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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1972

Page

2

Evans makes third deep space walk aboard Apollo 17

Space center reports astronaut Ronald E. Evans floated 44 minutes outside the capsule 180000 miles from Earth to retrieve three canisters of lunar film and win praise from Mission Control. He wore a white suit tethered by a 25 foot line as Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt monitored from America. Evans later waved to his family and reported good health after a stomach gas issue.

Eugene A. Cernan Harrison H. Schmitt Cernan Evans Mission Control Jan Jaime Jon Houston Janet Evans Earth America South Pacific Samoa Ticonderoga Robert Parker Parker Schmitt Bob Taurus-Littrow

Bluefield Daily Telegraph Advertising Rates and Masthead

The Bluefield Daily Telegraph announces subscription rates by carrier by mail and motor route, covering first and second zones in West Virginia and other zones on application. This notice lists the paper as a member of the Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulation with contact details for advertising.

Daily Telegran Printing Co Bland Street Bluefield W. V Associated Press Iast News West Virginia Audit Bureau of Circulation Mathews, Shannen & Cylien

Wyoming Pair Are Killed In Wreck

Two Wyoming County teenagers died Saturday when their car left West Virginia Route 10 in Logan County and crashed into a tree. Police identified the victims as 19 year old Donald Ray Gibson of Baileysville and 16 year old James H. Brown of Cyclone Wyoming County. The deaths raise West Virginia’s 1972 traffic toll to 501, up from 477 a year earlier.

W.va Wyoming County Logan County Donald Ray Gibson Baileysville James H. Brown West Virginia

Kissinger cites disputed point in Vietnam talks

Kissinger notes a fundamental point remaining in the negotiations, pressed as accepted by North Vietnam two weeks earlier and later withdrawn. Saigon Radio denounces the disclosures, says rapid Indochina peace is unlikely unless North Vietnam changes its approach, and warns of a harsher U S and allied stance.

Kissinger North Vietnam Saigon Radio Indochina United States Vietnam South Vietnam

Wyoming Mine Disaster Deepens as Rescue Efforts Continue

Amid methane blast chaos at Consol No. 9 mine, survivors and families brace for updates. Arnold Miller arrives to lead the UMWA response as safety teams reenter the shaft. across the lobby, Jerry Billings and others await news while the death toll rises with Hatfield and Akers brothers among the victims.

Miller Mine Safety Committee Blacksville Dallas R. Mullins Pineville Larry Bailey Jerry R. Billings Teddy D. McMillion Lester Raleigh County Bill K. Hatfield New Richmond Wyoming County Lacy N. Akers Princewick Larry B. Akers Covel David R. Meador, Jr Sprague

Deaths and Funerals James Jack Martin and Henry Endicott

James Jack Martin 59 of Brooklyn New York formerly Vivian died after a long illness in a Brooklyn hospital. Survived by widow Pearl Mullins Martin two daughters Marilyn and Darlene two brothers and four sisters. Funeral at New Hope Baptist Church Brooklyn burial there. Raymond L. Neaclaim Funeral Home in charge. Henry Endicott 70 of Grundy Virginia died in a Grundy hospital after a long illness. Survivors include widow Vergie six sons and a daughter two sisters and 19 grandchildren. Final rites at Little Martha Regular Baptist Church Seemaster with several ministers to officiate. Body to be taken to church today for visitation. Virginia Funeral Home Grundy in charge.

James Jack Martin Cooper Avenue Brooklyn N. Y Vivian Thrope Nick Sally Martin Lovely Zion Baptist Church Pearl Mullins Martin Marilyn Darlene Martin Henry Martin Bronx Ples Martin New Haven Henry Endicott Stewart Henry Endicott Grundy Gabe and Catherine Jackson Endicott Vergie Endicott Elpha Jean Horn Warren, Mich Audrey Endicott Bristol Monroe Moscow Herbert Hillard Endicott Earl Rufus Endicott Flint Mich Louise Stacy Stacy, Va Little Martha Regular Baptist Church Seemaster Elmer Church Howard Colley Claude Conn Delbert Justus Hassell Estep Virginia Funeral Home

Death of Harry J. Neal in Florida

Harry J. Neal, 65, of DeFunak Springs Florida formerly of Rocky Gap Virginia died Saturday in a Florida hospital. He was coverted as W4DWM amateur radio operator. Survived by Agnes Satterfield Neal three sisters Vicky Bishop Silver Springs Pa Bessie Lisanti Cumberland Md Mary Saddler Cumberland and brothers Everett and John Neal Cumberland. Final rites will be today in Florida.

Harry J. Neal DeFunak Springs, Fla Rocky Gap Florida Stree A Sarah Willia Eal Agnes Satterfield Neal Vicky Bishop Silver Springs Bessie Lisanti Cumberland Mary Saddler Everett Neal John Neal

Funeral services for Yie West in Hurley Virginia

Funeral services for Yie West 82 of Hurley Va will be at 11 am at Knox Creek Church of God Hurley with Claude Bailey Delbert Justice and Orville Thacker officiating Burial in Willis Blankenship Cemetery Hurley West died Saturday in a Grundy hospital after a short illness Survived by Mrs Siller West of War four daughters two sons three stepdaughters three half sisters two half brothers 43 grandchildren 47 stepgrandchildren and 74 great grandchildren

Yie West Hurley Knox Creek Church of God Claude Bailey Delbert Justice Orville Thacker Willis Blankenship West Grundy Hospital Siller West War Stella Sparks Patterson Ella Cartey Alpha Mazon Kavina Ohio Hester Riffe Norfolk Masie West Newhall Ceclia Endicott Lettie Justice Brenton Bill West Grat West Stules Rosella Rife Angeline Carter Zonia Runions Hanover I. C. Cline Clell Cling Stuies Virginia Funeral Home Grundy

Funeral notices list multiple services in Bluefield area

Obituaries and funeral notices for Natalie Tosti Garnett Edna Barker Hazel Clark Margaret Mays John Matthew Carter list service times today at churches and chapels in Welch Bluefield Roselawn Grandview Maple Hill and Saeger Memorial Cemeteries with officiants pallbearers and burial plans reflecting local rites and family names.

Obituary notice for John M. Abel of Tazewell Virginia

John M. Abel age 56 of Rt. 1 Tazewell Va died Sunday in a Richlands Virginia hospital. Survived by Esther Harrison Abel his wife one son Roger Abel in the U S Army four daughters Lillian Perkins Brenda Abel Sandra Abel and Ruby Abel one grandson seven brothers George Reese Albert Harvey Abel Frank Abel Fred Abel and Charlie Abel. Funeral conducted at 10 a m Wednesday in the home with Rev Stuart Owens and Rev Landon Colley officiating Burial Maplewood Cemetery Tazewell Friends may call at the residence after noon today Greever Funeral Home Tazewell in charge of arrangements.

John M. Abel Rt. 1 Tazewell Richlands Esther Harrison Abel Roger Abel U. S. Army Lillian Perkins Danville Brenda Abel Seabrook Sandra Ruby Abel George Reese Albert Harvey Abel Chilhowie Frank Abel Maxwell Fred Abel North Tazewell Charlie Abel Boissevain Stuart Owens Landon Colley Maplewood Cemetery Greever Funeral Home

Obituary: Roy Booth 66 Dies at Mullins Hospital

Roy Booth aged 66 died on arrival at Mullins hospital from natural causes. Born in McAlister Oklahoma he was son of Joe and Annie Jane Musey. Survived by wife Vada two daughters Anna Mae Buchanan and Patty Erdman one son T. J. Booth three brothers and 13 grandchildren. Funeral service held at Sweet Home Church Mayben with Rev. John Richardson officiating burial in Mt Olive Cemetery Lashmeet. Visitation at Sam Foglesong Nease and Neely Funeral Home Mullins.

Roy Booth Mullins Hospital McAlister Okla Joe Annie Jane Musey Vada Booth Anna Mae _ Buchanan Manassas Patty Erdman Milford Mich T. J. Booth McGraws Giles Booth Grove Raynard Booth Manassa

Mrs Verna Coleman French Dies in Norfolk Hospital

Mrs Verna Coleman French of Norfolk Virginia dies in a Norfolk hospital. Survived by son Robert Edward French sister Ardella Coleman Ratcliff and brother Elmer H Coleman. Funeral at Holloman Brown Funeral Home Tidewater Drive Chapel Norfolk at 1 PM Tuesday with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery Norfolk.

Verna French Verna Coleman French Norfolk Norfolk Hospital Robert Edward French Ardella Coleman Ratcliff Bluefield Elmer H. Coleman Snell Holloman- Brown Funeral Home Tidewater Drive Chapel Forest Lawn Cemetery

Truman's Physician Reports Kidney Monitoring in Declining State

The physician says emphasis is on kidney intake and output with detailed studies and vigilant vital signs over months. Truman remains semi conscious, seldom responsive, and unable to speak as he receives nourishment via a nasal gastric tube and intravenous support.

Truman

Army proposes early action water cleanup in Ohio

The U S Army Corps of Engineers outlines three early action programs for northeastern Ohio waters. Land filter schemes would send treated sewage to farmland or parkland while a third plan would ship sludge to strip-mined areas in southeastern Ohio. The effort aims to demonstrate feasibility to farmers and residents as part of a broader waste water management study of the Cuyahoga Rocky and Chagrin river systems and the northeastern lakeshore.

Cleveland, Ohio U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Ohio Innel Robert L. Moore Corps Cuyahoga, Rocky and Chagrin River Ohio Lakeshore Moore Huron Seneca Crawford Richland Geauga Portage Cuyahoga Medina Lorain Harrison County

Attica Indictments to Be Opened in Warsaw Monday

Thirty seven sealed indictments from the Attica prison riot are expected to be opened in Warsaw on Monday. Law enforcement began rounding up suspects after the grand jury handed up the indictments to Justice Carman F. Ball. Names and charges will be released Monday morning at arraignments in Warsaw.

Warsaw N.Y Attica State Prison Supreme Court Carman F. Ball Justice Ball Attica State Correctional Services Department

Miller wins UMW election amid moves for reform and leadership change

Arnold Miller's victory over Boyle is certified by the Labor Department with 70,373 votes to 56,334 and a court deadline of Jan 15. Miller seeks to move UMW headquarters to coalfields, fund strikes and scholarships, and reorganize health and safety programs while Boyle and others assume a transitional role. District-by-district results show Miller leading in key states. Miller and his fellow officers were elected to five year terms as the union enters a period of transition and limbo until official court approval.

UMW National Bank Washington Boyle Hibbits District 29 James Leeber Justin McCarthy United Mine Workers Journal Mcartney McCartney Miller MFD Labor Department Miners For Democracy Joseph Yablonski Ebensburg Greensburg Uniontown Pittsburgh Ohio Washington State

Plane crashes into two homes killing nine in snowstorm

A light twin engine Cessna crashed after taking off from Buffalo International Airport during a snowstorm. Pilot Theodore Cicero and two passengers perished. Three people on the ground, Antoinette Nowotniak and her children Steven and Elizabeth, were killed as the plane struck their home. Mr Nowotniak and Mrs Davis were injured. Investigators prepared to remove the wreckage.

Buffalo N.Y National Transportation Safety Board Cheektowaga Buffalo International Allentown Theodore M. Cicero East Stroudsburg Steven Nowotniak Harry Davis Antoinette Nowotniak Steven Jr Elizabeth Cicero E. Everett McNamara Phillipsburg N.J Gerald Porter Milford

Water Treatment Plant at Fairmont Goes Online

Consolidation Coal Co s Mountain eer Division has completed testing on its Four States Water Treatment Plant south of Fairmont West Virginia and put the facility into operation. The plant cost about 50000 and treats 100 gallons of acid water per minute. It is capable of handling five times that amount and discharge goes into Teverbaugh Creek or used for cleaning coal from the mine.

Fairmont W.va Consolidation Coal Co Mountaineer Four States Here Teverbaugh Creek

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