GADC
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First Ward
Kenneth Humphreys
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