Letter From Charleston: WV Governor Campaign At Peak Controversy
The piece argues the 1968 West Virginia gubernatorial race between Arch Moore and James Sprouse featured the most foul campaign in state history. It credits the Republican primary with shaping the mudslinging and notes both sides exchanged accusations while denying Crook claims about Sprouse.
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West
West Virginia
Arch Moore
James Sprouse
Moore
GOP
Cecil Underwood
Underwood
Hominy Falls
Charleston Gazette
Gazette
Peter Beter
Moore’s Corporation Legal
Sprouse
AFL- Cio
Miles Stanley
Hulett Smith
Voter Turnout Expected 75-80 Percent Tuesday
Monongalia County Clerk Tom Jackson warns voters of state election laws to prevent misunderstandings at polls. Rules limit occupancy of booths and proximity to ballot boxes, with strict time limits and order maintenance by election officials. The measures apply to general voting, with exceptions for blind voters and potential custody provisions near sunrise.
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Tom Jackson
Monongalia
Board of Election Commissioners
Jackson
Commissioners of Election
Moore seeks removal as executor in case involving 150000 dollar bond
A hearing in Marshall County on November 19 will seek Arch A. Moore Jr removal as executor of the W J G Taylor estate. The action demands accounting since 1962 and cites failure to file claims, receipts, disbursements, rents, and prudent investment. Moore is a U S House member and Republican gubernatorial candidate.
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Moundsville
Arch A. Moore Jr
Marshall
Moore
J. Randall Crow
U.S. House of Representatives
J. Malcolm Orth
Charleston
Murrell R. Wratchford
South Charleston
Wratchford
West Virginia
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
IOOF
Educational Fund
Grand Lodge of the
ICOF
W.J.G. Taylor
Marshall County
Taylor
Tyler County
Cmmissioner
Ann E. Winland
Commissioner of Accounts
United States
Sprouse Urges Tougher Gambling Enforcement in WV
Democratic gubernatorial candidate James M. Sprouse urged strict enforcement of anti gambling laws during a Monongalia and Preston counties campaign tour. He blamed mineral rights buyers and Northern Panhandle gambling operators for political influence and pledged tougher laws and enforcement.
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James M. Sprouse
Sprouse
Monongalia
Preston
Arch A. Moore
West Virginia
Star City Fire Hall
National Guard
Camp Dawson
Kingwood
Panhandle
Morgantown
Summit Hall
West Virginia University
Mountaineer Field
Preston County
Masontown
Reedsville
Star City
Four Minor Accidents Reported Over Homecoming Weekend
Sheriff reports a two vehicle rear end collision at Routes 73 and 119 causing 400 dollars in damage. Roy Lee Weaver and H M Bragg were involved. City Police logged three additional minor crashes on Willey and Fife streets with total damages about 725 dollars.
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Rts
Roy Lee Weaver
Rt. 8
H. M. Bragg
Rt. 9
Charles Whiston
Willey and
Fife Streets
Douglas R. Hutchkins
Brookhaven
N. Y
Leonard D. Lackey Jr
Princeton
Beer Law Enforcement Here Is Much Stronger Than in Liquor Clubs
A comparison of state enforcement shows beer law penalties and procedures are stricter than those governing private liquor clubs. The beer division employs about twice as many inspectors and can revoke licenses for offenses. private clubs lack similar mandatory reporting and harsher penalties. Two beer licenses have been revoked for employee gambling violations at Bea's Restaurant and J&K Snack Bar in Westover.
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Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner
Bea’s Restaurant
Westover
Frank
Absentee Balloting Expected Heavy in Monongalia County
Monongalia County expects 75 to 80 percent turnout in the general election with GOP organizers projecting over 90 percent of Republicans voting. Absentee ballots already exceed the 1960s total as 71 precincts prepare for polls open 6:30 am to 7:30 pm.
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Dominion Post Capital
Phoete
Stewart Burge
WVU
Susan Allison
Weston
Hale J. Posten
University Alumni Association
Posten
Susie
Kentucky
Queen
Utne Hess
Harley O. Staggers
Democratic Party
Monongalia County
Terra Alta
Rowlesburg
James Harlow
Evansdale
University
Board of Governors
Mickey Forfari
S. J
Sam) Angotti
Democratic Executive Committee
Angotti
Paul H. Trevillian
Jean Friend
Mr. Jackson
Robert H. Bowlby
L. Arthur Barbe
Herman Walker
Friend
Trevillian
Democratic
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