Industry Promises To Support Johnson
New York AP reports a National Association of Manufacturers gathering pledged royal support and cooperation to President Lyndon B. Johnson. Industry leaders foresee a friend in the President, expect a conservative fiscal approach, and consider a possible tax cut though doubt wide departures from prior programs.
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Bluefielder Held After Ruckus At Duhring Street Home
Har vey Earl Lawless a 29 year old Bluefielder is in City Jail charged with felonious assault after a disturbance at 109 Duhring St. A warrant signed by Franklin Thomason stepson of the accused and approved by Magistrate Charles Cal ee states Thomason was cut when a glass was thrown and Lawless pursued him with a butcher knife. Preliminary hearing date not yet set.
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Lawless
Thomason
Johnson’s Heart Is Fine Says Doctor in Washington
Dr John Willis Hurst of Emory University said President Johnson’s heart is doing fine. He declined to confirm a report of a recent checkup and would not disclose timing or details of any examination amid the Kennedy assassination coverage.
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Johnson
John Willis Hurst
Emory University Medical School
Atlanta
John F. Kennedy
Dallas
Weather Outlook for Virginia and West Virginia
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS notes cloudiness but mostly sunny skies in Virginia on Thursday with a high in the 40s. Friday brings fair and somewhat warmer conditions. In West Virginia expect considerable cloudiness with highs 35 to 42, except middle 40s in the southwest, with Friday partly cloudy.
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Careening Auto Crash Kills Bartow Student
An out of control car struck a group of Bartow High School students waiting for buses after school. Ronald Thompson, 17, was killed and 19 injured, with many suffering broken arms or legs. Driver Marguerite Frisbie, 70, escaped injury and no charges were filed.
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Ronald Thompson
Louis Cromartie
Marguerite Frisbie
Washington Wrap: Health Care Hearings Restored Jan Twenty
AP report from Washington notes hearings on aged health care under Social Security to resume likely Jan 20 after a Kennedy cancellation. Adlai Stevenson will speak for Human Rights Week, with Eleanor Roosevelt exhibit opening at the Archives Building. Sen Douglas praises McNamara defense economy saving about $1 billion annually. State Dept declines comment on Venezuela’s blockade proposal to aid arms smuggling to Latin America.
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OAS to Hold Inter-American Conference in Quito
The Organization of American States voted 17 to 0 to hold the 11th Inter-American Conference in Quito Ecuador starting April 1 Venezuela abstained while President Betancourt opposes a high level meeting in a military ruled nation The council may direct a ministers meeting on military takeovers to Quito for consideration
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Latin America
Deaths and funerals in Welch and surrounding areas
Clarence Kent Mabry 73 of Welch found dead in Libby Building apartment likely from heart attack. Former Elkhorn Valley Grocery Co. salesman and Welch service cleaners co owner survived by wife and daughter. Funeral Friday 1 30 p.m. First Baptist Welch with burial Monte Vista Cemetery. Funeral home services today after 2 p.m. at Douglas Mortuary.
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Libby Building
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Wythe County
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Wilma Tucker
Bluefield
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Sylvatus
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Front Royal
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Fieldale
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Monte Vista
Princeton
Douglas Mortuary
Virginia Soldier Killed In Germany
A 23 year old Bland County man Pfc Roger A. Dunford was killed in a 13 vehicle autobahn crash near Darmstadt Germany on Saturday November 30. He was driving an Army truck that caught fire after the collision.
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United States Army
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Dorothy Widerman
Rocky Gap
Governor Harrison Predicts Prince Edward Schools Reopen
Virginia Governor Harrison said Prince Edward County would move quickly to reopen public schools if the Supreme Court upholds their closing. He noted the court’s ruling could lead to reopening within 48 hours or require broader state actions. He also discussed honoring President Kennedy with a public structure and cautioned against hasty memorials.
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Cooke Speaks To Old Guard at Bluefield Meeting
W R Cooke of Bluefield guest speaker for the Bluefield Old Guard gathering at Trinity Methodist Church. He spoke on the Lions Eye Bank program aiding blind people and on education from birth onward. The meeting noted many members ill and celebrated several upcoming and recent birthdays.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Local Record Summary
Local newspaper page from Bluefield West Virginia presents masthead details. It notes publication by the Daily Telegraph Print, address 412 Bland Street, Bluefield WV, and Associated Press affiliation. Subscriptions listed and agent contact provided.
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Peace Corps Test Set For Saturday Bluefield Test
The Peace Corps announces a final placement test for the year on Saturday in Bluefield and 860 other cities. The non competitive exam lasts about 90 minutes, with an extra hour language test for participants with Spanish or French knowledge. The Bluefield test begins 8 30 a m in Room B-010 of the Federal Building at 601 Federal St.
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Leubke Plans Latin America Tour Next Spring
West German President iamici Leubke, fresh from a Far East trip, announced plans for a Latin American tour in the coming spring. His office disclosed the initiative and outlined expected stops and schedule.
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Iamici Leubke
Far East
Crites to Direct Welch March of Dimes Drive
Ralph L. Crites Welch accountant named campaign director for the New March of Dimes drive in Welch. World War II veteran of the 101st Infantry Division with three years service, he has held offices in the Welch Lions Club Moose Lodge Junior Chamber of Commerce and American Legion post.
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Welch Junior Chamber of Commerce
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American Legion
Top Nazi leader Von Schirach rushed to hospital
Baldur Von Schirach, 56, one of three top Nazis in Spandau, was taken under heavy guard to a Berlin hospital for circulatory problems. An Allied spokesman said he is not in serious condition. a leg blood clot requires constant monitoring not possible in prison.
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Baldur von Schirach
Spandau War Crimes
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Big Lift Mop-Up Crew Lands in Texas After Historic Airlift
The last contingent of Operation Big Lift's mopup crew arrived at Bergstrom Air Force Base Texas signifying the end of the largest military airlift. About 16 000 members of the 2nd Armored Division were flown from Germany to central Texas between November 12 and 21 with several hundred remaining in Frankfurt to store division heavy armor used in maneuvers. The division had flown to Europe on October 22 23 in just over 63 hours.
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Youngster in Fair Condition After Sled Accident
A 12 year old Boissevain Virginia girl Susie Deborah Moor remained in fair condition at Bluefield Sanitarium after a sledding mishap near her home Tuesday afternoon. Her sleigh struck a tree causing injuries. Mr and Mrs Harry F Moore of Boissevain underwent surgery after admission Tuesday night for severe internal injuries.
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Boissevain
Bluefield Sanitarium
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Santa Claus Special Ready For Departure
Richmond’s annual Santa Claus Special returns with 18 car trains on a 44 mile round trip to Ashland. Since 1956 the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad and Miller and Rhoads sponsor the rides drawing over 100000 riders as fair princesses clowns and musicians greet passengers.
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Off Street Parking Ready In Richmond
Richmond opened a 97 space off street municipal lot at 2nd and Grace Streets with civic ceremonies for the first parkers. The lot uses a one pole two headed meter at 10 cents per hour with a three hour limit and may later become a three deck garage.
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Grace Streets
Thief Takes $17 From City Engineer John Duffy
A thief or thieves stole $17 in rolled coins from the auto of Bluefield City Engineer John Duffy while parked at City Hall or the Post Office parking lot on North Street. Police are handling a vandalism report at Crowder Freeman Garage on Bland Street involving three boys seen removing tiles from the entrance.
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Education in Taiwan Topic for AAUN Meeting
The AAUN Bluefield Area Chapter will discuss Education in Taiwan on Sunday December 8 at 2 30 pm at 801 Highland Ave Princeton. Mrs Nettie Junkin a missionary on furlough from Taiwan will lead with illustrated slides of Formosa schools and homes.
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Nettie Junkin
Formosa
Bluefield Area
American Association For the United Nations
Routine McDowell Court Session Set For December Meeting
A spokesman said only routine business is expected before the Mc Dowell County Court at its December meeting. The session is to be conducted today at 9 a.m. at the county clerk's office in Welch.
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County Clerk's Office
Welch
Christopher Columbus Stacey 49 dies en route to Grundy hospital
Christopher Columbus Stacey aged 49 of Stacy Virginia dies Wednesday on the way to a Grundy hospital. Survivors include wife Tennessee Stacey a son Jeff Stacy three daughters Nellene Stacy Pricey Jean Stiltner and Laura Burchett two sisters Frankie and Pearlie Stacy five brothers Berlin Vergil Orville Willard and Jan. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Smith Cemetery Stacy with Rev. Delbert Justice and Rev. Manuel Justice officiating. Virginia Funeral Home of Grundy in charge of arrangements.
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Felton
Ohio
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Richlands
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Narrows
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Grundy
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Big Rock
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Infant Bertha Irene Osorne dies in Richlands hospital
Bertha Irene Osorne infant daughter of Chap and Rinda Keen Osborne of Raven Virginia died Wednesday in a Richlands hospital. Survived by mother and father and maternal grandmother Mrs Tier Keen of Raven. Funeral conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Richlands Tabernacle with Rev Grat Horton officiating. Burial in Osborne Cemetery at Shortt Gap. Body moved from Farmer Funeral Home in Richlands to grandmother’s residence.
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Charleston Man Dies After Wreck
Abram Lindsey Bergh 38 of Charleston died in a hospital after a single car crash on West Virginia 14 three miles north of Charleston. State Police said his car struck a bridge. he was alone in the vehicle.
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Abram Lindsey Bergh
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Lindsey
Group forms to boost Tri-State economy in Alleghenies
An independent Pittsburgh group named the Council of the Alleghenies aims to promote economic development across West Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania. It seeks to preserve and publicize the mountain region culture and plans a quarterly magazine with history and arts features.
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Obituary for William G. Kitts of Bluefield
William G. Kitts, 76, of the Bluefield Princeton Road, died Wednesday night at Bluefield Sanitarium. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, and the body will remain at Dudley Memorial Funeral Home until arrangements are finished.
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Bluefield Sanitarium
Dudley Memorial Funeral Home
Funerals for Leslie J. Selvey Planned in Princeton
Leslie J. Selvey of Princeton Osborne Road will be laid to rest Thursday at 2 30 p m in the George W Seaver Chapel Princeton with Rev C C Wood and Rev Quesenberry officiating Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park Grandsons serve as pallbearers granddaughters as flower bearers
Sawyers Unafraid Of Losing Road Money
Charleston West Virginia state road commissioner Burl Sawyers says the state will get federal funds for the Interstate program, despite Rex Whitton warning that some grants could be denied if construction isn’t completed by 1972. Sawyers claims WV is substantially on schedule and expects Whitton to provide clearer assurances by month’s end.
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Burl Sawyers
West Virginia
Sawyers
Rex M. Whitton
Whitton
California Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles
Community Prayer Band Organized in Kimball
Mrs. Freddie Darlen of Kimball is president of a newly formed Community Prayer Band. The group will meet at Mrs. Darlen’s Norwood Addition home on Tuesday December 10 at noon. Officers include Mrs. Sara Siddle as band mother, Bertha Branch as treasurer, Hattie Mae Murrell as secretary, and Willie Mae Hope as teacher. churches represented are Mount Nebo Baptist, First Baptist, Lovely Zion Baptist and Glorious Church of God.
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Freddie Darlen
Kimball
Oswald Inquiry Draws From Communist Backing Editorial
The piece notes the Warren Commission being urged by the Communist Party newspaper Worker and contrasts it with the White House choice of a seven member blue ribbon panel led by Chief Justice Warren. It mentions Lee Oswald as identified a Marxist amid Soviet claims of a right wing plot.
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Nana
Kennedy
New York “Worker
American Communist Party
Earl Warren
White House
Lee Oswald
Soviet Union
Communist Party
New Propulsion Method for Submarines Revealed
Washington reports a Naval Research Office announcement of a submarine propulsion system using two encircling propellers, fore and aft, rotating oppositely with variable pitch blades. The arrangement allows ascent or descent while level, forward motion, sideways movement, rolling, and turning in any direction, even standing on its tail.
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Office of Naval Research
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