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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1966

Page

4

AEC Reaffirms Stance Against Light Water Reactor Aid

The Atomic Energy Commission rejected for a second time a coal industry petition seeking a ruling that light water reactors are practically valuable. The ruling would bar federal support for such reactors. The decision follows an earlier rejection in 1965 and notes no federal aid will be provided for large light water plants.

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

Civilian Policeman To Face Grand Jury

Roanoke AP report: a civilian policeman Cpl. Sterling Moorman who shot 14 year old Charles Otis Irvin may face charges after a grand jury meets next month. Moorman suspended. revolver not authorized for civilian officers on patrol. Irvin was shot while fleeing a reported stolen wrecked car.

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

Credit Disclosure Rules for Installment Purchases

The article explains proposed Federal Trade Commission guidelines requiring retailers to disclose in writing the cash price, taxes, down payment, unpaid balance, each finance charge, total payments, payment count, and credit transaction fees for installment buys. It notes exclusions for revolving accounts and automobiles and insists on oral and written disclosure of any option to assign contracts to a finance company.

Commission

Christmas Truces Amid Vietnam War Front Lines

During the weekend allied forces and Viet Cong observed a Christmas cease-fire pattern with truce windows and light combat. U S. ships and air support engaged targets while Marine units pursued enemy forces near Hue and other areas, reporting limited casualties and continuing skirmishes.

Bluefield Daily Telegraph Contact and Rates Info

Bluefield Daily Telegraph details publication origin date and address at 412 Bland Street Bluefield WV. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail for WV and other zones and notes AP and Audit Bureau affiliations and Kats Agency representation.

Daily Telegraph Ae Co Bland Street Bluefield West Virginia Audit Bureau of Circular Advertising Kats Agency, Inc

Syracuse Linebacker Injured in Gator Bowl Practice

In St Augustine Florida Syracuse key defender Paul Nettelbladt 225 pounds hurt his shoulder nerve in practice for the Gator Bowl coach Ben Schwartzwalder held him out of blocking drills warning he must not aggravate the injury. He is expected to be ready by game time if his shoulder holds.

ST. Augustine Fla Syracuse Ben Schwarzawalder Paul Nettelbladt Schwartzwalder Tennessee

Mercer Man Erect in Preliminary Auto Crash Near Falls Mills

A Mercer man was erect in preliminary investigation after a rollover on Rt 460 near Falls Mills three miles north of Bluefield. The northbound ухicle crossed center line after a bridge and curve, injuring two of Mrs. Greene’s sons James and Ronald Lee Greene. James Greene was to be admitted at St Luke’s Bluefield. Ronald Greene, not critically hurt, was at Bluefield Sanitarium. The Rt 460 victim was the husband of Princeton resident Mrs Eula Thomason McClaugherty of Phelps Kentucky. he worked for Robinson and Shaffer Co. in Phelps and was a U S Air Force veteran born in Bozo, Monroe County. Survivors include daughter Barbara and three sons, Billy Doy and Tracy, plus sisters Betty Bradley and Wanda West, and brother Hubert McClaugherty. Memorial Funeral Directory Princeton has the body. funeral arrangements are incomplete.

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 US 52 Work in Two Counties

Charleston AP reports the State Road Commission will open bids on January 10 for two 1967 contracts in Cabell and Mingo counties. The $650,000 project covers .133 mile of I-64 near Huntington with vertical sand drains and .502 mile of new road in Greyeagle, Mingo County, to straighten a hazardous curve as part of the 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

Mike Grosso a University of South Carolina sophomore basketball standout is recuperating from knee surgery for torn cartilage. The 19 year old from Raritan New Jersey is out of school for five weeks and ineligible for 1966 67 after ACC ruling. The university appeals to the NCAA which is not expected to rule until next month.

Columbia S.C Mike Grosso University of South Carolina Grosso Raritan N.J Gamecock Atlantic Coast Conference National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA

Wichita State to name coach at news conference delay

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

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

Arkansas Tackle Signs With Buffalo

Buffalo Bills affirmed the signing of Arkansas tackle Dick Cunningham but denied any salary figure. Loyd Phillips announced the deal in Longview Texas claiming Cunningham would earn over 200000 and receive a two year no cut contract.

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

Maine Coach Westerman Resigns. Abbott Named Successor

Harold Westerman, 49, resigned as the University of Maine football coach to devote full time to director of physical education and athletics. He led Maine from 1951 with an 80 38 7 record. Walter H. Abbott was named to replace him as coach.

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

Prisoners Face Bleak Yuletide

A group of American airmen held near Hanoi faces a joyless Christmas as sickness and injuries persist and talks on exchanges fail. North Vietnam rejects Red Cross access and mail parcels, with many missing or presumed dead or captured. Reports say food and medical care are adequate by local standards but far below American norms.

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

Cincinnati AP reports 49 repair shop employees of Viscellio and Grogan Inc in Beckley West Virginia will vote on December 29 to decide if Local 132 of the AFL CIO International Union of Operating Engineers should represent them, per the NLRB.

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

Publicity Director Named for California Seals Team

Timothy Ryan a Notre Dame graduate who became a Toronto television hockey sportscaster was named Friday as publicity director of the Western Hockey League California Seals. General Manager Rudy Pilous announced.

Oakland Calif Timothy Ryan Notre Dame Toronto California Seals Rudy Pilous

Deaths and funerals lead for Sally Romans and J H Goad

Mrs Sally Romans 77 of Route 2 Honaker Va dies in Lebanon hospital widow of Walter Romans daughter of Charlie and Mary Repass survived by daughter Ollie Short and three sons all Honaker funeral Sunday 2 pm Honaker Funeral Home burial Compton Cemetery body taken to son Willie’s home Saturday 9 am then returned prior to service J L Goad 76 of Spanishburg dies in Beckley hospital after long illness born Hillsville Va son of John A and Sarah Bond Goad husband of Nora Goad survived by eight daughters two sons 27 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren four sisters and more listed funeral Monday 11 am Bailey Funeral Home Princeton burial Roselawn Cemetery several pallbearers named

Sally Romans Route 2 Honaker Lebanon Walter Romans Charlie Mary Repass Ollie Short Joe Willie Frank Romans Honaker Funeral Home Earl Hubbard Compton Willie Romans J. L. Goad Spanishburg Beckley Hillsville John A Sarah Bond Goad Nora Goad United Mine Workers of America Dott Maynard Honaker Jack Blankenship William C. Ross William Robinette Salem Robert Lynn Clarksburg van Akers Woodbridge Darrell Brown Greensboro N. C Russell Warren Summerfield Samuel Goad Princeton Gay Goad Milton Mary Nestor Athens Medona Baker Dunns Dorinda Kessinger Helen van Reenen Baltimore Bailey Funeral Home John Barton Leslie Lilly Roselawn Dave Griffith Sr Monte Bush Basil Stovall Gilbert Bailey Walter Sarver Burl Shrewsbury

Indianapo lis man Carl Meador 70 dies after short illness

Carl Meador 70 of Indianapolis Ind died Thursday night in an Indianapolis hospital after a short illness. Born in Athens he was a retired car inspector for the New York Central Railroad. Surviving are his wife Mrs Bessie Neely Meador a daughter Mrs Anna Lee Smith and two sisters. Graveside services set for Monday at 2 p.m. at Birchlawn Burial Park Perry County Va. Body arrives Riffe'sburg Sunday morning and may be viewed after 1 p.m.

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

Death of Mrs Blanche McMillan in Princeton

Mrs Blanche McMillan 55 of 104 Bluefield Ave Princeton died Friday morning at Princeton Memorial Hospital. Wife of John R McMillan and daughter of the late William D and Roanna Keeling she was a Princeton native and member of Bluefield Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Funeral services Saturday at 2 p.m. at Princeton Memorial Funeral Directory with burial at 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

Ogle Rites Pending Arrival of Relatives

Charles F. Ogle 64 of Premier died in a Welch hospital Thursday after a short illness. A native of Galax Virginia he was the husband of Beulah Ogle of Premier. The body is at O J Douglas Mortuary in Welch with funeral arrangements incomplete awaiting relatives.

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

Funerals for Tambrine Plaster and Grover William Harry

Eight year old Tambrine Victoria Plaster daughter of James W and Peggy Joan Plaster of Bluefield is mourned with a 2 pm service at East End Baptist Church officiated by Rev W R Beck and burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Grover William Harry 77 of Harry Heights Bluefield is laid to rest after a 10 30 am service at Hawkins Funeral Home Bluefield with burial at Monte Vista Park Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.

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

Mrs Montie Perry Woods Dies In Bluefield Va After Illness

Mrs Montie Perry Woods 64 of Bluefield Virginia died Friday morning in a local hospital after a sudden illness. She is survived by husband Bill Woods plus three daughters, seven grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral services set for Sunday at Mullins Funeral Home Richlands with burial in Clinch Valley Cemetery. visitation Saturday after 2 p.m.

Montie Perry Woods Bluefield Tazewell County W. H Ella Taylor Perry Bill Woods Stanley Puckett Raysal Garland 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

Obituary Notice for Mrs Virginia Turpin

Mrs Virginia Turpin of Spring Street Bluefield Virginia died Friday afternoon at St Luke's Hospital Bluefield after a three month illness. The body is at Sinkford Richardson Funeral Home 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 Funeral Notice

Robert Bishop Stowers 75 of Bluefield died Friday morning after a long illness. Survived by wife Stella Shrader Stowers at home, son James M Stowers of Bluefield, two brothers E B Stowers of Bastian and Earl Stowers of Rocky Gap, four sisters, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral held Mercer Funeral Home Bluefield at 2 pm Monday with burial in Chapel family cemetery, Virginia.

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

Annual 1792 Coin Check Ritual Set by 1966 Assay Commission

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 sample coins from Philadelphia Denver and the San Francisco assay office. Members include Brent Hughes FBI and William Spilman president Waynesboro Publishing Corp.

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

Police Pursue Breakin at Industrial Gas and Supply

State police in Princeton continue investigation into a breakin at Industrial Gas and Supply Co. on Bluefield Princeton Road. About $600 in cash and equipment stolen from a safe in the company office. several pieces of equipment also missing. The theft occurred Thursday night or Friday morning and was found when employees arrived for work Friday.

Princeton Industrial Gas and Supply Co Bluefield Princeton Road

Traffic deaths in West Virginia rise to 506 this year

State Police reported Friday that 506 people have been killed in West Virginia traffic accidents so far this year, compared with 466 by the same date last year.

West Virginia

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