Primary results to be certified statewide
State officials expect finish of May 11 primary canvass by week end with 42 of 55 counties reported. Some counties still in the mail or counting with official results delayed. no deadline set by state law for delivering results to the secretary of state. Gilmer County lawmaker Hilly B Burke defends educational TV but criticizes adult programming on public television. He cites programs such as Nova Why Me Firing Line Woman and Masterpiece Theatre in his remarks.
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Charleston
W.va
Secretary of State
Gilmer County
Hilly B. Burke
House Finance
Burke
Nova
Why Me
Firing Line
Woman
Masterpiece Theatre
Hollywood Television Theatre
Arch A. Moore Jr
Johnson
Summersville
Moore
Department of Motor Vehicles Central Office
Winfield
State Attorney General's Office
Steele
Sheriffs Association
Residents sue over polluted air in Harleton Valley
Don Wilson and about 50 residents in Harleton Valley allege chemical plants release toxic gases harming health. They formed a group named Survival to combat air pollution and its effects on daily life, including exercise and breathing.
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Harleston
W.va
Don Wilson
Wilson
Kahn Valley
Survival
Patrolman Suspended After Houston Rescue
Patrolman Dan Yanor, back at work in Charleston West Virginia, served a three day suspension without pay for calling in sick to join a Houston search for survivors after a tanker ammonia truck exploded. Officer Walter Evans also involved. incident in May claimed six lives.
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UTH
Charleston
W.va
Dan Yanor
Astead
Vic
Houston
Tex
O'Connor
Vor
Walter Evans
Mental Health Director to prove Bracco earned 27000 wages
In Arlestown West Virginia AP reports Mental Health Director Dr Iveman will present proof that Dr Richard Bracco earned 27000 paid this year for tilting work. Lawmakers have struggled to understand Bracco's duties and timing. Bateman is resigning this year.
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Arleston
W.va
Red Batemay
Richard Jacco
Department
New York
Bracco
Iveman
Bateman
Joint Committee On Government and Finance
Dr. Bracco
WV official urges lower auto insurance for young drivers
West Virginia Insurance Commissioner Donald Brown contends youths pay two to three times premiums despite good records and accidents raise costs. He criticizes insurers for unresponsive rate classifications and urges using state statistics over nationwide data to set fairer rates.
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Charleston
W.va
Lance
Donald Brown
Brown
West Virginia
Elvis tickets go on sale in Charleston with anti scalping bid
Elvis Presley concert tickets go on sale in Charleston as city attorney Robert Harpold pushes an emergency anti scalping law to curb resale above face value. He seeks to empower warrants against scalpers and limit buyers to ten tickets as lines form at the Civic Center.
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Charleston
W.va
Robert Harpold
Harpold
Council
Charleston Civic Center
Grafton men charged in larceny
Two Grafton youths face grand larceny charges for the June 4 theft from a Roanoke Virginia firm truck. Carl C. George and Thomas B. Lucas, both 18, were arrested June 4 and had a June 10 preliminary hearing. About $620 in goods were recovered from a van on Lucas farm land. They are free on bond awaiting the September Grand Jury.
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Grafton
Grand
Virginia
E.V. Kerns
Taylor County
Carl C. George 18
Rt. 2
Thomas
B. Lucas
Rt. 5
Thomas Mason
Richardson, Wayland Electric Corp
Roanoke
Kerns
George
Lucas
Swine flu shot program faces insurance hurdles
Government officials warn the swine flu vaccination plan for 215 million people could stall due to legal claims risk. Parke-Davis canceled swine flu liability coverage, with Wyeth Laboratories, Merck Sharp & Dohme, and Merrell National Laboratories also facing insurance uncertainties. Federal health officials call the setback the most serious yet to mass immunization efforts, as insurers cite untested actuarial risks for such a vast program.
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Washington
Parke, Davis & Co
U.S
Wyeth Laboratories
Philadelphia
Merck Sharp & Dohme
Rahway
N.J
Merrell National Laboratories
Parke-Davis
Delano Meriwether
E. Burke Giblin
Warner-Lambert Co
Ford
Congressional Health
Public Health Service
WV sheriffs discuss local auto license renewals start
Sheriffs from all but two of West Virginia’s 55 counties gathered in Charleston to prepare for county level issuance of auto license renewals. Marion and Jefferson counties did not attend.
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Charleston
W.va
West Virginia
Emergency runs by Taylor County Emergency Squad
The Taylor County Emergency Squad logged several runs on Tuesday June 15. Margaret Hancock traveled from Grafton City Hospital to Rest Haven Nursing Home at 12:58 a.m. Myrtle Saucer moved from McCartney's Rest Home to Grafton City Hospital, with a return trip at 10:53 p.m. Alice Knotts ferried from West Virginia University Medical Center Morgantown to Rt. 3 home at 9:05 a.m. Mrs. Kennedy departed home for Broaddus Hospital at 12:51 p.m.
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Margaret Hancock
Grafton City Hospital
Rest Haven Nursing Home
Myrtle Saucer
McCartney
Grafton City
Alice Knotts
West Virginia University Medical Center
Morgantown
Rt. 3
Mrs. Kennedy
Broaddus Hospital
Hospital Register Admits and Discharges Across Several Towns
On June 15 1976 Grafton City Hospital lists admissions for Jean Rogers Roger Snyder Ira Hershman Isaac Poling John Lewis Louise Ringler Dessie Prichard and others with addresses in Grafton Fleming ton Tun nel ton and Independence among towns. Discharges include Margaret Hancock Carol Skiles Cecil Taylor Wilma Robinson Ann Severe and Charles Schmitt in Grafton and Fleming ton plus other communities. Additional hospitals Preston Memorial Belington Tunnelton Jopp a MD Philippi Kasson Burnsville and others show patient entries and staff notes for that period.
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Grafton City Hospital
Grafton
Jean Rogers
W. Washington St
Roger Snyder
Ira Hershman
P.O
Isaac Poling
John Lewis
Barrett St
Louise Ringler
Maple Ave
Dessie D. Prichard
Flemington
Rosetta Reed
Margaret Hancock
Beech St
Carol Skiles
Sunset Terrace
Cecil Taylor
Walnut St
Wilma Robinson
Stewart St
Ann Severe
Monroe St
Charles Schmitt
Wilkinson
Gertrude Saucer
Coy Jenkins
Tunnelton
Patty Wolfe
Kristy Wyatt
Fairmont
Ida Lough
Preston Memorial Hospital
Kingwood
John Pew
Eleanor Goldstrom
Charles Cramer
Reedsville
Barbara DeBerry
Robert Watkins
Dorothy Sapp
Frank Phares
Broaddus Hospital
Belington
Nancy Ware
Weston
Audrey — Blake
Rodney Sigley
Joppa
Margaret Harvey
Obituaries for Keith S Keith Sr and Dorothy Morgan
STAUTS MILLS Hoy S Keith Sr 57 of Stauts Mills Gilmer County died June 15 after brief illness at home. Born April 11 1919 he was the son of Opha and Hazel Keith. Survived by wife Audrey Rogers son Hoy S Keith Jr five daughters seven half and two stepbrothers ten grandsons three granddaughters and other relatives. A coal miner hardware clerk WWII veteran and Kenney Shoes employee. STEVENSVILLE MICH Dorothy Morgan 73 formerly of Parkview died June 15 at Bry Fern Nursing Home Stevensville following lengthy illness. Born Feb 21 1903 to Ward and Cora Lambert. Preceded by husband John Williams Morgan 1958 two brothers one sister. Survived by daughter Opal Borchart son Edward Morgan sister Nellie Shingleton brother Thayer Lambert two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Member of Parkview Church of the Nazarene.
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Stauts Mills
Hoy S. Keith, Sr
Stauts Mill
Gilmer County
Opha
Hazel McHenry Keith
Audrey Rogers
Hoy S. Keith, Jr
Sand Fork
Hazel Josephine McCord
Virginia Grace Self
Lula Belle Godfrey
Stouts Mills
Loretta Hayhurst
Webster
Nsabella Irene Keith
Kenney Shoes
Glenville
Stevensville
Mich
Dorothy Morgan
Parkview
Bry Fern
Berrie Center
Newburg
Ward
Cora Lambert
John Williams Morgan
LeRoy
Opal) Borchart
Edward Morgan
Fred
Nellie) Shingleton
Berrien Springs
Thayer Lambert
Oakland
Borchart
Michigan
Buckwheat County CB Club Dance and Jamboree in Kingwood
Ronald H. Phillips, secretary, says the Buckwheat County CB Radio Club will hold a dance Saturday night 8:30 to 12:30 at the Communi Building in Kingwood with Arty and Marty providing music. Admission is 1.50 single or 2.50 per couple. The Sunday Jamboree runs 11:00 to 17:00 at the same building with refreshments and free coffee. The event welcomes the general public and nonmembers to enjoy CB camaraderie.
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Kingwood
Buckwheat County
CB Radio Club
Ronald H. Phillips
Communi
Arty and
Marty
CB Club
Drought worsens in Upper Midwest crushing crops and herds
Midwestern drought parches ground from Wisconsin to the Dakotas with hay shortages, stalled grain crops and $1 billion in Minnesota crop losses. Farmers sell cattle as rains fail, while officials seek federal disaster aid amid forecasts of ongoing hardship.
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Minneapolis
Upper
Midwest
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakotas
House backers clash with foes over lobbyist regulation bill
In Washington the Senate approved a strict lobbyist disclosure plan by 82 to 9, expanding registration and reporting to executive branch activity for the first time. Critics warn small public interest groups would bear the burden while supporters, including Common Cause, push for broader oversight of contractors and grants above one million dollars.
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Washington
House
Senate
Ing
Common Cause
Bil
Ralph Nader
Funeral notices for Dorothy Morgan and Hoy S Keith Sr
Notices announce funeral services for Dorothy Morgan 73 of Stevensville Michigan formerly of Parkview who died June 15 with services at Bartlett Funeral Home Saturday at 11 am officiated by Rev Charles Anderson and Bluemont Cemetery interment. Friends may call after 3 pm Friday. Also listed are Hoy S Keith Sr 57 whose funeral is Thursday June 17 at Spurgeon Mortuary Glenville at 2 pm with reverends J B Graze and C H Gridley officiating and Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery interment. Friends received at Spurgeon Mortuary after 2 pm Wednesday.
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Eman
Elvis
Lucas Farm
Lucas Road
Emory T. Barger
Barger
Bill Byrd
Siag
Marion
Jefferson
Leonard L. Napple
Department of Motor Vehicles
Ralph L. Steele
Napple
West Virginia Sheriffs Association
Nicholas County
Ralph Johnson
DMV
Hospital Register
Bolyard
Burnsville
Carolyn Horton
Shinnston
Ira Fortney
Philippi
Bonnie Delauder
Wendel—Jeffrey
Phillips
Mid
State Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
South Dakota
Lyle Derscheid
Knight Tythias Lodge
Beverly Rd
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Nat
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Wade Sandridge
Glenko Homes
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