Charleston Race Hinge on Robertson Barron Clash for Governor
In Charleston the Democratic fight narrows to Attorney General Robertson and ex Governor Barron. Crosstalk centers on credibility and party backing as Robertson weighs a potential bid for governor while Barron contemplates returning to leadership, with WVU and state contracts stirring further political tension.
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Charleston
Statehouse Society
C. Donald Robertson
James Sprouse
Howard Carson
Peter Beter
Dem
Robertson
Barron
Isee
Elmore
Dems
Lake level drop floods boats at Cheat Lake docks
Unannounced lowering of Cheat Lake by ten feet Thursday night caused extensive damage to several boats. John Batlas’s 28 foot cabin cruiser was left on dry land as rain later filled the lake. interior damage and mahogany paneling will likely require factory restoration. The lake has since returned toward normal level.
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Cheat Lake
John Batlas
Batlas
Mountaineer
Lake Lynn
Deckers Creek
Bashful Candidates In Vogue In West Virginia Race
Senator Paul Kaufman, a liberal Democrat from the eighth district, amid cautious delays at the West Virginia Political Science Convention expresses a wait and see stance on a gubernatorial bid. Kenneth McMillan of West Liberty warns reform talk faces conservative opposition and a statewide wind shift is needed.
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Paul Kaufman
West Virginia
Kenneth McMillan
Division of Social Science
West Liberty State College
Paul
Kaufman
McMillan
Univesity Agricultural Sciences
Democratic Party
Two Fined In Conservation Violations By Justice of the Peace
Stephen S. Pullen, 18, of 322 Mulberry St. paid 24 for having an uncased gun without a hunting license. David Coull, 29, of Parkersburg paid 24 for remaining in Coopers Rock Park after closing hours.
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Justice of the Peace
William Bowers
Stephen S. Pullen
Mulberry St
David Coull
Parkersburg
Coopers Rock Park
WVU To Announce Decision On Food Prep At Games
County Health Director I A Wiles urges WVU to stop vending agents from preparing food at Mountaineer Stadium during football games. The probe cites illness affecting 700 people linked to foods dispensed in stadium runways and possible contamination from soft drinks. Health officials and WVU work to identify the germ and limit spread ahead of any fan announcement.
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County Health Department
University
Mountaineer Stadium
County Health Diector
I. A
WVU
University Hospital
WVU Health Service
Wiles
John J. Lawless
University Health Service
OBrien Urges Democrats to Organize in West Virginia
Postmaster General Lawrence OBrien addressed the Democratic Women's Day Banquet in Fairmont with a warning to organize to win elections and explain issues. Gov. Hulett Smith predicted a 1963 Democratic victory and the election of Lyndon Johnson and Hubert Humphrey as crowds packed the Fairmont Hotel, with TV coverage across banquet rooms.
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Fairmont
Lawrence O'Brien
West Virginia
Hulett C. Smith
Smith
Lyndon Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
Efficient Use Is Key Says Dean Sleeth
Dean Sleeth of the University School of Medicine argues that simply producing more M D s won t solve the doctor shortage. He calls for systemwide reform and better use of medical personnel, noting many tasks could be done by nurses or staff to free physicians for essential care. He cites overextended house calls as an example, with continuation promised on Page A.
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Barron
Robertson
Arch Moore
Moore
Washington
Eut Robertson
James Harlow
Harlow
Joe
Judy O'Brien
United States
Clark Steeth
University School ‘of Medicine
Dean Sleeth
Oral Cancer Clinic Planned During Month
October oral cancer detection clinic to be held at University Medical Center announced by Dr. Roger V. Chastain. Free exams by Monongalia County Dental Society with U M Center and University School of Dentistry staff, October 16 and 17 from 5 30 to 8 30 p m by appointment only.
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University Medical Center
Roger V. Chastain
Theonongalia County Dental Society
Uiversity School of Dentistry
Enid Gilbert
University School of Medicine
Monongalia County
American Cancer. Society
Dental Society
Division of
Dental Hygiene
University
Floyd B. Cox
John K. Berdon
John L. Campbell
John Dempsey
William L. Graham
Coordination Key Drives Morgantown Planning Dig In
Morgantown Planning Commission starts an intensive work program led by consultant William Tierney III. Phase I updates base maps, analyzes economy and population, and surveys land use, transportation, schools, and services. Phase III covers subdivision and zoning updates, while Phase IV examines annexation needs, costs, and revenue.
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City Planning Commission
Morgantown
Planning Commission
Commission
William Tierney III
Clift Hough
West Virginia Geologic Survey
Soil Conservation Service
Tierney
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Dear Don
Alf Robertson
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Mary Alice
Clarence Elmore
West Virginia University
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Hercules
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Johnson
Attorney General
Hercules Tire and Rubber Co
Hercules Tire and Rubber
Harold Sneddon
Sneddon
Cecil Underwood
Underwood
Monsanto Chemical Corp
Republican
Portance
M.D
Richard Feather
Preston County
McMillen
O’brien
Charles Armistead
John McClaugherty
Paul Stewart
Dean
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Sion
State Road Commission
County School Board
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