Toward better town gown relations in Morgantown
Mountaineer Weekend showcased strong town gown ties as University students joined Morgantown civic groups in a widely praised celebration. Students are urged to support the 1971 United Fund drive in Monongalia County, aiming for 2 500 from about 15 000 students, with Alpha Phi Omega's Mini Projects offering short, no-cost volunteer efforts.
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Morgantown
United Fund
Monongalia County
Alpha Phi Omega
Mountainlair
Week’s bouquets honor kindness to animals and community cheer
Mor gantown family earns a bouquet for rescuing a frightened puppy on Interstate 79 after returning from Fairmont. The West Virginia University Marching Band receives a nearby bouquet for Mountaineer football game performances. Morgantown City Council is praised for civil conduct, Grafton citizens celebrate low cost Elizabeth Cather Towers, and Carmichaels residents earn a bouquet for a new day care center at United Presbyterian Church.
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Donald Travinski
Morgantown
Fairmont
Travinskis
West Virginia University
Mountaineer
Grafton
Elizabeth Cather
Carmichaels
United Presbyterian Church
Mason-Dixonland
Courtesy in Morgantown Prompt Help After Stadium Incident
A Morgantown reader thanks many people who aided her after she fainted at the WVU Penn State game. She praises two helpers who moved her to sit, the usher who summoned care, Dr Hess who treated her, and the ambulance crew. She asks Dr Hess to send a bill.
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WVU
Penn State
Dr. Hess
Morgantown
Halloween party as safer alternative to trick or treat
In Maidsville a Friday Halloween party replaced door to door trick or treating. Families donated candy and baked goods while games offered prizes and money. The writer urges banning trick or treating in favor of local community parties for safer celebrations.
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Maidsville
Passport Oaths Spark A Candid Patriot Debate
A column critiques Secretary Rogers on a passport oath ruling linking loyalty to the Constitution with travel rights. It imagines a citizen’s wish to go to Russia blocked by an oath, argues the policy mocks true patriotism, and cautions against cheapening loyalty tests in public life.
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America
Russia
Barry Goldwater
United Nations
China
Rogers
B.D. Smith
Smith
Power
Powers
State Department
Boo Rogers
Europe
Welfare Reform Committee Examines Six Month Eligibility Policy
League of Women Voters and Barry Locke discussed six month welfare eligibility, WIN and New Careers programs, data computerization, and client worker separation at Fairmont Morgantown offices. They explored impact on AFDC AFDCU and aid to the blind recipients and planned public education efforts.
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West Virginia
League of Women Voters Welfare Reform Committee
Barry Locke
Fairmont Welfare Office
Locke
Department of Welfare
Welfare
WIN
W.R.O
Welfare Rights Organization
Mr. Locke
Fairmont
Marion
Preston
Monongalia
Morgantown
League
Harold McNeil
Census quirks spark Oregon election-seat debate
Oregon editorial writers recount a Pittsburgh seminar on census methods. They fault a rule that assigns servicemen overseas to their home states for 1970 counts, noting Oregon nearly gained a House seat while West Virginia lost one due to shifted serviceman totals. They contrast constitutional aims with practical counting and highlight state disparities.
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Ray
Oregon
West Virginia
Brown
Council For the Advancement of Science Writing Inc
National Conference of
United States
San Diego
California
Vietnam
Seven Seas
Texas
Virginia
Grow Up Americans Find True Pleasure in God
A reflection contrasts sex centric culture with broader pleasures. It argues modern media elevates sexual pleasure while real fulfillment comes from knowing God. The author cites daily joys like family, games, neighbors, fishing, and other activities as worthwhile pursuits beyond sexual delight. Psalm 16:11 is cited as guidance.
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God
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Ford Motor Co
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