Letter From Charleston Weighs Gubernatorial Candidacies
The piece discusses Robertson's governor bid and open primaries with support dynamics from Smith loyalists. It notes shifts from the old statehouse power, governor’s tempered backing, and a loose capitol environment. It also critiques Robertson campaign tactics and policy posture, including welfare and racial issue pitches.
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Sprouse
Kaufman
Robertson
Smith
Statehouse Organization
Statehouse
Monongahela Power Co. to Celebrate Three Retirements
Three area Monongahela Power Co. employees retire Monday ending long careers. H A Stroud Jr, Paul Miller, and Cecil G White conclude service with the firm in Fairmont and Rivesville. Stroud began in 1925 with Keystone Power Co. and joined Monongahela in 1929. Miller started in 1937 and advanced to building superintendent in 1955. White began as a third class mechanic in 1949.
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Cecil G. White
Rivesville
Stroud
Keystone Power Co
Ridgeway Pa
Pennsylvania State University
Monongahela
Fairmont
Davis and Elkins College
West Virginia University Council of Economic Education
Miller
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Pittsburgh
White
PTA Meeting Planned at Waiteman Barbe Junior High
The Parent-Teacher Association of Waiteman Barbe Junior High School will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the school. Secretary Elwanda Ralston announced the meeting.
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Waiteman Barbe Junior High School
Elwanda Ralston
Tremor Shakes Western Sicily No Injuries Reported
A four on the 12 point scale quake struck western Sicily on Saturday near Palermo with no injuries or deaths reported.
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Palermo
Italy
UPI
Sicily
Airman Paul E Weaver Completes Basic Training
Airman Paul E Weaver son of Mr and Mrs Harry B Weaver of Rt 1 Independence has completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas and is assigned to the Air Force Technical Training Center at Chanute AFB for missile maintenance schooling. A 1966 graduate of Newburg High School.
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Paul E. Weaver
Harry B. Weaver
Af Rt. 1
Independence
Lackland Afb
Tex
Air Force Technical Training Center
Chanute Afb
Weaver
Newburg High School
Trail Ride Scheduled On April 7 In Braxton County
Horseback riding enthusiasts are invited to participate in a trail ride on April 7 at Sutton Braxton County. The event is sponsored by the Central West Virginia Riding Club and Braxton Tourist Association and will start at 1 p.m. at a 350acre youth recreation camp beside Braxton County Airport. The four hour ride features a hayride and supper from an old fashioned wagon. Own mounts are free. horses can be rented for $5. The hayride and supper cost $1.25 each.
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Sutton Braxton County
Central
Butler Trial Set Monday
Kenneth Butler, 41, of Sistersville, goes on trial for murder in Weirton, West Virginia, for the July shooting death of Linda Kay Peck, 21, on her home porch. A historical note mentions Schleiden and Schwann proposing cell theory in 1839.
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Weirton
W. Va
UPI
Kenneth Butler
Sistersville
Butler
Linda Kay Peck
Matthias Schleiden
Theodor Schwann
Kingwood Students Selected for Rhododendron Girls State
Four Kingwood High School juniors were named as candidates for the 26th Rhododendron Girls State to be held June 16 to 22 at Jackson's Mill. The selection was approved by Principal Fred A. Conley with support from local organizations including Kingwood Rotary Kiwanis Lions Albright Bank and American Legion Post No. 56.
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Rhododendron
Kingwood High School
Jackson’s Mill
Susan Burk
Nedra Wolfe
Jacquelyn Peterson
Donna Brown
Kingwood
Jackson's Mill
Susan Buric
Max Burk
Richard Wolfe
Donald Peterson
Donald P. Brown
Fred A. Conley
Virginia Lehman
American Legion Auxiliary
Kingwood Rotary
Kiwanis, Lions
Albright National Bank
American Legion Post No
American Legion
Office Extends Evening Hours for Medicare Enrollment
Morgantown Social Security office stays open until 9 p.m. Monday per district manager W. R. Campbell to help 65 plus residents enroll in voluntary doctor bill insurance under Medicare. Late enrollment carries higher premiums. current rate is 4 dollars monthly, with late enrollees paying 4.40 dollars. Last day to claim July September 1966 Medicare payments also Monday.
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Morgantown
W. R. Campbell
Campbell
Missing elkhound Sheba sought by local family
Mrs. Paul F. Price reports her gray elkhound Sheba missing from 708 Downs Ave since Friday night. The dog resembles a German shepherd and is tagged. Call 296-6151 with any information about Sheba’s whereabouts.
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Paul F. Price
Downs Ave
Sheba
Price
West Virginia Brotherhood endorses full slate of Democratic candidates
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen executive board in West Virginia endorsed all four Democratic incumbents for Congress and former Rep. Robert H. Mollohan for the First District seat. Board chairman Burke Fertig said the union has about 4,000 members in the state.
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Charleston
W. Va
Burke Fertig
Brotherhood
West Virginia
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