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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1972

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WVU Medical Center to open Charleston branch with $2 million grant

Gov. Moore announced a Charleston branch of the WVU Medical Center to be funded by a $2 million grant from the Sarah and Pauline Maier Scholarship Foundation. The facility, near Charleston Memorial Hospital, will be run with the Charleston Area Medical Center and expand WVU medical education in the state.

Charleston W.va West Virginia University Medical Center Arch A. Moore Jr Charleston Area Medical Center Charleston General Charleston Memorial WVU Medical Center Sarah and Pauline Maier Moore WVU Marshall University Charleston Memorial Hospital Wheeling Deal Tompkins Department of Health, Education and Welfare William J. Maier Jr Foundation Board of Regents Internal Revenue Service Area Medical Center

McGovern says Eagleton to step down as running mate

McGovern announced Eagleton will resign as his vice presidential candidate amid controversy over Eagleton's psychiatric treatment. He did not name a potential successor and stressed shifting campaign focus to issues.

Washington George S. McGovern Thomas F. Eagleton McGovern Eagleton Lawrence F. O’brien Globe O’brien Boston Kevin White White

Fate of Tazewell landfill and Angles Hollow in vote

The Tazewell County Board of Supervisors faces a decisive vote on the proposed sanitary landfill and the Angles Hollow community. Mercer County Court closes 1971-72 with an $8044 deficit and may require drastic cuts to cover it in the new fiscal year.

Tazewell County Angles Hollow County Board of Supervisors Mercer County

Witnesses identify Bremer in Wallace assassination trial

AP reports two witnesses identified Arthur Herman Bremer as the shooter at George C. Wallace's Laurel Maryland rally. Bremer, charged with 17 state counts, pleads innocent by reason of insanity as trial opens with defense seeking expert testimony on his character.

Upper Marlboro George C. Wallace Arthur Herman Bremer Alabama Bremer Upper Marlboro, Md Arthur Herman Bremner Benjamin Lipsitz Mabel K. Speigle Laurel Speigle Duby Secret Service Milwaukee Lisitz Wallace Prince Georges County

Con Kills Pen Guard Then Self in Mass Prison Siege

A convicted murderer Walter Elliott 30 and his wife Katherine were involved in a six hour ordeal at the Massachusetts Correctional Institution near Boston. Elliott killed a guard James Sousa 29 and wounded two others before dying by suicide. Katherine Elliott was critically wounded. Dist Atty Burke said she smuggled pistols to him.

Norfolk Mass Massachusetts Correctional Institution Walter Elliott Boston Katherine Elliott George Burke Burke Anne Kirchmeier Boston Globe James Sousa Fairhaven Massachusetts General Hospital David Mackie Alfred J. Baranowski East Walpole

McGovern says Eagleton to quit as VP nominee

Senate meeting followed Eagleton’s announcement that he will withdraw. McGovern expressed confidence in Eagleton’s health after talks with doctors and aides. Eagleton plans to submit formal withdrawal Tuesday morning and a new nominee would be named by the Democratic National Committee.

Democratic National Committee McGovern Eagleton Heath Missouri Senate Frank Mankiewicz Douglas Bennett Democratic Israel

Three U S Jets Lost Over Asia In Vietnam War Action

Saigon AP report says three U S aircraft including a B52 bomber crashed during a day of large air strikes against North Vietnam and support missions in the south. The B52 went down in Thailand after takeoff from U Taphao with 30 tons of bombs onboard. five crew died and one survived.

Air Force North Vietnam U.S Hanoi China U Taphao Gulf of Siam Guam South Vietnam Laos Quang Tri

Hijackers Grab $1 Million and Free Flight to Algeria

A Delta DC8 was hijacked over Florida by a gang demanding a record $1 million and a flight to Algeria. They collected the ransom in Miami, released passengers, then flew to Boston Logan with seven crew aboard and the money, before returning to the jet after landing.

Boston Algeria Delta Airlines Florida Miami Logan International Airport Detroit

Hensley Man Dies In Crash

Ernest Williams Mullins 22 of Hensley McDowell County died on arrival after a one car wreck on U S Rt 52 near Welch and Roderfield The Hawley Fuel miner and UMWA Local 6260 member was born in Hensley He is survived by parents a sister four brothers and grandparents Funeral services set at Myrtle Valley Old Regular Baptist Church Hensley with burial in Hager Cemetery Welch funeral home in charge

UMWA Hawley Fuel Company Landgraff Howard Bonnie) Corder Welch Arnold Alvin Calvin Glen Mullins Ed Stapleton Twin Branch Myrtle Valley Old Regular Baptist Church Hensley Morgan Belcher James Lane Virgil Akers Hager Cemetery Howard Jones Sherman Keith Mack Hall Norman Milam Henry Milam Lawrence Shepherd

IRA HITS BACK AS BOMBINGS KILL SIX IN IRELAND

In Northern Ireland the IRA launched bombings killing six and wounding thirty as British troops moved into barricaded areas in Belfast and Londonderry. The operation involved 13,000 troops with tanks and helicopters to restore order and enable a political settlement. London notified leaders including Nixon Waldheim and Lynch. Whitelaw said troops now control Northern Ireland.

IRA Londonderry Northern Ireland Irish Republican Army Belfast Ulster London Whitelaw

Ellsberg Investigation Delay Triggers Court Action Debate

The Ellsberg and Russo espionage case faces a possible month long delay as the Justice Department seeks to resume the trial amid a wiretap dispute. Solicitor General Griswold and Deputy Friedman argue the stay infringes criminal proceedings and could jeopardize juror impartiality. The government warns that discharging jurors could bar further prosecution, while defense lawyers urge a high court ruling to reveal wiretap evidence in open court.

William O. Douglas Erwin N. Griswold Daniel M. Friedman Douglas Justice Department U.S. District Court Matt W. Byrne Jr Defense Department Supreme Court Griswold Friedman

Moore Considers Special Session in West Virginia

Gov Arch A Moore Jr weighs a special legislative session to push a 250 million road bonds amendment for secondary highways and bridges. He expects a 21 million surplus and plans talks with House Speaker on a second session.

Charleston W.va Arch A. Moore Jr West Virginia Contractors Association Moore Department of Welfare House Lewis McManus

Northeast Airlines Succumbs to Delta Absorbs Operations

Air carrier Northeast Airlines ceases independent existence ten days before its 39th birthday. Its communications switch to Delta at midnight, with integrated operations to follow under Civil Aeronautics Board and Postal Service schedules. Miami to Los Angeles service ends immediately, as Delta trims the route while a board proceeding on the line continues.

Washington Northeast Airlines Delta Air Lines Northeast Delta Civil Aeronautics Board Postal Service Miami Los Angeles National Airlines

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