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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1972

Page

2

Miller Maintains Lead In Court Ordered UMWA Election

Arnold Miller held a clear lead over W A Boyle in the court ordered UMWA election with about half of 130000 votes counted. Miller led 35646 to 29237 as vice presidential and secretary treasurer results favored Miller allies Mike Trbovich and Harry Patrick.

Washington Arnold Miller United Mine Workers W. A Tony” Boyle Boyle Miller Joseph A. “Jock Yablonski Labor Department Union Mike Trbovich Harry Patrick Trbovich Leonard J. Pankovich Patrick Wilbert Killion Miners For Democracy Washington—Reform Arnold Millerson Nited Mine Workers Ww. A

Apollo explorers link to mothership on return flight

Space Center Houston reports Apollo astronauts finish moon landing mission by connecting with the mothership for the first step home. The crew carries lunar secrets as they depart the Moon. The story also covers Le Duc Tho's return to North Vietnam and renewed Kissinger talks, Viet Cong attacks near Saigon, a U.S. push for peace talks in Paris, Arnold Millerson leading in a court election, and transatlantic airlines seeking to end price wars with cheap Europe trips.

Space Center Houston Moon

Exhumation of Charles Wright Prompts Local Funeral Notice

The body of Charles David Wright was exhumed Thursday from its Grassy Spur grave in Virginia. The Bluefield Urban Renewal Authority asked the Public Housing Authority to act quickly to resolve a controversy over a proposed million dollar 58 unit housing project. A heated dispute between Princeton city officials and regional health authorities may reach a head at Monday’s city council meeting.

Charles David Wright Bluefield Urban Renewal Authority Public Housing Authority Princeton Southern West Virginia Regional Health Council Mercer County Health Department Jim Terry Urban Renewal Authority Department of Housing and Urban Development Bluefield

Market stalls after third straight session slide

The stock market reversed for the third consecutive session on Thursday as analysts describe the drop as a technical readjustment rather than a fundamental shift.

URA Urges Resolution of Housing Controversy

The Urban Renewal Authority signals concern over HUD actions tied to the Bluefield Housing Authority project on Hill Street Extension. HUD requests canceling architect Ted Boggess contract amid continuing project problems while the housing authority hires an independent architect. A separate 58 unit elderly project was reportedly unilaterally canceled, casting a cloud over local housing efforts.

Housing Authority HUD Princeton Ted Boggess Hill Street Public Housing Authority Boggess

Apollo 17 astronauts link with command ship after moon departure

Astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt left the Taurus-Littrow valley and docked Challenger with the command ship America 70 miles above the moon. They reported a smooth liftoff, carried rocks totaling about 120 pounds, and prepared for the voyage home as President Nixon pledged ongoing space exploration.

Earth Moon Cernan Schmitt Challenger Ronald E. Evans America Planet Earth Valley Taurus-Littrow Ater Evans Cernan Reyea Challenger Mission Control

Princeton Receives Federal Revenue Sharing Check

Princeton and Charles MacQueen, the city finance director, announced a $103,367 share of federal revenue sharing funds. The city plans to hold the check pending guidance on disposition and possible total funding around $200,000, with a meeting next Tuesday with a governor's staff to discuss monitoring spending.

Princeton Princeton Finance Charles MacQueen MacQueen

Community Christmas Tree Fund Seeks $6,000 Goal

Bluefield fund nears target as donations reach 4218.75 of 6000 with 1,300 children to benefit at Ramsey Auditorium on December 24. Local supporters urged to mail gifts to Bluefield Daily Telegraph or drop them at 412 Bland Street.

Bluefield Ramsey Auditorium Community Christmas Tree Association Bluefield Daily Telegraph W. Va Bland St Virginia LIONS Bill Coburn Lions Club Marla Sharp Ramsey School

U S Maintains Cease Fire Aim in Vietnam Talks

Washington says no change in stance toward a cease-fire and backs ongoing Paris talks between Henry Kissinger and Le Duc Tho. Ziegler notes reports from Paris were taken out of context while Kissinger and Tho pursue further discussions and potential holiday pause if no broader agreement is reached.

Washington United States Vietnam Paris Henry A. Kissinger le Duc Tho Nixon Ronald L. Ziegler Nguyen van Thieu Kissinger Tho North Vietnam Thieu Ziegler U. S India White House Hanoi

Exhumation of Wrights Body in Grassy Spur Case

A team from Mingo County met with West Virginia State Police and Tazewell County investigators in Bishop to exhume the body of 20 year old Wright. Ordered by Tazewell Circuit Judge Vincent L. Sexton the body was moved to Princeton for autopsy by Dr. Haney Wells after an initial X ray found possible bullets.

Dee Wilson Charles David Wright Mingo County West Virginia Tazewell County Bishop Wright Tazewell Vincent L. Sexton Cucumber McDowell County Virginia Funeral Home Princeton Community Hospital Princeton Haney Wells

Truman Conditions Remain Serious But Not Critical

Former president Harry S. Truman was listed in very serious condition but not yet in critical danger doctors said. Dr. Wallace Graham reported little change since Thursday morning with Truman slightly more alert but still unable to talk and vital signs stable.

Kansas City Harrys. Truman Truman Wallace Graham

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