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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1968
Page
3
Memphis ad man Stanley Starr says good old Santas are scarce this year and many are dying off. He hires students from Memphis State University and warns pay is low but job requires devotion. He notes problems with unreliability and one flirtatious Santa who drew away from his duties.
A naval air exercise off the Enterprise and Kitty Hawk left three sailors dead and one wounded after fumes from a gas leak incapacitated crew aboard two carriers Beale Trust. Lt Cmdr Robert J Simonic 25 of Lemoore CA drowned after ejecting from his Corsair II jet five miles from Enterprise. Aviation Boatswain's Mate Leroy Ervin 25 of unknown base was injured and died. Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1c G A Smith 31 and Lt Leo Pich 31 collapsed while aiding. A rescue crew wearing gas masks saved others. Ervin hospitalized in San Diego in critical condition Sunday.
Jewelry pins decorated with a shiny orange bean could kill if eaten. The beans are on novelty pins sold in 138 Sears stores and in about 30 other firms. Each box contains 48 pins with roughly 12 bean decorations. FDA notes beans are banned and warns buyers while ads warn customers.
South Viet Nam leader Ky, amid chants of Liberez Hanoi from demonstrators, says he seeks peace not liberation for now and outlines his role as guiding the delegation. Ambassador Lam adds the aim is a reform toward peace through daily talks.
Forty two property deeds recorded at the Tazewell County Courthouse list transfers among numerous individuals and firms. Notable entries include Donald R. Lawson to Robert C. Blevins and Cedar Land Farms Inc. to Charles M. Fortner, with multiple tracts and lots noted across Richlands Burkes Garden Bluefield and Claypool Hill in Virginia.
Staunton Virginia State Bowling Association awards the 1970 state bowling meet to Shenandoah group. Officials announced dates and hosting responsibilities for the event, with coordination planned among local clubs and sponsors.
Italy’s large Communist party urged left forces to unite against Premier-designate Mariano Rumor’s three party accord with the Christian Democrats Socialists and Republicans. Union leaders planned strikes as Longo urged broader left coalition and student participation.
Five people died in separate Sunday crashes across Virginia. Victims include Martha Y. Miller age 18 and Larry Gene Fadley age 19 on Interstate 81 near Tomsbrook. Lindon Chandler Wright 19 of Richmond killed on Virginia 33 near Hungry Springs. Jerome Harrison Murray 19 of Richmond struck on Interstate 64 at the Butcher Road overpass in Newport News. Troy Thomas Johnson 51 of Gloucester died in a one car crash on U S 17 at White Marsh.
In Ripley West Virginia delegates gather for a week long Vocational Guidance Conference at Cedar Lakes with over 100 counselors from colleges and high schools. States travel to observe and participate while University of Minnesota speakers join panels and seminars midweek.
Oscar Maze McClanahan 77 of Richlands Va died Saturday at home after a long illness. He was a retired miner and UMWA Local 6157 member. Survived by wife Florence Keene McClanahan, three sons and five daughters, plus many relatives. Funeral Tuesday 2 p.m. at Richlands Tabernacle with burial in Green Hill Memory Gardens. Pallbearers listed. Body from Mullens Funeral Home to residence today.
Charles A. Porterfield 55 of Maybrook Va near Pembroke died at home after a short illness. Survived by wife a son John Porterfield two sisters Lois Porterfield and Mrs Meade Irwin two brothers J Burke Porterfield and Mrs Charles King, and Miss Carolina Porterfield. Funeral conducted today at 2 pm Williams Jamison Funeral Home Pembroke by Rev Jackie South burial in Birch Lawn Cemetery Pearisburg.
Mrs. Fred Riggsby 61 of Harmon Virginia died Sunday morning after a brief illness at Clinch Valley Clinic Hospital. Born Williamson, she was daughter of Elic and Nancy Jane Williamson. Survived by husband Fred Riggsby daughter Mrs. W L Johnson of North Platte Nebraska two sons Ralph Goode Baltimore Maryland Beacher Riggsby Harmon three brothers Tom Fred Williamson North Tazewell and Doc Williamson. Burial at Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery Richlands with pallbearers Clarence Moody A D Crabtree Frank Landreth Earl Fields Johnny Mounts Oakly Riggsby. Body released to funeral home for arrangements.
Thomas Lester Johnson of Montcalm died Saturday afternoon while visiting his daughter Margie Liddle of Matoaka. He was 70, born in West Jefferson North Carolina, a retired coal miner for Pocahontas Fuel Corp. and a United Mine Workers member. Funeral today at 2 p.m. in Cravens-Shires Chapel Bluewell with Rev. Rudy Hearn officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery Bluewell. Body remains in chapel for calling until 2 p.m. today.
Mrs. Wilburn Sturgeon of Royal City Virginia died in the South Compton. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Compton. Preceded in death by husband Wilburn Sturgeon four years ago. Survived by daughter Florence Rowe of Jaeger, son Woodrow Sturgeon of Royal City, eleven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Burial conducted today at 11 a.m. at the ...
Funeral services were held for Maggie Skeens 74 of Grundy Virginia at Big Rock Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Orville Collins officiating. Burial followed at Stiltner Cemetery near Grundy. Porter Crockett Davis 61 of Bluewell was honored at Cravens Shires Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. R B Pickett and Rev. B D Hurst officiating. Burial was at Wood lawn Memorial Cemetery Bluewell. Bailey Masonic Lodge conducted graveside rites and flower bearers from the Duhling Church of Christ served as pallbearers.
Cape Kennedy Florida AP reports tests are scheduled for the Stargazer missile program with officials stating readiness assessments will occur next month.
In Israel the source of the heart used for the first transplant in Belinson Hospital remains unnamed amid claims by Davar and Maariv that Avraham Sadgat’s family was not consulted. Hospital officials denied the reports and urged editors to end the search for a donor. The rabbinate warned against any breach of consent, while opinions split among Jewish religious authorities on transplant ethics. Hadassah Hospital had also sought permission for a transplant that did not proceed.
Egyptian authorities announce the arrest of Aly Mahmoud, Cairo AP reporter, in connection with a spy case investigation. Al Ahram cites an official source saying the act is not connected to AP work. Mahmoud remains held on undisclosed charges as a bureau seal is lifted.
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