Santa in Kalama Manages Joy Amid Tragedy
Kalama grandmother Jo Pyne, 53, dons Santa suit to visit University of Washington Hospital in Seattle for 25 years, bringing gifts to children while reflecting on her two daughters who died of kidney disease at ages 13 and 14. She recalls kidney transplants and long years with her grandchildren, keeping Santa's spirit alive for sick children. Her husband works at Weyerhaeuser Co.
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Kalama
Wash
Jo Pyne
University of Washington Hospital
Seattle
Barbara
Christina
Santa
Pyne
John
Weyerhaeuser Co
Plans For Wyoming County Housing Project Confirmed
A 73 unit affordable housing development for New Richmond in Wyoming County was confirmed. The non profit Home Builders Association of West Virginia will partner with Region I Planning and Development Council US Steel Pocahontas Coal and other agencies to start in April with completion by next October. The project sits on the former Georgia Pacific sawmill site eight miles south of Mullens and five miles north of Pineville with homes priced 40000 to 50000 dollars and financing via VA FHA and Farmers Home Administration.
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New Richmond
Wyoming County
Jack Pauley
Home Builders Association of
West Virginia
Region I Planning and Development Council
U.S Steel and Pocahontas Coal Company
Georgia- Pacific
Route 16
Mullens
Pineville
Pauley
Veterans Administration
Federal Housing Administration
Farmers Home Administration
The
Daily Telegraph
Guyandotte River
Pocahontas Coal Company
Home Builders Association
U. S. Steel
New
Richmond
George Keebler
US Steel
Pittsburgh
A. Steel
Capital trial details in Moses case continue
Defense lawyers push to quash capital murder charge arguing rape not conclusively proven by medical examiner report. Judge Long finds report sufficient for probable cause. Defense seeks further psychiatric evaluation for Justus 25. Graybeal maintains initial Southwestern State Hospital report provides required mental state details. Justus and Goins, both charged in Georgia with kidnapping, rape and murder of 32 year old woman.
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Graybeal
Greg Campbell
Blacksburg
Justus
Moses
Southwestern State
Dale Dean Goins
Stuart
Georgia
Florida kidnapping case tied to Lakeland murder probe
A Florida grand jury has indicted two men on murder kidnapping rape and theft in the death of Stephanie Hawkins a 21 year old sunglasses saleswoman found dead near Tampa after being abducted in Lilburn Georgia Goins was found with stolen cards from Mrs Jackson of Mountain Park Georgia Justus had boasted of roughing up Tammy Wynette during police talks linking the case to the Wynette kidnapping.
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Rosemary Jackson
Florida
Stephanie Hawkins
Lakeland
Fla
Hawkins
Tampa
Internstate 75
Justus
Goins
Jackson
Mountain Park
Grundy
Visual Scene
Maiami Based
Tammy Wynette
Calvin Crisp
Miss Wynette
Mrs. Moses
Hare Sworn In as Mercer County Magistrate
Hare, sworn by Chief Circuit Court Judge Howard M. Jarrett in Bluefield, takes oath as Mercer County magistrate. Appointed two years ago to serve until the 1978 election, he won in November for an unexpired term. Attendees at the ceremony included Chief Magistrate Ernest Six and Magistrates David Pedneau and Mike Flanigan.
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Donald Hare
Bluefield
Mercer County
Howard M. Jarrett
Hare
Ernest Six
David Pedneau
Mike Flanigan
Blalock Chosen Rotary Head
Bev Blalock was elected president of the Bluefield Rotary Club for the coming year. The luncheon featured Raymond Mason, Columbus truck dealer and retired major general, who spoke on Korea and warned against US forces withdrawal. Terry Givens was introduced as a new member.
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Bev Blalock
Bluefield
Larry Morhous
Rotarians
John Hudson
Mike Pendry
Jack Lewis
Russell Yarbrough
John Beckett
Bill Davis
Charles Scott
Dennis Williams
C. H Patterson
Edwin Taylor
Korea
Mason
United States
South Korea
Ohio
Time
Edwin Elliott
Terry Givens
Western Sizzlin
Temperature and Sky Outlook for Tuesday and Wednesday
Tuesday high and low temperatures are charted with a 24 hour period ending 9 pm EST. Precipitation is to be noted. The sky conditions outlook for Wednesday is summarized for regional forecast.
Baker Urges Carter to Postpone Taiwan Pact Action
Senate Minority Leader Howard Baker urged President Carter to delay ending the US Taiwan mutual defense treaty until Congress can review the plan. ACU and conservative lawmakers pledge legal and legislative moves to stall recognition of the People's Republic of China until the Taiwan pact is reinstated.
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Washington
Senate
Howard Baker
Carter
Taiwan
Congress
House
China
People’s Republic of China
White House
Baker
Tennessee
American Conservative Union
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
ACU
People's Republic of China
Capitol Hill
Death on the train at DeKalb Avenue prompts inquiry
Chong a 65 year old laundry owner died of a heart attack as a rush hour train passed DeKalb Avenue at 8 32 am. Transit Police Chief Sanford D Garelik ordered a full investigation. Motorman Samuel C Lee 38 followed orders and did not stop the train until police met it at a later stop. Fran Black a magazine photo editor sitting nearby recalled the moment. Transit officials said Lee radioed ahead and was told not to halt the train.
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Page One
DeKalb Avenue
Chong
Sanford D. Garelik
Fran Black
Samuel C. Lee
Mercer Man Charged With Sexual Assault
A 27 year old Mercer County man, Roger A Vaught of Kefley, was charged with second degree sexual assault of a 14 year old girl Tuesday night. Deputies served the warrant issued by Magistrate Mike Flanniigan. Vaught is jailed in Mercer County awaiting a $1000 bond.
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Mercer County
Roger A Vaught
Kefley
Randall Ernest
Sgt
D. R. Compton
Two Injured In Wreck At Major Intersection
Two persons were injured Tuesday afternoon in a wreck at the U S 460 expressway and state Route 290 intersection. They were taken by Bluefield Rescue Squad to Bluefield Community Hospital. Officers said they could not obtain statements due to injuries. investigation led by Trooper J F Bulford.
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U. S. Rt. 460
Bluefield
Bluefield Community Hospital
J. F. Bulford
Monroe Man Dies After Fall in Princeton Area
A Ballard man 67 died at Princeton Community Hospital after an 18 foot fall while installing guttering at a Princeton residence. Charlies W. Miller, born April 16, 1911, had lived mainly in Ballard and worked as a carpenter. He was survived by his wife Nellie, one son, three daughters, two brothers, three sisters, and ten grandchildren. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Broyles Funeral Chapel Peterstown, with burial in Orchard Cemetery.
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Monroe County
Princeton Community Hospital
Charlies W. Miller
Ballard
Princeton
Samuel KR
Dora Thompson Miller
Maryland
Dry Pond
Greenville
Mark Miller
Oak Hill
Harriett Dillon
Hyatteville
Blanche Campbell
Zenith Morgan
Ronceverte
Broyles Funeral Chapel
Peterstown
Silas Gore
Orchard Cemetery
Orchard Woman's Club
Ballard Raritan Club
Baby Is Thrown To Safety
In Newark a burning third floor apartment forced a couple to toss their 6 week old daughter to three men forming a makeshift safety net. The parents then jumped to safety as firefighters arrived. Both parents and the infant were hospitalized for injuries and smoke inhalation. Neighbors aided in evacuating 25 children and six adults in the six family dwelling. Fire officials planned commendations for the helpers.
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Newark
N.J
A.D. Ellison
Spence
Debra Bolden
Anneesh
Boldens
Bolden
Ellison
Deaths and Funerals Arc Through Bluefield Area
George E Vance 70 of Jolo died after brief illness in Bluefield hospital. WWII veteran and deacon at Marylou Baptist Church Paynesville. Survived by Myrtle Vance widow and ten children. services at Marylou Baptist Church with burial in Vance Cemetery. Bobby Rice 48 of Chicago formerly of Laeover died after long illness. Survived by wife Bessie Rice and two children. Clarence Shinault 66 of Richmond died on arrival after long illness. Rosa Blackwell 78 of Salisbury died after apparent heart attack. Mary Schultz of Lindside died after long illness. Ruth Harris Lockett of Cleveland formerly Bluefield died. Angela Joi Newcomb infant daughter of Troy and Lila Newcomb Twin Branch died Natural causes. James Hardy 81 of Squire died in Bluefield hospital after long illness. George G McFarlane Jr 71 of Council died of apparent heart attack. Funeral arrangements noted for multiple cases.
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George E. Vance
George Edward Vance
Jolo
Bluefield
John W
Fannie Elizabeth Pruett Vance
Marylou Baptist Church
Paynesville
Myrtle V. Vance
Vester Vance
Taylor, Mich
Glen
Eugene
Freddy Leon
Wayne Vance
Dan
Gracie) Stacy
Larry
Mary) Kennedy
Perry
Nancy) Banner
Wayne, Mich
Darrell
Georgie ) Sparks
Seaford
Jerry
Geneva) Hawks
Romulus
Mich
Fred
Rosie) Vandyke
War
Charlie
Perry Vance
Mary Jane Hagerman
Mattie Hale
Rebecca Honkner
Louviey Hagerman
Bradshaw
Fannie Robertson
Lynchburg
Paul McClanahan
George Baker
Russell Hicks
Hasse Estep
Vance
Rock Ridge
Virginia Funeral Home
Grundy
Bobby Rice
Chicago
Laeuver
Tobe
Mattie Rice
Bessie Anglin Rice
Debbie Rice
Bobby Rice Jr
Harvey Rice
Jaeger
Russell Rice
Sacramento
Calif
Ruby Rice
Frank
Susie) Bramsett
Ineer
Josephine Hall
Arlington, Va
Berhalter-Hutchins
Kendallville
Ind
Clarence Shinault
Clarence Milton Shinault
Richmond
Mercer Funeral
Rosa Blackwell
Rosa B. Blackwell
Salisbury
N. C
Frank Blackwell
Bailey Funeral Home
Princeton
Matthew Lockett
Matthew
Ruth Verb Harris) Lockett
Cleveland
Ohio
Mud Fork
John L
Laura H. Harris
West Virginia Hotel
John W. Harris
Cloyd Harris
Angela Newcomb
Angela Joi Newcomb
Troy
Lila Duncan Newcomb
Twin Branch
Welch
Troy Ellis
Nick Newcomb
Lisa
Jessica Newcomb
Dennis Newcomb
Huff Creek
Myrtle Newcomb
Davy
Martha Lester
New Community Cemetery
Asco
Virgil Akers
Fanning Funeral Home
Argentine mineral exports rise in first half of 1978
Argentina reports in the first half of 1978 mineral exports increased 66.9 percent in value and 7.7 percent in volume. The Secretariat of Mining says exports through June totaled 53,812 metric tons, valued at $15.2 million.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Secretariat of Mining
Obituaries for Dowell, Young and Perkins
Jenous Dowell Sr. 63 of 305 North Mercer St Bluefield funeral today at Mt Olive Baptist Church with Rev A R Fleshman and Rev David Chapman. Interment Roselawn Memorial Gardens Bluefield Princeton Road. Pallbearers listed. Haley Washington Young Jr. 63 Ingleside funeral today at Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Tony Reed Oakwood Cemetery Princeton pallbearers named. Clifford Perkins 34 Warrior Mine funeral today at his home officiated by Wilber Muncy with burial Bear Wallow Mountain Cemetery.
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Dowell
Jenous Sr
Mercer St
Bluefield
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
A R. Fleshman
David Chapman
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton Road
Jack Harris
Ben Clemmons
Walter Lewis
John Williamson
Junior Davis
Silas Johnson
Tony Palmer
Mt. Olive
Mt. Olive Missionary Soceity
Lugo
Young
Haley Washington Jr
Ingleside
Mercer Funeral Home
Tony Reed
Oakwood Cemeter
Princeton
Jim Matheny
Fred Dixon
Landon Luke
Sam Clark
Bill Feuchtenberger
Grayson Ball
Emerson Rohrer
Tom Stafford
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Ernie Hash, Jr
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Lindside
Broyles Funeral Home
James Hardy
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Sallie Lou) Hardy
Squire
Victoria Schrader Sparks
Clyde Hardy
Jack Hardy
David Hardy
Warriormines
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Mildred Lewis
Lexington
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Altoona
Nancy Lymion
Woodbridge
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Lonnie Riley
Grassy Spur
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California
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Indiana
Mabel Davids
Greever Funeral Chapel
Tazewell
Grandview Memory Gardens
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George Gold McFarlane Jr
Council
Buchanan County
George Gold
Annie Smith McFarlane
Maude Compton McFarlane
Phyllis Jean Harris
Lois McFarlane
Rita Kay Dewberry
Edith Dave Bedwell
Abingdon
Carl McFarlane
Golden McFarlane
Henry McFarlane
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Vansant
Anne Ball
Honaker Funeral Home
Honaker
Carson Powers
Kustom Kraft
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