Goldwater Confesses to Cable Gimmicks at Convention
Ex senator Barry Goldwater admits on educational TV to plans for disrupting rivals at the 1964 Republican convention and recounts a scheme involving wiring and cables. He claims others should have their own lines checked as the tale unfolds amid Cold War era political intrigue.
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Don Robertson in dangerous enviable lead for 1968 governor race
A political column analyzes attorney general Don Robertson as the front runner for the Democratic nomination in 1968. It notes his perilous early advantage, rival ambitions from James Sprouse Wally Barron and Harley Staggers, and the need for Robertson to navigate, funders, and potential defections while building a capable campaign machine.
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Nixon
California
Gress
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Democratic Committee
Monongalia County
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Kee
Charleston Brigade
Jim Sprouse
Charleston
Sprouse
Ball Park
Morgantown honors Police Chief C W Smith for 25 years
Post Mortems recalls Morgantown’s dinner honoring Police Chief C W Smith for 25 years of service. He received a new automobile and cash gifts totaling 2724 dollars. More than 150 people attended the program as a heavy frost covered the area.
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Morgantown
Between Us Family Days at Fort Martin Highlight Open House
Fort Martin hosts Between Us Family Days inviting Potomac Edison Co employees retirees and families on Oct 14 and 15 with other company groups visiting Oct 21. Attendees told to wear casual garb low heels urged for women parking limited to 800 900 cars and car pooling advised. Public day announced through newspapers.
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Masontown
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Mont Chateau
California
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Point Marion
Robert Leo Smith
WVII
Almanack arrives and local notes from Morgantown
The Morgantown Post columnist celebrates the Old Farmer's Almanack 1968 edition arriving with weather forecasts and articles. He recalls its history, bemoans local winters, shares notes on neighbors, school and civic events, and fond childhood memories.
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London
Clude
Isaak Walton
Edgar Allen Poe
Abe
Hagerstown
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