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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1966

Page

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AEC Rejects Coal Petition On Light Water Reactors

The Atomic Energy Commission rejected for a second time a coal industry bid to bar federal subsidies for light water nuclear reactors. The effort, led by the National Coal Policy Conference, National Coal Association, and United Mine Workers of America, sought a ruling that light water reactors are commercially viable. The commission said a proper ruling requires an economic appraisal of large plants now under construction and reiterated no federal aid for large light water plants.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission Commission AEC Congressional Joint Committee On Atomic Energy Brefore National Coal Policy Conference, Inc The National Coal Association United Mine Workers of America

Civilian Policeman To Face Grand Jury

Roanoke AP report that civilian policeman Corporal Sterling Moorman will confront a grand jury next month over the Thursday night death of 14 year old Charles Otis Irvin shot with an unauthorized revolver. Moorman is suspended as investigators review the case. Irvin fled a wrecked car reported stolen when he was shot.

Roanoke Commonwealth Leroy Moran Sterling Moorman Charles Otis Irvin Moran Moorman Irvin

Credit Buying Rules Include Installment Plan Disclosures

The commission details required disclosures for installment purchases including cash price, taxes, down payment, unpaid balance, all finance charges, weekly or monthly payments, and total credit price. It bans undisclosed terms as unfair. Sellers must reveal oral and written options to assign contracts to finance companies.

Commission

Telegraph Rouine Co. serves Bluefield daily news

The Daily Telegraph Rouine Co. announces morning publication from 412 Bland Street Bluefield West Virginia as a member of the Associated Press. Subscriptions cost 50 cents daily and Sunday 26 dollars yearly for West Virginia residents with rates to other zones on application.

Daily Telegraph Rouine Co Bland Street Bluefield W. Va Associated Press West Virginia Audit Bureau of Circula

Christmas Cease Fire Briefing Across Vietnam War Front

Christmas weekend cease-fires are set with Cardinal Spellman and Billy Graham noted. U S forces report quieting fronts around Hue and Saigon while a Ta tet lunar new year truce is planned. The OBrien battles Viet Cong gun positions as Marines claim 110 enemy dead.

Francis Cardinal Spellman New York Billy Graham Vietnam Cardinal Spellman South Vietnam United States Australia New Zealand South Korea Philippines Thailand Saigon San Son Nhut U.S Cabat U.S. 26Th Marine Regiment Scrub Country Hue

Syracuse Linebacker Injured in Gator Bowl Prep

Syracuse tosh defensive player Paul Nettelbladt, a 225 pound linebacker, pinched a nerve in his shoulder in Friday practice for the Gator Bowl. Coach Ben Schwarzawalder held him from blocking drills to prevent aggravation, hoping he remains ready by December 31.

St, Augustine Fla Syracuse Ben Schwarzawalder Paul Nettelbladt Schwartznwalder Tennessee

Mercer Man Ejects In Fatal Falls Mills Crash

Johnston auto crossed center line after bridge and curve on Rt 460 near Falls Mills injuring two Greene sons James and Ronald Lee. James hospitalized at St Luke's Bluefield while Ronald examined at Bluefield Sanitarium. Husband of Princeton widow Eula Thomason McClaugherty and Robinson and Shaffer Co. employee dies. Memorial Funeral Directory Princeton handling arrangements. funeral details pending.

Johnston Auto Falls Mills Bluefield D. J. Johnson Eula Thomason McClaugherty Princeton Robinson and Shaffer Co Phelps U. S. Air Force Bozoo Monroe County Charley Daisey McClaugherty Narrows Barbara McClaugherty Billy Doy Tracy McClaugherty Betty Bradley Rich Creek Wanda West Lindside Hubert McClaugherty Memorial Greene

Bids Planned for I-64 and U S 52 Projects in 1967 Letting

Charleston AP reports the State Road Commission will open bids January 10 for two projects in Cabell and Mingo counties. Estimated at 650000 dollars, the I-64 section near Huntington will add vertical sand drains along .133 mile, while U S 52 in Mingo County will straighten a hazardous curve over .502 mile as part of a safety program.

Charleston Cabell Mingo State Road Commission Burl A. Sawers Huntington U. S. 52 Greyeagle Mingo County East Huntington Guyandotte River SRC

Grosso Recuperating From Knee Surgery

University of South Carolina sophomore Mike Grosso from Raritan New Jersey is recuperating after knee surgery for torn cartilage. Operated on in Columbia, he is out for five weeks and cannot play this season. The ACC ruled him ineligible for 1966 67 and USC appeals to the NCAA, which is not expected to rule until next month.

Columbia S.C Mike Grosso University of South Carolina Grosso Raritan Gamecock National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA

Wichita State may name coach at news conference

Wichita State University delayed a news conference to name its new football coach until Saturday morning. The job is expected to go to Boyd Converse of Kilgore Junior College, succeeding George Karras who resigned after two losing seasons and a 4-15 record. Athletic director Dr Noah Allen was unavailable for comment.

Wichita Kan Wichita State University Boyd Converse Kilgore Tex George Karras Noah Allen

Arkansas Tackle Dick Cunningham Signs With Bills

The Buffalo Bills confirmed signing Arkansas tackle Dick Cunningham but denied salaries. Loyd Phillips announced Cunningham would receive more than 200000 dollars on a two year no cut contract.

Buffalo N.Y Buffalo Bills Dick Cunningham Arkansas Ralph C. Wilson Jr Bills Cunningham Longview Tex Loyd Phillips Phillips

Maine Coach Westerman resigns after 1951 tenure

Harold Westerman, 49, stepped down as the University of Maine football coach to devote full time to director of physical education and athletics. He leaves with an 80-38-7 record. Walter H. Abbott was named to succeed him as coach.

Orono Maine Harold Westerman University of Maine Walter H. Abbott Westerman

Prisoners Face Bleak Yuletide

In a Hanoi area camp a group of American fliers faces a joyless Christmas. Many are sick or injured, with unclear numbers and bleak futures as North Vietnam rejects exchanges and blocks Red Cross visits. Swiss Red Cross notes lack of access and no special privileges for prisoners.

Saigon South Vietnam Hanoi North Vietnam International Red Cross Department Air Force Navy Laos Pathet Lao Swiss Red Cross Red Cross Geneva

Beckley Workers to Vote on Union Today

Cincinnati AP reports forty nine Vi cellio and Grogan repair shop employees in Beckley West Virginia will vote December 29 on representation by Local 132 AFL CIO International Union of Operating Engineers per the National Labor Relations Board notice.

Cincinnati Vicellio and Grogan, Inc Beckley W. Va Afl-Cio International Union of OperatingEngineers National Labor Relations Board

Notre Dame Alum Named Publicity Director for Seals

Timothy Ryan, a Notre Dame graduate and former TV hockey broadcaster in Toronto, was named publicity director of the Western Hockey League California Seals, announced by General Manager Rudy Pilous.

Oakland Calif Timothy Ryan Notre Dame Toronto California Seals Rudy Pilous

Funeral plans for Carl Meador of Indianapolis

Carl Meador 70 of Indianapolis died Thursday night after a short illness. Born in Athens he was a retired car inspector for the New York Central Railroad. Survivors: wife Bessie Neely Meador daughter Anna Lee Smith two sisters grandchild ren. Graveside services Monday 2 PM Birchlawn Burial Park Pearisburg Va. Body arrives Riffe'sburg Sunday after 1 PM. friends may call.

Carl Meador Indianapolis Ind Athens New York Central Railroad Bessie Neely Meador Anna Lee Smith Fullerton Calif Boyd Green Princeton Effie Wirt Birchlawn Pearisburg Riffe’sburg

Mrs Blanche McMillan dies. rites pending in Princeton

Blanche McMillan 55 of 104 Bluefield Ave Princeton died Friday morning at Princeton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of John R McMillan and daughter of the late William D and Roanna Keeling. She belonged to the Bluefield Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Princeton Memorial Funeral Directory. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.

Blanche McMiLlian Bluefield Ave Princeton Princton Memorial Hospital John R. McMiLlian William D Roanna Linkous Keeling Bluefield Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Princeton Memorial Oakwood Cemetery

Charles F. Ogle dies after short illness in Welch hospital

Charles F. Ogle 64 of Premier died Thursday in a Welch hospital after a brief illness. A native of Galax Virginia he was married to Beulah Ogle of Premier. The body lies at O J Douglas Mortuary Welch with funeral arrangements pending arrival of relatives.

Charles F. Ogle Welch Galax Beulah Ogle O. J. Douglas Mortuary

Funerals for Tambrine Plaster and Grover William Harry

Tambrine Victoria Plaster eight year old daughter of James W and Peggy Joan Plaster of Bluefield dies. Funeral today at 2 p.m. East End Baptist Church with Rev W R Beckler officiating burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Grover William Harry 77 of Harry Heights Bluefield dies Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home Bluefield burial Monte Vista Park Cemetery Pallbearers listed.

Plaster Tambrine Victoria James W Peggy Joan Plaster Bluefield East End Baptist Church W. R. Beckler Woodlawn Billy Lester Wallace Lester Walter Lester Wayne Lester Charlie Wolfe Danny Honaker

Widow Mrs Montie Woods Dies After Illness

Mrs Montie Perry Woods 64 of Bluefield Virginia died Friday in a Bluefield hospital after a sudden illness. She was born in Tazewell County daughter of the late W H Perry and Ella Taylor Perry. Her husband Bill Woods preceded her in death. Services set for Sunday at Mullins Funeral Home Richlands with Rev Nelson T Barker officiating. Burial in Clinch Valley Cemetery pallbearers listed. Friends may call after 2 p m Saturday.

Montie Perry Woods Bluefield Tazewell County W. H Ella Taylor Perry Bill Woods Stanley Puckett Raysal Garrland Bill Perry Richlands Randy Perry Oakwood Clarence Hill Charlie Brown Herman Bandy North Tazewell Albert Thurber Virginia Mullins Nelson T. Barker Clinch Valley Cemetery J. R Bobby) Mullins Warren Mullins Eddie Atkins Holly Slaughter Ken Lurber Bob Lurber

Death of Mrs Virginia Turpin in Bluefield Va

Mrs Virginia Turpin of Spring Street Bluefield Virginia died Friday afternoon at St Luke s Hospital following a three month illness. The body remains at Sinkford Richardson Funeral Home in Bluefield with funeral arrangements to be announced.

Virginia Turpin Spring Street Bluefield St. Luke's Hospital Sinkford- Richardson Funeral Home

Robert B Stowers 75 Bluefield Dies After Long Illness

Robert Bishop Stowers 75 of Bluefield died Friday morning at the Bluefield Sanitarium after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Stella Shrader Stowers of the home, a son James M. Stowers of Bluefield, two brothers E. B. Stowers of Bastian Virginia and Earl Stowers of Rocky Gap Virginia, four sisters Mrs. Floyd Stowers Mrs. Reba Stowers Mrs. Charley Wood and Mrs. Raleigh Woody, all of Rocky Gap or Bluefield, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Mercer Funeral Home in Bluefield at 2 pm Monday with burial in the family cemetery at Chapel Virginia.

Robert Bishop Stowers Bluefield Bluefield Sanitarium Stella Shrader Stowers The Home James M. Stowers E. B. Stowers Bastian Earl Stowers Rocky Gap Floyd Stowers Reba Stowers Charley Wood Raleigh Woody Mercer Funeral Home Chapel

Coin-Checking Ritual Stated by Johnson

President Johnson named 19 civic and industrial leaders to the Assay Commission to test 1966 U S Mint coinage. The panel will meet in Philadelphia February 8 to examine coins from Philadelphia Denver and the San Francisco Assay Office.

Austin Tex U.S Johnson Philadelphia Denver San Francisco Brent H. Hughes FBI Falls Church William B. Spilman Man Waynesboro Publishing Corp Waynesboro

Breakin at Industrial Gas and Supply Co. nets $600 plus gear

County police and state troopers continue the probe into a breakin at Industrial Gas and Supply Co. on Bluefield Princeton Road. Thieves stole cash from a safe and several pieces of equipment. The theft occurred Thursday night or Friday morning and was discovered when employees arrived for work Friday. Police said the total cash amount is still undisclosed.

Princeton Industrial Gas and Supply Co Bluefield Princeton Road

506 Traffic Deaths In West Virginia So Far This Year

State Police report Friday that 506 people have died in West Virginia traffic crashes this year, compared with 466 deaths by the same date last year.

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