Charleston Political Winds Weigh On Gubernatorial Talk
Gov Hulett Smith met in Washington with Rep Harley Staggers to explore a possible run for governor. Staggers, Commerce Committee chair, hinted he has not closed the door while Barron eyes Charleston and Greenbrier plans. A Democratic rally in Fairmont with O’Brien and party leaders looms as a pivotal moment.
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Charleston
Hulett Smith
Washington
Harley Staggers
Staggers
John Fox
House Commerce Committee
Commerce
W. W. Barron
Barron
Greenbrier County
Lewisburg
Greenbrier
Fairmont
Lawrence O'Brien
Smith
Byrd
Randolph
Supreme Court
Morgantown
Anne Hearst
James Sprouse
Miss Hearst
Sprouse
Hearst
Statehouse
Morgantown Traffic Plea Grows as Registrations Rise
Morgantown officials urge State Road Commission to act on traffic congestion. County motor vehicle registrations rose from 22 037 in 1966 to 23 235, with student vehicles near 3 000 to 4 000. SRC delays include refusals on signals at W Va 7 and Green Bay Road and widening Beechurst Avenue. City seeks permanent traffic planning leader to replace Glenn White.
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Ken Baker
Morgantown
State Road Commission
James A. Ashburn
Burl Sawyers
Charleston
Ashburn
SRC
W.va. 7
Green Bay Road
Beechurst
University Avenues
Monongahela Boulevard
Beechurst Aveue
Collins Ferry Road
Glenn White
Postmaster Walker Pledges Work Toward Improvements
Herman V. Walker began as Morgan town Postmaster after being sworn in by Thom as C. Klasnick. He faces a 270000 pieces daily mail volume and a 170 person staff. Walker supports Zip Codes and aims to improve mail reception and distribution while adjusting to a new role.
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Herman V. Walker
Morgantown
Thomas C. Klasnick
Wheeling
U. S. Post Office Department
Walker
United States Postoffice Dept
Tire bid dispute delays state recapping contract award
Buckhannon tire firm B and H challenges the state recapping bid for a Morgantown outlet. Purchasing chief backs Hercules Tire and Rubber Supply. Atty Gen Robertson to review legality as bidder complaints mount over a loader grader tire change and pickup delivery requirements.
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Clarence Johnson
Johnson
Morgantown
Harold Sneddon
Sneddon
Truman Gore
Oe Og
Buckhanon Tire Supply
Joseph Hail
B&h Tire and Supply Co
Buckhanon
Hercules Tire and Rubber Supply Co
West Virginia
Finance
Atty
C. Donald Robertson
Hall
Harold
Red) Sneddon
Hercules
Conrad Stowers
Beckley Tire and Robber Co
Buckhanan
Stowers
State Road Commission
Training For Tutoring At SAAP Camp Muffly
Sixty five WVU students and eleven from other colleges attend a SAAP tutoring training session at Camp Muffly this weekend. A panel led by Sylvia Shapiro discussed tutoring programs and student teamwork with supervisors guiding small groups.
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WVU
Student Action Against Poverty
SAAP
Camp Muffly
Sylvia Shapiro
Appalachian Center
Terry Luci
William Katz
Division of Education
University
Heating System Change Made At Medicval Center
WVU Medical Center will likely modify its heating system this year by tying gas to a boiler as a standby. No contractor or funds are allocated yet and coal heat will continue for now. The plan does not intend to overhaul the entire system despite air pollution concerns.
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WVU
Jamboree Today in Westover Hosted by Mason-Dixon Band Club
The Mason-Dixon Citizens Band Club sponsors a jamboree from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Westover Park led by president George A. Rodgers. Rides dances and refresh ments attract the public with a helicopter ride planned and Morgan town Civil Air Patrol handling safety as CB members from surrounding states attend.
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Mason-Dixon Citizens Band Club
Westover Park
George A. Rodgers
Morgantown Civil Air Patrol
C-B
Petit Jury Call Reset to Sept 25 in Monongalia County
Monongalia Circuit Judge Don J. Eddy postponed the criminal petit jury convening until Sept 25 citing many defendants who pled guilty after indictment by the grand jury last Monday. In other developments, two men with suspended forged check sentences are being held for transfer to Cuyahoga County Ohio after waiving extradition.
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Criminal Petit Jury
Monongalia
Don J. Eddy
Eddy
Cuyhoga County
Ohio
Harry Swiger
Robert E. Conrad
Cleveland
Sprouse Names Finance Chief for Governor Campaign
Jams M. Sprouse the Democratic candidate appointed Howard M. Prsinger Jr. 30 to lead the state wide campaign finance committee. The announcement came at the Charleston campaign kickoff dinner attended by over 500 people.
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Jams M. Sprouse
Williamson
Howard M. Prsinger Jr
Charleston
Police Officer Mystified By Gilt Trousers
A Morgantown officer received a pair of pants from a local concern as a surprise gift. He later got a $37 bill for the unsolicited trousers that were the wrong size and still do not fit. The mystery shopper remains unidentified, and the officer questions the bill and the giver’s motive.
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Morgantown
Faculty greet WVU president at Twin Towers reception
A large turnout of faculty staff and students greeted West Virginia University President James G. Harlow at a Twin Towers reception. Ralph Bean Board of Governors president introduced him as a band played. The event was organized by the Faculty Club and Campus Club.
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West Virginia University
James G. Harlow
Twin Towers
Harlow
Ralph Bean
Board of Governors
Mayor Proclaims Constitution Week in Morgantown
Mayor Arthur W Bueller proclaims Sept 17 to 23 as Constitution Week aligned with a federal action. Citizens urged to rededicate themselves to U S Constitution principles and fly the flag during the week.
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Morgantown
Arthur W. Bueller
Lyndon Johnson
U. S
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