Thousands Pay Elvis Homage at Graceland Gravesite
Thousands of Elvis fans, including members of his last touring show, paid homage on the first anniversary of his death at Graceland. They placed a 5-foot chrysanthemum garland at Presley’s grave, waited about two hours in the heat, and shopped nearby as gate hours started at 8:25 a.m. CDT. The wreaths from Elvis’ father and daughter were among the tributes.
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Memphis
Presley
Gladys
al Strada
Elvis Presley
Elvis
Highway Chief Reassigns Dorsey to Keyser District Five
State highways commissioner Charles L. Miller announced multiple DOH personnel changes effective September 1. James E. Dorsey moves from District Ten Princeton to District Five Keyser, replacing Karl Kahl who goes to Central Headquarters Charleston. Julian Ware succeeds Dorsey in Princeton. Robert Ware becomes District Engineer in District Eight Elkins, replacing Charles Abbott who resigned for a New Mexico post.
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Charles L. Miller
Department of Highways
James E. Dorsey
District Ten
Princeton
Keyser
Karl Kahl
Charleston
Julian Ware
Dorsey
DOH
Robert Ware
Elkins
Ware
Charles Abbott
New Mexico Department of Highways
Sanitary Board Delays Bluefield Street Sewer Repairs
The Sanitary Board delays Spring Street repairs in Bluefield Virginia as EPA and Division of Natural Resources review the old 15 inch sewer line. Engineers say lining is financially unfeasible. PSC analysis to be reported after next Charleston meeting. Residents complain about septic pumpers dumping into manholes after hours. board enforces dumping ban.
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Bluefield, Va
Sanitary Board Eee Sveve
En Protection Agency
Division of Natural Resources
Sanitary Board
Bluefield
W. Va
West Virginia
EPA Regulations
Norris Kantor
James
Buck) Macomber
Public Service Commission
Charleston
Kantor
PSC
Joe McLawhorn
Holley, Kenney, Schott, Inc
Westgate
Adventurers and the psychology of fear in mountaineering
The piece explores fear as a core part of climbing and mountaineering. It quotes a climber on irreversible commitments and the need to complete the venture to judge its meaning. It recalls Joshua Slocum's solo circumnavigation and how the voyage rejuvenated him, turning back the dial on aging in the eyes of his friends.
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Joshua Slocum
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Publication Details
Bluefield Daily Telegraph imprint lists establishment, delivery, and subscription rates. Includes address, association membership, and advertising reps. Text appears as wartime or publisher boilerplate with scattered garbled phrases and misspellings.
Santo Domingo's New President Sworn In
Antonio Guzman was sworn in as the 77th president of the Dominican Republic promising to end 12 years of corruption under Joaquin Balaguer. Foreign delegates attended the ceremony at the National Assembly building, including Secretary of State Ric Vance, a Carter administration envoy who aided in foiling a post election coup.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Antonio Guzman
Joaquin Balaguer
Ric. Vance
Carter
National Assembly
Vance
Burnsville Seeks New Police Force After Dismissals
Burnsville West Virginia council fired police chief Lawrence Emgee and three officers over objections of Mayor Paul Peck. The dismissed officers filed grievances under CETA rules while Governor's Office investigates. Only one part time officer remains. city recorder plans to resign, citing lack of professionalism.
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Burnsville
W.va
Braxton County
Lawrence Emgee
Paul Peck
Governor's Office of Economic and Community Development
West Virginia
James Lockard
Roger Brooks
Mark Anderson
Richard Thorn
Leslie Ratliff
Henry F. Brown
Emgee
Mekong Floods Prompt Massive Reinforcement Efforts
Tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians were ordered to reinforce Mekong dikes near Vientiane after a week of heavy rains. In Thailand two dead, hundreds homeless, and 100 square miles of farmland destroyed as floods spread on both sides of the river. Israel to ease meat imports for kosher products starting Oct 1, keeping Argentina Romania and Uruguay under government monopoly. A pound of frozen steak costs about $2.25 as fresh meat remains expensive. Iraq’s Revolutionary Command Council marks 10th anniversary by releasing 12,000 prisoners while ministries plan to reinstate them.
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Thailand
Vientiane
KPL
Interior Ministry
Tel Aviv
Israel
Argentina
Romania
Uruguay
Baghdad
Iraq
Revolutionary Command Council
Arab Socialist Baath Party
Refugees Flee to Uganda Over Government Policy
More than 300 Rwanda residents fled to Uganda to escape a government policy, carrying about 3000 cattle and seeking political refugee status. Uganda official cautioned them not to use Uganda to spread anti Rwanda propaganda.
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Uganda
Kampala
Central Africa
Rwanda
Haji Isaka Magezi
Philadelphia outlines plan to curb Legionnaires during hotel renovation
City and federal health officials unveiled a plan to minimize Legionnaires risk during the Bellevue Stratford Hotel renovation. The 74 year old hotel, site of the 1976 outbreak that killed 29 and sickened more than 150, prompted tightened precautions to prevent bacteria in dust.
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Philadelphia
Bellevue Stratford
Louisville students change race labels to dodge desegregation busing
Louisville officials report about 50 students may be altering racial classifications to American Indian or other non black minority labels to avoid court ordered desegregation busing. They cite a 1976 order provision and require notarized statements, but see limited action possible as long as parents sign.
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Louisville, Ky
Louisville Times
Freeman Hurt When Plexiglass Shatters In Bronx Train Shot
Former US agriculture secretary and ex Minnesota governor Orville Freeman was injured by plexiglass that shattered after a sniper fired at a commuter train in the Bronx. Freeman and another passenger declined further medical treatment.
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New York
Orville Freeman
Carter aide James Fallows to leave White House after election
James Fallows, president Carter’s chief speech writer, will depart the White House after the November vote to resume magazine writing. Barry Jagoda, the president’s media adviser, is expected to move to the National Security Council as a consultant on international communications.
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Washington
Carter
James Fallows
White House
Barry Jagoda
National Security Council
Jukeboxes Running Illegal in U S Says Study
Only 132000 of an estimated 400000 jukeboxes are licensed under the new law effective Jan 1 requiring an $8 annual fee per machine. The Library of Congress study notes many operators still operate without licenses as the system aims to simplify rights negotiations with copyright owners.
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Washington
Library of Congress
DC commuter tax plan defeated in Congress vote
The District of Columbia proposal to tax Maryland and Virginia commuters who work in Washington was rejected by the House District of Columbia Committee on a 12-8 vote. Delegate Walter Fauntroy indicated he would reintroduce the measure next year to seek congressional approval.
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Washington
District of Columbia
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Virginia
House
Weather forecast map shows widespread showers today
The National Weather Service forecasts showers across a large portion of the country. A satellite image depicts frontal cloud bands from the eastern Great Lakes to the mid Mississippi Valley and from eastern Montana to Idaho. The Great Lakes region is heavily clouded, with scattered clouds in the Northwest, Southeast, and Northeast.
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National Weather Service
Great Lakes
Mississippi Valley
Montana
Idaho
Mothers Trade Babies After Hospital Mixup
In Haifa two crying mothers swapped infant girls for the fourth time to end a hospital mixup. Blood tests confirmed the babies’ identities after several tag errors and exchanges by staff. A hospital committee blamed five maternity ward staffers for negligence and urged disciplinary action.
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Haifa
Israel
Rhambam Hospital
Health Ministry
Haldeman Suit Will Be Dropped
In New York Deborah Jenkins agreed to drop a suit seeking profits from H. R. Haldeman's book The Ends of Power after he signed an affidavit stating his legal fees exceeded the book profits. The February case in Manhattan sought to divert profits to the General Treasury. Haldeman, convicted in 1975, is slated for release from a California prison on December 20.
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White House
H.R. Haldeman
Deborah Jenkins
Haldeman
Lonn Berry
Manhattan
State Supreme Court
General Treasury
United States
Miss Jenkins
California
Ancient Art of the Asian Steppes and Highlands Opens
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art unveils a new permanent gallery titled Ancient Art of the Asian Steppes and Highlands, highlighting regional ancient artifacts and cultures for public viewing.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Asian Steppes
Highlands
Deaths and funerals in Bluefield and area
Everett Hale 65 of Bluefield died on arrival at a local hospital. Graveside rites set for 11 a.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Richard Rouquie officiating. Callie Stone 86 of Bluefield died after a lengthy illness. arrangements incomplete. Okie V. Lambert 64 died in Washington, DC after a long illness. arrangements incomplete. Noah Deel 72 of Berwind died at home after a short illness. arrangements incomplete. Frank White 65 of Bluefield died after a long illness. arrangements incomplete. Kenneth Holt 49 of Pearisburg died of an apparent heart attack. services Friday at Mountain View United Methodist Church. interment Mountain View Cemetery. Body to be moved from A. West & Sons Funeral Home to his home Thursday for viewing.
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Ramsey St
Bluefield
West Virginia
Bailey Hale
Charles Hale
Christine Childress
Salem
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Richard Rouquie
Callie Delle Stone
College Ave
Mercer Funeral
Okie V. Lambert
Washington, D.C
Dudley Memorial Mortuary
Noah Swanson Deel
Berwind
Douglas
Frank White
North Powell St
Lago
Kenneth Holt
Kenneth Joe Holt
Rt. 1
Pearlsburg
Beulah Mae Holt
David Harold Dowdy
Ft. Benning
John W. Holt
Pearisburg
June Holt
Ed Holt
Mountain View United Methodist Church
Claude Dove
E. H Shaver
Mountain View
A. West & Sons
Whitegate
Coal strike halts mining for thousands in southwest Virginia
Shufflin halting production at 80 mines served by the railroad traps 3,500 to 4,000 UMW members in southwest Virginia and hundreds of non union miners. Unemployment claims to Virginia Employment Commission rise past 4,600 as clerks strike drags on. Despite losses totaling 12.7 million in the first quarter, union and nonunion workers express solidarity and reluctance to blame the other side.
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Ray Marshall
UMW
Castlewood
N&w
Virginia Employment Commission
Richlands
Buchanan
Tazewell
Russell Counties
Richmond
Sargent
B. J. Buckland
Jessie Childress
Ronnie Boyd
Buckland
Childress
Hampton L. Frazier dies after extended illness in Narrows
Hampton Lee Frazier 79 of Narrows Virginia died Tuesday evening at Giles Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born March 14 1903 to Isaac Bee and Nora Jane Law Frazier he was preceded by three sisters Gertrude Lamb Carrie Lester and Gladyce Loggans. Funeral services will be Friday at Riffe's Funeral Chapel Narrows with Rev. Walter Gates officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery Narrows. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Riffe's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Hampton Lee Frazier
Narrows
Giles Memorial Hospital
Isaac Bee
Nora Jane Law Frazier
Lottie Austin Frazier
Gertrude Lamb
Carrie Lester
Gladyce _Loggans
Bristol Town
Riffe
Walter Gates
Fairview
Charage
Obituary: Marvin Bud Clark of Cincinnati dies after short illness
Marvin Bud Clark 50 of Cincinnati Ohio died in an Ohio hospital Wednesday after a brief illness. Born in West Virginia he was a son of the late Andrew and Eula Sargeant Clark. He was employed by Ohio Knife Co. Survived by his wife Lala Cline Clark a step mother Carrie Clark of Cedar Bluff Virginia and multiple siblings. Services Saturday 2 p.m. at Tazewell County Funeral Home Chapel with Rev David Hartzog officiating burial at Greenhills Memory Gardens. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
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Marvin
Bud) Clark
Cincinatti
Ohio
West Virginia
Andrew and
Eula Sargeant Clark
The
Knife Co
Lala Cline Clark
Carrie Clark
Cedar Bluff
Mabel Vincel
Richmond
Stuart ( Beulah) Lawson
Marietta
Patricia Dale
Charlotte
N.C
Paul
Barbara) Sexton
Elk Creek
John Clark
Margaret Hurt
Springville
Tazewell County Funeral Home
David Hartzog
Greenhills Memory Gardens
Mrs Ernest Artis Dies in Hyattsville at 60
Mrs Ernest Mamie Artis aged 60 of Hyattsville Maryland died at home on Wednesday. A former resident of McDowell County the obituary notes her passing and cites Douglas Mortuary in Welch as the reference for the notice.
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Ernest (Mamie) Artis
Hyattsville, Md
McDowell County
Douglas Mortuary
Welch
Funerals for Patterson and Tabor Held Today
Roosevelt Patterson Sr. of Bluefield. Services today at 2 p.m. at Lugo's Funeral Service Chapel led by Rev. Clarence Johnson with burial at Maplewood Cemetery. William M. Ken Tabor, 70, Falls Mills, Va., services at 2 p.m. at Dudley Memorial Chapel Bluefield Va. Entombment in Woodlawn Mausoleum. Pallbearers named: Deno Janutolo, Walter Martin Jr., Walter Hall, Sol Tabor Jr., David Ernest, Ernest Peraldo, C. W. Wimmer, Jack Tabor.
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