Public tone marks West Virginia primary campaign
The piece notes Arch Moore opening his Charleston campaign HQ with strong turnout and Cecil Underwood targeting rural voters. It discusses press relations in Charleston and Underwood's plan for an urban rural partnership to curb outmigration and boost state growth.
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Putnam County
Heflin Disputes University Employees Claim Over Heating
Dr. Heflin disputes union charges linked to heating plant changes at Beechurst. He says one gas fired boiler may be prepared as funds allow, noting coal remains primary energy despite economics. Local picketing and grievances, led by Charles Lazelle, strained relations with University officials and prompted a governor memorandum alleging unfair labor practices.
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Morgantown Debate Tackles Fair Housing and Racial Impact
A Morgantown faction urges lead on fair housing, arguing segregation harms opportunities while proposing ordinances that bar race based discrimination. Local discussion echoes national studies on housing and race with mixed views on property rights and enforcement.
Moore Receives Navy Commission After OCS Graduation
Jerry W. Moore is commissioned Ensign in the U S Navy after graduating from Navy Officer Candidate School in Newport Rhode Island. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Byron W Moore of 33 West Street and husband of Kathleen I Moore.
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Navy Officer Candidate School
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University workers file memorandum over alleged unfair actions
The letter criticizes University officials for costly boiler conversions to gas burners at Evansdale and Medical School plants. It alleges anti union bias and calls for investigation while noting two days of campus picketing over alleged unfair treatment. It emphasizes not money but unfair treatment as the core issue and warns of potential labor and tax impacts.
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Carter Hall Named to WVU Forestry Extension Post
Carter S. Hall, a 1965 WVU graduate and Fairmont native, assumes joint duties in WVU College of Culture and Forestry and the Extension Service as state extension specialist for forest industries and assistant professor in Forestry. He fills the vacancy from H Philip Berthy’s death and comes after serving as hardwood lumber sales coordinator in Pittsburgh. Hall earned a BS in wood industry in 1964 and an MBA in 1965. He will link the Forestry Division with wood using industries and promote new forest industries in West Virginia.
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Russian Church Fire Blamed on Vodka Fueled Misuse
Izvestia reported three Russian and one Belarusian, all intoxicated by vodka, used misappropriated church funds and forgot to extinguish an incense pot, resulting in a church fire.
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Deckers Creek Group Plans Summer Celebrations in Monongalia
At a Deckers Creek Community Association meeting in Monongalia County officials of the new Deckers Creek Public Service District announced a summer celebration set for June 27 28 and 29. Engineers survey the area as ground work for a sewer project linking an interceptor line from Dellslow and Rock Forge to Tyrone Road while events include a street carnival a craft show and a poor man’s dinner with county health and school officials present.
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New Fire Department Plan Invites County Departments
Representatives from all Monongalia County volunteer fire departments are invited to a meeting at Cool Springs School on Old Kingwood Pike Tuesday at 7 30 p m The Brookhaven volunteers sponsor the session to organize an additional department for Ringwood Pike to serve Sarver Summers and Cool Springs County Clerk Tom Jackson is invited
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Morgantown High School to Host 1968 Science Fair
The Morgantown High School Science Fair runs 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Arthur H. Clyde Gymnasium with public attendance invited. Exhibits go up Monday 3:30 to 8 p.m. Regional winners advance to Salem College event and the State Science Fair in Huntington April 18-20.
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Morgantown
Blizzard Gets Commission Appointment
George Dan Blizzard II of Oak Hill has been appointed to West Virginia Governor's Youth Commission by Governor Hulett C. Smith. A pre law junior at West Virginia University he was elected to the Student Senate and serves on the Academic Study Committee in the Political Science Department. He is an advanced cadet in ROTC and lieutenant commander of Sigma Nu. He seeks a seat at the Democratic national convention.
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George Dan Blizzard II
George D. Blizzard
Oak Hill
Blizzard
Harlow
West Virginia University
Hulett C. Smith
Sigma Nu Fraternity
West Virginia
Sprouse Seeks State Funds for Rural City Growth
West Virginia gubernatorial hopeful James M. Sprouse urged the state to appropriate money to attract federal matching funds for rebuilding cities in rural areas. Speaking at Oglebay Park during a Democratic event, Sprouse warned that residents move to overcrowded cities which cannot meet service needs.
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City Firm Builds Shafts For Youngstown Mines Project
A city firm advances two air intake shafts for Youngstown Mines Corp at Dehue to support a new coal reserve. The 130 ft deep, 16 ft diameter shafts will include circular steel stairs, multiple entryways, and shot-crete lining. Construction by Zeni-McKinney-Williams Corp of Morgantown, a Dravo subsidiary. Expected completion by June.
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Morgantown Dominion Post Sunday Edition Rates and Contacts
The Morgantown Dominion Post announces Sunday edition details for Morgantown West Virginia readers. Subscription rates by mail for West Virginia and outside West Virginia are listed along with contact numbers for WanLads and other departments.
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