Charleston Letter Hints at ABC Endorsement Motives
In a politically charged column, Sprouse potential endorsement is discussed as a near certainty. ABC Commissioner Harrison Everett denies directing staff to back any candidate, though private chatter points to possible alignment if Governor Smith endorses someone.
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Sprouse
Fair
Fair Star Dash State Alcoholic Beverage Control
Harrison Everett
ABC
Everett
Smith
Morgantown case centers on Krukar gang theft scheme
A Morgantown businessman and former police officer alleged a well organized burglary ring operated from his residence as a headquarters. He described advance men Krukar and Scotcher, the gang’s careful planning, deception and failed break ins including a shot fired to deter trespassers. He also noted Krukar’s abrupt disappearance after Scotcher’s January 6 disappearance.
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Morgantown
Krukar
Galayda
Scotcher
Attorney Appointed For Wellsburg Woman In Husband Slaying
Wellsburg West Virginia Brooke County deputies report Mrs Rose Robinson 27 was charged in the shooting death of her husband. Charles Robinson 41 of Steubenville Ohio was found shot in an alley Friday night. No preliminary hearing set. she is jailed. The accused's mother Odessa Reed was sought for questioning.
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Wellsburg
W. Va
UPI
Rose Robinson
Brooke County Sheriff's Department
Charles Robinson
Steubenville
Ohio
Robinson
Brooke County
Odessa Reed
State Road Toll Climbs Higher
The West Virginia highway death toll for 1968 rose to 82 after 3 year old Vickie Marie Mitchem of McDowell County was struck and killed on a secondary road Friday night state police said.
Robertson Urges Welfare Recipients to Work in Community
West Virginia attorney general C Donald Robertson speaking from Beckley urged able welfare recipients to contribute to public needs by working on rural roads school buildings and playgrounds as part of his campaign for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. A press release misworded an expose about the gala opening prompting clarification from Glen McCasland.
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Beckley
W. Va
UPI
Donald Robertson
Robertson
Glen McCasland
Preservation vs Industry Growth At Hanover Shoe Plant
Governor Hulett C. Smith warned against letting West Virginia become a concrete jungle while praising industrial growth. He urged preserving natural resources and attractions to lure plants, noting the administration works to attract new industry and keep the economy strong.
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West Virginia
Apply for Work In County
Morgantown Employment Service Office received 41 applications for jobs last week. Positions requested include teacher stenographer clerk typist three billing machine operator general salesperson auto accounting salesperson nursemaid counterman waitress cleaner nursing aide production machine operator constration worker two poultry hanger company laborer dump truck driver light truck driver three welder s helper service station attendant two highway maintenance man material handler sewing machine operator trackman electronic technician mine motorman scientific helper radio repairman telephone answering service operator analytical chemist net fisherman mixer operator and elemental three.
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Morgantown
Slain U S Army Colonel Found In Madrid Apartment
Police opened an inquiry into the death of Col William Franklin Cormany 48 of Nellis West Virginia whose body with two chest wounds was found in his Madrid apartment a pistol nearby. The discovery was by his son as he came home from school his wife is in Rome and their other son is in the United States.
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UPS
West Virginia
William Franklin Cormany
Nellis
Boone County
W. Va
Cormany
Rome
Italy
United States
Berkeley Voters Reject $322000 School Levy
Berkeley County voters in Martinsburg West Virginia narrowly voted down a special school levy of 322000 dollars. The defeat affects funding for local education programs and facilities.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
UPI
Berkeley County
Date Set For ABC Meeting in Kingwood April 1
The Preston Artificial Breeders Cooperative schedules its annual meeting for 7 30 p m Monday April 1 in the Kingwood Community Building. Guest speaker Richard H A Chichester will discuss updating the Sire Directory and new sires.
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Preston Artificial Breeders’ Cooperative
ABC Board of Directors
Richard H. A. Chichester
ABC
Frederick
Chichester
Preston
Clark H. Taylor
Preston County
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Preston Abc
Jerry Hauser
DHIA
Alton Anderson
John C. Gibson
Terra Alta
Ray Spiker
Brandonville
Hancell A. Teets
Amboy
Weirton Boy Shot to Death
A 15 year old, Gary Stewart, was killed by a companion during target practice in Weirton West Virginia. He died on arrival at a local hospital.
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Weirton
W. Va
UPI
Gary Stewart
Two WV Wesleyan Students Set Caving Record in Cave Study
George Locke of Irwin Pennsylvania and Ronald White of Claymont Delaware spent 96 hours seven minutes underground in Sharps Cave near Rich Mountain for an underground camping trip. They slept in a tent due to humidity and cooked meals in three hours. They collected insects larvae amphipods and a rare tiger beetle and caught a rarely seen cave sucker fish. They plan further study on bacteria and molds from the expedition.
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W.va
UPI
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Webster- Pocahontas County
George Earl Locke
Irwin
Ronald White
Claymont
Del
Locke
Sharps Cave
Rich Mountain
White
Protest Rally in West Berlin Draws 400 People
About 400 people gathered at Wittenberg Platz in West Berlin on Saturday to protest American policies in Vietnam, signaling local dissent during the antiwar movement.
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Berlin
UPI
Vietnam
West Berlin
Wittenberg Platz
County Cannot Pay Its Rent Over Back Office Costs
Raleigh County Court revealed it lacks funds in its general fund to cover 31 000 dollars in back rent and utilities owed to the Raleigh County Welfare Department Rahall Realty Co which had rented offices for 3000 dollars a month evicted the welfare department Welfare Commissioner L L Vincent petitioned the State Supreme Court to compel payment and provision of offices The petition was accepted
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Beckley
W. Va
UPI
Raleigh County Court
County General Fund
Raleigh County
Rahall Realty Co
Welfare Department
L. L. Vincent
State Supreme Court
Campaign Opens Here For Moore Campaign Opens Here For Moore
Arch Moore opens governor campaign headquarters drawing broad crowds. Rep Arch Moore greets businessmen students and passersby as he works the hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the university campus engagement.
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Arch Moore
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