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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1978

Page

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Strawberry thief vows to err no more in Maryland court

Jacqueline Datcher, 33, faced a jury verdict of stealing two strawberries from a suburban supermarket last year. Judge Howard S. Chasanow sentenced her to a half day of labor in the Maryland park system, contingent on good conduct for six months, with potential prison or fines if violated.

Washington Jacqueline Datcher Prince George's Howard S. Chasanow Maryland Chasa Miss Datcher Samuel Ochipinti

Pope Paul VI Lies In State At Vatican As Conclave Plans Begin

Thousands of mourners view Pope Paul VI in red robes on a green bier at the Vatican. Cardinal Confalonieri breaks the papal ring symbol as cardinals from around the world prepare for a 14 day conclave to elect the 263rd pope after his death at Castel Gandolfo. The funeral details and timing for the conclave are being discussed, with the body to lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica for three days.

Vatican City Paul VI Palace Vatican Carlo Confalonieri Paul Franz Koenig Vienna Summer Palace Castel Gandolfo Alban Hills Rome Confalonieri College of Cardinals St. Peter St. Peter's Basilica Pope Paul VI

New Bluefield hospital to open by February 1979

Ned Shott, chairman of the hospital board, said construction of Bluefield Community Hospital is about three months ahead of schedule. The 150 bed facility on Cherry Street and Stadium Drive should be completed in December with patients possible by February 1979. Financing is a bond issue of just over $21 million for the project and equipment, aiming to place Bluefield as a leading regional medical center.

Daily Telegraph Stett Bluefield Community Hospital Bluefield Kiwanis Club Ned Shott Kiwanis Club Bonanza Cherry Street Stadium Drive Shott Kiwanians Bluefield Ramsey Street Sanita Hospital Corporation of America of Nashville

Order Blocks Work on Willow Island Cooling Tower

A federal judge issued a five day temporary restraining order delaying contractor Research-Cottrell Inc from resuming work on the Willow Island cooling tower after the deadly collapse that killed 51 workers on April 27. OSHA sought time to gather evidence. investigators from the National Bureau of Standards will begin at the site Thursday.

Researchottrell Bound Brook N.J OSHA Ohio River National Bureau of Standards

Date Set for Mercer Fire Appeal Hearing

A hearing date of August 18 was reportedly set to hear the Mercer County Board of Education appeal to the State Fire Commission. Superintendent Clinton D. Lilly says official notification has not arrived, with details to come by letter at least 10 days prior. The appeal targets 401 of 543 Fire Marshal requirements, with 10 buildings fully compliant before the new school year and several others pending.

Mercer County Board of Education State Fire Commission Princeton Clinton D. Lilly Lilly Board of Education Fire Commission Brushfork Glenwood Matoaka Mercer County Day Mercer County Vocational Center Thorn Athens

Warner Interested But Cites Unity

Former Navy Secretary John Warner said he will seek Virginia U S Senate nomination only if he can advance party unity. He plans to announce Wednesday after talking with party leaders Obenshain aides and supporters. Warner is seen as frontrunner to replace Obenshain who died in a plane crash near Winchester.

Richmond Navy John Warner Richard Obenshain Virginia U. S. Senate Obenshain Warner Andrew Miller George McMath GOP State Central Committee

Wide-ranging civil suit under way today

The edition notes a broad civil suit moving forward today as part of Page 3 coverage. It also mentions unemployment fraud charges in Buchanan County Virginia to be reviewed on Page 3. Two interns in Bluefield city government are earning while learning on Page 7.

Buchanan County Biuefield

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