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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1979

Page

2

St Luke's Hospital Construction Okayed By State Tax Dept

The State Tax Department approved a prior decision to issue a certificate of need for Humana of West Virginia to build St Luke's Hospital in Louisville. SHPDA had reversed its December denial in July, spurring an HSA appeal. Officials say a possible appeal could delay construction.

St. Luke’s Hospital State Jim Terry Daly State Tax Department Louisville, Ky Humana, Inc St. Luke's David Hardesty State Health Planning and Development Agency State Health Department SHPDA HSA George Olson Bluefield

Iran's Khomeini Urges Unity Amid Charter Clash

Ayatollah Khomeini called for national unity after two days of clashes between supporters and opponents of Iran's Islamic Constitution. He urged focus on the United States while leaders spoke of a UN Security Council move toward settlement. Two people died and eight were injured in Qom during protests near Shariat Madari's home. An Azerbaijan protest in Tabiz echoed fears over autonomy for minority groups. Official results showed 99.6 percent backing the charter.

Tehran Iran Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini United States Sadegh Ghotbzadeh Khomeini U.N. Security Council U.s.-Iran Pars Qom Madari Radio Shariat- Madari Azerbaijan Ghotbzadeh

Missing Woman Searched For By 30 Officers In Freeman

Missing 22 year old Gloria Darlene Hairston of Gilliam has been absent since last Wednesday evening after leaving work at Heilig Meyers in Green Valley. Police traced a matching car on U S Route 52 in Freeman and later found the vehicle at Bluefield Bus Terminal with possible blood stains. A state trooper reported stains along Simmon's Creek near Norfolk and Western tracks, with lab tests pending.

Pat Cecil Daily Telegraph Freeman McDowell County Gloria Darlene Hairston Gilliam Heilig-Meyers Furniture Company Green Valley Miss Hairston U.S. Rt. 52 Bluefield Norfolk & Western Railroad Simmon’s Creek

Tree Fund Donations Pick Up Steam In Bluefield

The Bluefield Community Christmas Tree Fund reported a Thursday boost with $300 more, bringing the total to $567 toward a $6,000 goal for the 62nd annual Tree Party on December 24. The event will serve about 1,000 needy Bluefield youngsters with Santa, toys, and related trimmings. police awaited updates early next week on several linked reports while searchers scoured nearby woods for Miss Hairston after a Monza discovery at a bus depot raised questions.

Bluefield Santa W.H E.A Abbott Children Telegraph W.va Chris Mike Meade Jim Short C.S. Powell Alex B Ronnie B. Hodge John R. Melcher Sr

Pearl Harbor Witness Recalls Day of Infamy

Marion W. Kelley, a chief machinist's mate aboard the USS California, recounts his sudden awakening on December 7, 1941 as the Japanese attack began. He describes rushing to his battle station, the widespread destruction of battleships and ships, and the ensuing U.S. declaration of war.

Jim Gilreath Marion W Mike) Kelley California Hickam Field Kelley Princeton Naval United States Arizona Oklahoma Nevada West Virginia Pennsylvania Maryland Tennessee Franklin D. Roosevelt

Indianapolis officer fulfills Christmas calls with humor

In Indianapolis, Officer Santa Claus and his son Ron as elf visit school areas as part of December Santa duties. Residents recall playful naming jokes about the family while children phone in requests for Christmas gifts. Clyde Christmas from Whiteland notes the funny name has become accepted.

Indianapolis George Santa Santa Ron Claus Santa Claus Clyde E. Christmas Whiteland Mary Johnson County

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