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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1967
Page
4
Morgantown voters showed only 26 percent turnout as city government operations continue undisturbed. Officials note publicity rarely changes work and many residents abstain from elections yet complain when policies affect them.
The piece notes city party groups show indifference, turnout at ward conventions and polls is weak, 74 percent of registered Morgantown voters did not spend time voting, and council members are accused of a lack of public outreach and campaigning.
The column hints a GOP strategy conference for Arch Jones at the Jefferson Jackson Day dinner in Charleston. It notes Jones the Republican attended a wedding and questioned what Democrats had on the menu. It also mentions Sprouse indecision and West Virginians weighing a possible race and comments on Len Vincent Hulett Smith Curt Trent and Statehouse scenes.
The United States government declared an oil emergency and urged the industry to draft plans to overcome Middle East disruption. Mobilizing a tanker fleet to move supplies is an early priority, with canal and pipeline closures halting oil from Arab producers to Western Europe.
This week's schedule lists clinics at the Health Department on Van Voorhis Road. Monday General Disease Clinic 11 to 12, Prenatal Clinic 1 to 3 with appointment. Tuesday Well Child Conference 1 to 2 at Osage Settlement House. Wednesday Prenatal Clinic 1 to 3 with appointment. Friday Maternal and Infant Care Baby Clinic 1 to 3 with appointment. Saturday Immunization Clinic 9 to 11:30 immunizations for ages three months to 29 years and expectant mothers. other vaccines also offered.
Dr. William H. Conkle, director of the Keyser area at WVU Appalachian Center and former horticulture specialist, is on leave of absence to join the Nicaragua Ministry of Agriculture as team leader for a U.S. AID project. His wife and daughter accompany him. two sons stay in the United States for college.
Rabies clinics for dogs in Monongalia County start Monday June 12 with locations including Courthouse 10 a.m. to noon Canyon at Whit's Store 2 to 3 p.m. Stewartstown Community Building 3 to 4 p.m. East near school 6 to 7 p.m. Sabraton near school 7:30 to 9 p.m. The assessor or a deputy will collect dog taxes. The Post will publish each day's schedule in advance.
State Game Warden Wayne Hough arrested two men at Cheat Lake for littering violations. David Schoonover and David Popowicz each pleaded guilty and paid 24. John M Mamula of Belle Vernon Pa pleaded guilty to fishing with more than one line and paid 24. Richard W Dye and Mary L Tomasky pleaded guilty in JP court to speeding and expired inspection sticker and paid 18.
The annual Strawberry Festival at the Browns Halleck Community Center on Graf ton Road starts Saturday June 17 at 4 30 p m The outdoor carnival runs on the grounds Proceeds aid the upstairs library and kitchen project at the center The State of Washington operates the world s largest ferry system with 22 state owned ferries on Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca
Swim lessons start Monday morning at Municipal Pool for children and adults. Beginners sign up between 10 30 and 11 00 for the first class and 11 30 to noon for the second. The course lasts two weeks. The next session begins June 26.
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