Governor urged to back Armistead Amendment for reform
The piece argues constitutional reform in West Virginia hinges on amending the veto barrier. It notes Governor Moore vetoed the Armistead Amendment in 1970 and suggests the legislature now moves to place it on the ballot while stripping the governor’s control over the enabling act. It urges the governor to approve or allow without signing for a better chance at reform.
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West Virginia
Moore
Armistead
Morgantown
Charles S. Armistead
House
Senate
Guthrie Center
Capitol
Arrival of Spring in Mason-Dixonland Brings Fresh Hope
The article heralds spring arriving Monday March 20 at 7 22 a m EST. It celebrates warmer days migratory birds greenery and new life while urging faith in a better future through goodwill and hard work amid calls to end the war and seek peace.
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Mason- Dixonland
Community Bouquets Highlight Local Good News This Week
The Red Cross Bloodmobile drew 109 donors aiding a veteran in need while 20 units were pledged to the blood bank. Preston County Big Brothers, welfare officials, police, and local groups received bouquets for service. Varied heroes include students registering to vote, recycling drives, and Good Samaritans who saved goldfish. Grafton Candy Stripers debut as hospital volunteers.
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Red Cross
Preston County Big Brothers
Kingwood Library
Preston Countians Department of Welfare
Nellie Maust
Tunnelton
Charleston
Coach Williams
Morgantown
Chamber of Commerce
Charles S. Armistead
ST. Francis High School
Valley High Vocational Agriculture
Dick Glass
Greene County
the Grange
Greene County Fairground
ARG
Sisters Leave Morgantown Care Role After 22 Years
The Sisters of St. Vincent Pallotti Hospital express heartfelt thanks to Morgantown residents for support over 22 years. They credit doctors and staff for their teamwork and note the hospital auxiliary’s special efforts. They say they leave with gratitude and a wish to return.
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Morgantown
St. Vincent Pallotti Hospital
Hospital
Students Litter Mountainlair Grounds Draw Criticism
A reader complains about excessive litter on the Mountainlair steps and other college gathering sites. The note questions student ecology concerns and preservation efforts, describing campus areas as near trash dumps and urging accountability.
Returnee seeks help locating boyhood friend Thompson
A reader in Morgantown asks for assistance finding Brence Franklin Thompson, a boyhood friend he recently reconnected with after many years away. He requests help from readers who may know his lost acquaintance or have clues to his whereabouts.
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Morgantown
Brence Franklin Thompson
West Virginia legislature blamed as leaders edge reforms urged
Lingering questions follow a session described as doing the least for the people. Critics fault leadership for bottling bills and seek rules changes including discharge petitions and removing presiding officers from Rules Committees. The mental health complex and reapportionment disputes highlight legislative dysfunction and court scrutiny.
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West Virginia
House
Senate
Spiritual riches over material envy in Philippians guidance
The author argues envy and jealousy arise from comparing possessions with neighbors and urges focusing on spiritual virtues instead. Citing Philippians 4 8 9 the piece promotes truth honesty justice purity and virtuous thinking as paths to peace and serenity.
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God of
League pushes clean water amendments for stronger pollution controls
The League of Women Voters and 24 national groups back Dingell Reuss Saylor Clean Water Amendments to H R 11896. They seek 1981 and 1985 goals, EPA permit veto powers, citizen suits, continued NEPA and Refuse Act use, and broader comment rights for Fish and Wildlife. urge contact with Rep Staggers to support the amendments.
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League of Women Voters
Izaak Walton League
National Wildlife Federation
Trout Unlimited
United Auto Workers
United Steelworkers of America
Sierra Club
Common Cause
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Friends of the Earth
the Wilderness Society
National Consumers League
Environmental Action, Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union
Zero
U.S
EPA
Fish and Wildlife Service of the Interior Dept
Fish and Wildlife Co-ordination Act
League
National Academy of Sciences
Congress
Harley O. Staggers
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C
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West Virginia Newspaper Publishing Co
Greer Building
New York Times
Washington Star Dispatches
Associated Press
United Press International
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Humane Society
Grafton Candy Stripers
Returnee
Ray Martin
Col
R. L. Bonar
Buffalo Creek
State Supreme Court
K.E
House Public Works Committee
Environmental Protection Agency
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