Letter From Charleston Shapes West Virginia Primary
Dominion Post correspondent reports a strange year as county Statehouse organizations hesitate to back top candidates in the May 15 primary. Kanawha County fears reduced influence as Robertson’s slate status shifts amid rumors of Statehouse hanky panky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statehouse
Statehouse-organization
Atty
C. Donald Robertson
Kanawha
Don Robertson
Robertson
West Virginia
Kanawha Statehouse
Charleston
Phone Strikes Continue As C P Workers Ratify Contract
Pickets remain outside Bell Telephone Co. on Fayette Street as Chesapeake and Potomac Co. workers delay return. CWA locals ratified a new three year contract 120 to 62 locally, with statewide approval expected soon. Management continues board duties and service is reportedly strong.
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Bell Telephone Co
Fayette Street
Hugh Loder
Chesapeake and Potomac Co
C&p
Loder
Communication Workers of America
Frank Baker
Charleston
Oscar Davis
Western Electric
Mishap Causes 54700 In Labraton Collisions
One car crash in Labraton caused 4700 damages after William E. Austin 26 of Rt. 7 left the road, struck railroad tracks along Decker's Creek and skidded 159 feet. Austin was cited for reckless driving after minor injuries treated at University Hospital. Police logged two additional Morgantown area crashes totaling 900 in damages.
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Labraton
Morgantown
William E. Austin
Rt. 7
University Hospital
Austin
Decker’s Creek
Mr. Austin
Walnut Street
Triumph
Charles R. Bickel Jr
Pittsburgh
Checker
Kelly Cab Co
Clynn C. Vineyard
Johnson Ave
University Avenue
Pleasant Street
Chevrolet
Howard Haselew
Granville
Earl Bragg
Blacksville
Area Juveniles Blamed For Jail Break
Two 17 year old boys escaped from Taylor County Jail in Grafton after overpowering a trustee with a homemade weapon. Police, including state officers, searched the area as they pursued the pair described as white males about 5 7 and 150 152 pounds with brown hair and eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Grafton
Fayette County
Marion County
Prunytown
Uniontown
Harold
Indiana Avenue
Fairmont
Morgantown Man Bonds On Dual Traffic Charges
A Morgantown resident Gary Hagerdorn posted $18 bond for driving without a license and $5 for driving against traffic in City Police Court. Two others paid fines for traffic violations Victor Solomon Jr. and Russell McElroy with $18 and $13 respectively.
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Morgantown
Gary Hagerdorn
Wake St
Victor L. Solomon Jr
Rt. 1
Russell R. McElroy
Cleveland Ave
Trial May Include Judge Eddy in Scotchel Slaying Case
Fayette County grand jury in Uniontown May 13 may indict Galayda for the killing of Anthony Scotchel. Judge Eddy could be asked to testify to refute statements by Carole Krukar, a key witness, with Galayda's attorney saying he may arrange for Eddy's appearance without a subpoena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don J. Eddy
Westover
Anthony
Tony) Scotchel
Fayette County
John George Galayda
Monessen
Uniontown
John I. Munson
Carole King Krukar
Galayda
John Krukar
Scotcher
William E. Duffield
Morgantown
Krukar
Bonnie Jo Schroyer
Duffield
Carole Krukar
Eddy
Carole
Local Republicans split by feud over Moore Underwood in Monongalia
In Monongalia County Republicans discuss a split driven by the Arch Moore Cecil Underwood feud. County leaders like Paul Trevillian and Sheriff Charles Whiston dominate the scene while independent voices warn of factionalism. The piece notes Moore leads locally with Underwood gaining ground and hints at future party realignment as the general election approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Lee Smith
Monongalia
Arch Moore
Cecil Underwood
Republican Executive Committee
Underwood
Paul Trevillian
Morgantown
Charles J. Whiston
Trevillian
Haden
Sheriff Whiston
Mr. Haden
John P Ball
Donald Price
House of Delegates
John Sisler
George Farmer Jr
Posten
Whiston
Melvin Rexroad
Harold Neely
Neely
Moore
Arch
Romney
Petersburg
Cecil
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Thomas Knight
Dominion Post Capital
James Sprouse
Paul Kaufman
John D. Rockefeller IV
Howard Carson
Agriculture
Gus Douglass
Harley C. Staggers
James R. McCartney
Mountainlair
Congress
Staggers
Keyser
Bucky
Danny
Keyser High School
WVU
Ellen
Susie
Mrs. Staggers
Mary Kaye
Peggy
Thetts
Theo Ansplene
Yough Dam
Somerset Fayette County
John McGill
Bridgeport
Riley Tar and Chemcial Co
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