Papke ties spark national interest in West Virginia tax debate
West Virginia faces a clash over Dr. James Papke's tax ideas as governors in Georgia and California show interest. Papke meets Reagan while WV lawmakers continue study. Local politics swirl around Sprouse Robertson Barron and likely party candidate as welfare budget tensions rise.
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Ronald Reagan
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Reagan
California
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Memorial Day Observances Amid War News Across Nation
Memorial Day echoes Lincoln's pledge as families recall fallen servicemen. The piece notes limited holiday respite for Vietnam veterans, ongoing Korea and Vietnam conflict risks, and a new shadow from a high weekly soldier death toll. Local observances begin with Morgantown events and area closures.
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Union
Morgantown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 548
Court House Square
American Legion
Gold Star
Campaign Here Seen As Mild
The city prepares for the City Council elections on June 6 with a surprisingly mild campaign so far. With only nine days left, few candidates have conducted extensive door to door canvassing since ward nominations, though active efforts are expected to increase.
Christopher Grandson Succumbs in Virginia Traffic Crash
William H. West 15 of Millwood Va died after injuries from a May 15 motorcycle collision with a car near Winchester Memorial Hospital. He was the son of Mr and Mrs William H West III and grandson of Mr and Mrs Frank Christopher former Christoper Coal Co owners. Graveside rites set for 2 p.m. Monday at Mt Hebron Cemetery Winchester.
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Christopher Coal Co
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Mt. Hebron
Maj. Van Gilder In SAM Raid Over North Vietnam
Major William S. Van Gilder, son of Westover residents, flew in the first strikes against the Thai Nguyen SAM training area north of Hanoi. His unit reports three buildings destroyed and three damaged. A veteran pilot with West Virginia University training, he has earned four Air Medals and was recommended for the Distinguished Flying Cross for raids on the Thai Nguyen steel mill. He is assigned to a state-side post in August, though he is not pleased.
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Monongalia County
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Derthick
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West Virginia University
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Harlow
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Hanoi
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Thai Ngyen
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Doris
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Carol
Joyce
Allen Court
Washington, D.C
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Morgantown Water Commission Eyeing HUD Grant After Denied Request
Morgantown's Water Commission plans to seek a federal grant for needed improvements after the new fiscal year starts July 1. The request is expected to be well below the $2 million HUD denied last year. Engineer manager Thomas Urquhart noted last year's setback.
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HUD
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Philadelphia
Urquhart
Commission
Ashburn
City
Accidents Mounting In Area After Holiday Traffic
A holiday period spike in crashes across West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania states left several injured. Mrs Randall Work 20 and son Randall Jr. of Morgantown were treated for injuries after a tractor trailer wreck near McConnellsville. State Police logged numerous minor incidents with no fatalities reported.
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Fairmont
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Randall Jr
Morgantown
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Mill Gap
Fairdhance Road
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Main St
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Miss DeFrank
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Uniontown Hospital
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