Bank paints wall with youth art in Parkersburg
Parkersburg National Bank funded a wall mural on Market Street by inviting area youths to paint during construction. Over 100 artists participated with 20 gallons of paint, police ensured safety, Coca-Cola provided drinks, a local store supplied paint, and judges awarded prizes to individuals and schools for Oct 1 participation.
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Parkersburg
Tom Sawyer
Parkersburg National Bank
Market Street
Sawyers
Coca-Cola
West Virginia Senate approves 3 percent tax deduction amendment
Washington AP reports the West Virginia Senate approved an amendment allowing residents to deduct three percent of the state's five percent tax. The action aims to adjust the tax structure and provide relief to taxpayers.
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Senate
Washington
West
Robert C. Byrd
D-W.va
United State
House
Byrd
Conference Committee
West Virginia
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue Service
Jennings Randolph
Petition seeks removal of state senator from ballot in WV
A petition targets state Sen. J. Frank Deem for removal from the November ballot and seeks to compel Pleasants County Clerk to erase his name on grounds of non residency. Dr. Stephen C. Bird, Harrisville dentist, sues for ballot removal citing Deem’s residence dispute and constitutional residency rules.
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Charleston
W.va
State Supreme Court
J. Frank Deem
R Pleasants
Stephen C. Bird
Harrisville
Ritchie County
Pleasants County
Deem
Bird
Deems
Vienna
Wood County
St. Marys
Two Inmates Escape From Wyoming County Jail
Inmates Jerry Jackson of Baileysville and Andrew Parsons escaped Wyoming County jail by sawing bars in the bull pen. Officials say Jackson faces rape forgery and burglary charges while Parsons is charged with fraudulent use of credit cards. A deputy was away getting a soft drink when the escape occurred. it is the third recent escape involving Jackson.
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Jerry Jackson
Baileysville
Andrew Parsons
Jackson
Moore urges WV Bar to form panel for judicial reform
West Virginia Governor Arch A. Moore Jr. urged the State Bar to form a committee to push for judicial reforms. He cited complex legal language, caseload imbalances, a public defender system, probate inequities, and U.S. Supreme Court rulings. He praised lawyers for aiding Buffalo Creek flood victims.
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Wheeling
W.va
West Virginia State Bar
Arch A. Moore Jr
U.S. Supreme Court
Moore
Buffalo Creek
Morgantown Sunday Dominion-Post Subs Rates 1972
The Morgantown Sunday Dominion-Post lists subscription rates for in state and out of state customers. It notes home delivery options and contact numbers for want ads and other departments.
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Morgantown
Sunday Dominion-Post
Inside section reads like a local paper index
A cluttered listing outlines the Inside Section with various local items including deaths, funerals, weather, public notices, and column features across multiple Pennsylvania and West Virginia areas. It highlights sections such as Women’s News, Personal Finance, and sports columns, plus TV pullout and weekly features.
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West Virginia News World
Billy Graham
Fayette-Greene
Abby di Asraen
Grafton
Adaline Moore
Fellowsville
Friendsville
Markleysburg
Masontown
Mit
E. Wetees
Tunnelton
Family Weekly
Heck’s
Spiegel
Stabbing Probe Incomplete in WV Penitentiary Guard Death
West Virginia state police say the investigation into the fatal Oct. 5 stabbing of guard William Quilliams at the state penitentiary remains unfinished though one inmate has been charged. Col. R L Johnson notes possible additional charges while inmates interviewed by legislators blamed lax guard policing and prison drinking at the facility.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
R. L. Johnson
William Quilliams
Quilliams
Bobby Gene Jarvis
Maher
Mingo County
Jarvis
Guards Press Demands After Slaying at State Penitentiary
Deputy Warden William Wallace says discussions with 170 guards at Moundsville West Virginia aim to tighten security after the stabbing death of guard William Quillams. Guards seek 17 demands, 14 or 15 agreed, with unresolved items needing budget action. a shortage of qualified personnel is blamed for lax supervision.
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Moundsville
Wa. Va
State Penitentiary
William Wallace
Wallace
William Quillams
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Pineville
Wyoming County
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Greer
Fayette and
Greene Counties
Garrett County
VA Andi
Pennsylvania News
U.S
Ida Bey
League of Women Voters
Preston County
Ray Martin
Statehouse Notebook
Connell
Furfari
Quigley
Warden Converse
Fredlock
Pharmacy
High Street
Morgantown, W.va
Rogers
Sterling
Your Walgreen Agency
Chico's Dairy Bar
South University Plaza
Ashland
University
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Libby
Westover
Dunkard Avenue
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