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The Weirton Daily Times from Weirton, West Virginia • Page 2

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Weirton Daily Timct, frl, DM. 1M7 Athletic Director At WVU Brown To Direct Heart Fund Drive 1IOHGANTOWN Robert N. Brqwn, director of alh- letfcs attest Virginia University, wis'named today to head 1968 Heart Fund Campaign In (West Virginia. The announcement was made by Dr. Herbert E.J Warden, of Morgantown, president of'the West Virginia Heart who is In his sec' end.

decade as athletic director for the university, has had a long and varied career in all phases of athletics, and was ap- pofaled to his present position July 1, 1954. A native of Thomas, W. "Red" as he is affectionately called by his colleagues, is married to the former Mary Elizabeth Poling of Elkiiis. Their son, Robert Dorran Brown, is a graduate of the university. They also have three grandchildren, "It is very apparent that the fight against 'America's Number One Killer, Heart Disease', can be continued only through the close cooperation and support of all citizens throughout the country.

With 55 percent of all deaths in the-state last year attributed to. cardiovascular diseases, It's obvious that the fight Is far from won," Mr. 'Brown said In accepting the appointment, "Anyone who has a close friend or relative who has suffered from Heart Disease can realize the great importance of the research and other services of the Heart Association, And with, the help of all West Virginians we'shall someday see the fruits of these labors in victory." Hunter Dies Of Gun Wound CHARLESTON, W. 'Va. --Gun wounds'p fatal Thursday for a Raleigh County youth who was shot accidentally last weekend while bunting.

The victim Cecil Bragg oi Raleigh County, died in a Charleston hospital. Bragg was shot by his brother, Donald, 22, as the two' hunted three other companions last Saturday. BoberlN. Brown Vloliere Play To Be Given At College WEST LIBERTY The Hill- iop Players of West Liberty State College will present Mo- Here's "the Miser" at 8:30 m. Monday, Dec.

through Thursday, Dec; 9 at (he new theater 011 the West Liberty campus. The play, -directed by Dr. Helen Kelly, features William Xelson of Boston, Pa. Scott Smith of Wheel Tool Paro of Weirton fa major roles. Other students 'participating In the play are Ted Leon, Fol- lahsbee; Parsons, Moundsvllle; Paul Goodwin, Bridgeport; Pam Dorsey, Martins Ferry; Richard Ferguson, Bridgeport; Ed Sohovich, Mingo Junction; Clay.

Stapleton, Mraessen, Saidra Gaskin, Alexandria, Roger Park, Mlllvllte, N. Richard Warmath, Benwood, and Roberi Aridraws of Moundsville. Businessmen Aid Percy Senators Complain Of Office Expenses WASHINGTON (UPI) Sen. Mark o. Hatfield, said today he has the same olfice expense problem plaguing Sen.

Charles H. Percy, R-ni. It is costing him about $1,000 a month more than his government allowance for office expense, Hatfield said. I. Like many others before him, the.

freshman from Oregon makes lip the $1,000 by speechmaking for which ho accepts an honorarium in most cases. "I put it through my checking account as income and check it out as business 'expense, Hatfield said. Percy drew attention this week when was disclosed he authorized a group of Chicago business supporters to solicit contributions -to help pay office expenses which exceed his government allowances. Percy estimated he has already spent $15,000 of his own money this year. Salary $30,000 Last year, 27 oi the Senate's told UPI their $30,000 salary and additional government allow ance failed to cover their non-campaign 'office; expenses.

The situation apparently has not improved. -A spokesman for Sen. Howard Baker, Jr. 1 another freshman, said his boss also is "feeling the pinch." Baker, who is the son-in-law of Senate GOP Leader Everett M. Dirksen, III does not seem to be quite breaking 'even on office expenses, he reported.

Hatfield 'said he started the year with a little surplus money from his successful 19 6G campaign, some of which he used to pay expenses of moving staf: members to Washington. The hometown Visited By Eisenhower ABILENE, Kail. (UPI)-Forner President Dwight D. Elsen- ower visited his boyhood omelown today in an obvious endezvous with.memory. Accompanied iby Ills wife and two old "friends, 'ent first to the Meditation Chapel at the 'Eisenhower Cener, where a son who died in arly childhood is buried.

Chapel bells sounded softly as Gen. and Mrs. Eisenhower, who weeping silently, entered he small building. Mrs. Eisen- ower still was weeping when he party emerged a few roin- tes later.

Eisenhower returned alone at time, the child's body moved from its original burial ilace tn Denver and re-uiterrec aero. Bundled warmly aw chill, and beneath ast skies, the Eisenhowers cured the museum which houses presidential papersj gifts and other mementoes 'of the White House and'World War years. They were accompanied by ormer U.S. Sen. Harry Darby, Kansas City, indusfrial- st, and Mrs.

Darby, long-time THE MITE MIGHTY Santa made his annual appearance in front of Millsop Community Center this week and will, amuse children and passersby there until after thfc Orthodox Cfif islmas' season. The mite who admits that Santa sure is mighty is Jo Anne Trzas'-' koma, 4, daughter of and Mrs. Frank Trzaskoma of 3303 Overbrook Dr. Jo Anne has a brother, Stephen, 5. Her dad works to the Weirton Steel Tin Mill.

surplus was legally accounted for, he said, Hatfield commented he would "hate to think that 1 couldn't serve in" the Senate unless- 1 -happened to be a of private means, which I'm not." Dodd Hits Back Meantime Thomas J. Dodd, who was censured by the Senate for his own'fund-raising practices, criticized Percy's office expense fund. "It seems strange to me that he was so critical of me on the, floor ol the Senate about my friends raising money for me through an publicly, notoriously well known testimonial," the Connecticut Democrat said in a radio interview broadcast back home. "No disclosure was made by him (Percy) In my hearing at the time the. alfair 'was up in the'Senate.

It seems to me very pertinent, that. he was raising money for his own purposes through rich men in Illinois," Dodd was censured last June for converting campaign and testimonial funds to his own use. The manager oi Percy's office fund said Tuesday that the fund-raising drive had only been under way a number of I The' wind must blow more than 75 miles an hour to be called a huritcane. LONDON (DPI) An Ameri can firm $36,000 yesterday for a series of letters wrilten by the late Alber iinstein to a iriend, Dr. Gustav Bucky.

The House of El Dieff bough letters, which, were put up 'or sale at Christie's Auctto lirm by Bueky's widow. Includ ed in tlie package were a fev poems and undated comments scientific problems an medicine. COMMISSION TO MEET VATICA CITY (U PI)- Tli Vatican announced Thursda that Pope Commission on Justice and Peace wi hold a working 'session Brussels Dec. 13-15. riends of the Eisenhowers.

The two couples earlier, had isited Hie: better v.paft''of an lour In; tlie'-'Eisenhoirer's railroad'; 'iad been pulled onto a siding Darby; said Iliey talked common farm problems, incliid-- ng the 'feeding of exchanged ideas on cattle ready for market. Cancellations On Insurance Cut NEW YORK (UPI)- Nonpayment of premiums or suspension of a driver's license will be the only reasons for cancellation of automobile insurance under a plan announced ny two-, nation-' wide insurance firms. The plan, -slated to go Into effect Jan. 1, revealed Wednesday by the National Underwriters Association -and the National' The insurance companies which will in the plan represent'about 40 per cent of insured automobile owners In the United States. Presently, there seven reasons for which hles can a policy, including failure to report an auto use of a car while committing a felony, and for various traffic violations of serious nature.

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The old sign read: "Carsonville Fire Dept." The 'new sign as it reads with one letter 'covered on each end: Fire Dept." famiture Zalk THE LONG NARROW ROOM Is a frequent decorating challenge, especially In the living rooms of many development houses. Ranch style or two-story home, some- It seems there's usually more room for length than width In the living room. If-it's a new home, and you're bringing along older furniture, you may have problems. The long, narrow room needs light- scaled 'furniture for the most part to avoid a feeling of being crowded. Heavy, oversize pieces should be relegated to other rooms.

Various devices can make the room wider. Use light colors In the walls. Light walls recede. If there's a picture window In one of the narrow end walls, try having your draperies as wide a possible, wall to wall being effective. You can also break up the long dimension by having your sofa at right angles to the long wall, extending into the room.

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