West Virginia voters weigh tax reform and ethics in 1969 race
Statewide candidates discuss priority issues including state tax reform, depletion taxes on natural resources, and conflicts of interest laws. Harry A. Howell and others push for broader income taxation and stronger disclosure. James A. Kent Jr and Donald E. Price advocate balanced reforms and civil service expansion.
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House
Senate
West Virginia
Harry A. Howell
University Avenue
Democrat
West Virginia University
Board of Regents
Fairmont
Marion County
U.E
W. Va
West Virginia Senate Candidates Share Views On Industry And Education
Don A. Garvin of Fairmont, 50, dairy executive, emphasizes attracting industry through upgraded roads and education while supporting limited government spending. James L. Davis of Fairmont, 54, machinist, calls for stronger pollution controls, expanded secondary roads, improved education, and tax reform while opposing self serving actions by officials.
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Don A. Garvin
Fairmont
West Liberty College
West Virginia University
Marion
Monongalia
West Virginia
Darwin Johnson for West Virginia legislature candidate
Democrat Darwin Snooks Johnson, a 30 year old coal operator and attorney from Morgantown, runs on education and roads as key issues. He supports continuing the B and O tax, opposes a depletion tax on coal, and favors full disclosure for officials owning 5 percent or more stock in state sellers.
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Darwin (Snooks) Johnson
P. D. Bosx
Morgantown
J.D
W.V.U. College of Law
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House OF Delegates
Mrs. Willian
Davis
Fairmont State College
Western Reserve University
W.V A. Graduate School
James A. Kent Jr
S- Holland Avenue
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Donald E. Price
Jackson Ave
WVU
B.S
L.L.B
HE Dominion-Post
James L. Davis
West
B&o
Joseph
Joe” Janco
National Sheriffs Association and
Fraternal Order of Police
Clarence
Johnson
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Adv
Secretary OF State
Jay Rockefeller
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