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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1968

Page

2

16 Inches Fall In Michigan Snowstorm Grips North

Severe storms blanket the North with heavy snow and travel delays. Michigan reports 16 inches in Marquette and a foot in Sault Ste. Marie as Upper Peninsula roads close except U S 41. Nebraska towns dig out after drifts up to 12 feet. 400 travelers freed and 1100 sheltering in Dawson County. Sioux Falls and southern Minnesota see additional heavy snowfall and flight disruptions.

Marquette Sault Ste. Marie Michigan Upper Peninsula U.S. 41 Sioux Falls South Dakota Highway Patrol Rochester Minn Midwest Canada New England Cascade Mountains Rockies Pacific Northwest

Timetable For Apollo Flight From Space Center Houston

Apollo 8 mission timetable details Eastern time events from engine firing to insert orbit and lunar photography. Crew navigate lunar landmarks while Lovell and Anders capture continuous imagery. Live broadcasts showcase lunar terrain as the craft passes over prospective landing sites before returning to Earth.

James A. Lovell Lunar Air Force Frank Borman William Anders Moon Apollo Lovell Lunar Orbit Earth

Chief Marshal James J. P. McShane Dies at 59

James J. P. McShane, head of the Executive Office for United States Marshals, died unexpectedly at 59 after illness diagnosed as pneumonia. A close Kennedy ally named to the post in 1962, he supervised about 600 federal marshals and aided in the 1961 Montgomery Freedom Ride response. Survivors include wife Teresa son Michael daughter Mrs. Gerald Day and two grandchildren.

Washington James J. P. McShane United States Marshals Justice Department McShane Department Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy U.S Montgomery Ala Teresa Michael Gerald Day William Katherine Reed) Dunn Peterstown Michael C Ethel Frances Reed The Baptist Church William Hubert Dunn Bernard Law Norma Jean Dunn Louie Smith Flint Mich Oday Cline Hubert K. Dunn Pearisburg A. Dean Reed Hollywood Fla Walter L. Reed Eggleston Broyles Funeral Home Chapel Charles Pollock

Bluefield Daily Telegraph Local Notices Summary

Bluefield Daily Telegraph advertises subscription rates and carrier delivery. The notice lists mailing address at 412 Bland Street Bluefield West Virginia and notes Associated Press content licensing and circulation responsibilities.

Bluefield Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph Bland Street Bluefield W. Va Ucuser Associated Tennes Nat Bureau of Circales Kats Telephone

Deaths and Funerals in Tidewater Area

Obituaries list Staff Sgt. Gerald D. Glover of Minot AFB North Dakota and several others including Mrs Marnie Butler Clark and Mary Helen Puskar with details of births, residences, family survivors, funeral times and burial plans across multiple towns and counties. Military honors noted for Glover.

Gerald D. Glover Minot Air Force Base North Dakota Tazewell County Jewell Ridge Vercie Osbourn Glover North Tazewell Clyde Glover Tazewell High School U. S. Air Force Eileen Glover Bernice Hawkins Doris Taylor Peatisburg Lois Pruitt Gay Whitt Altha Keith Joy Glover Roanoke Omar Guy Glover Bandy Va Hurst - Scott Alvin Holmes Greenhills Memory Gardens Claypool Hill Pope Afb 3.C

Green Ledford 79 Yu kon dies after Welch area illness

Green Ledford 79 of Yu kon died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Douglas Mortuary in Welch.

Green Ledford Yukon Welch Douglas Mortuary

Death of Paul Sike in Warriormines at Douglas Mortuary

Paul Sike seven year old of Warriormines died Monday at his residence after being pronounced at Douglas Mortuary in Welch.

Funerals for Clarefice C Brown Everett Marion Taylor Maudie Hale Lestdpr

Funeral details listed for Clarefice C Brown 44 of Maybeury with service today at 2 p m at Coaldale Freewill Baptist Church. Everett Marion Taylor 65 of Bluefield to church service today at 11 a m with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery. Maudie Hale Lestdpr 83 of Bandy Va. services today at 2 p m at Hurst Scott Funeral Home with burial at Greenhills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers named for each case.

Cravens Shires Funeral Home Bluewell Maudie Hale Bandy Hurst - Scott Funeral Home Richlands H. D. Hampton Greenhills Memory Gardens Claypool Hill

Mrs. Lucanio Dies At 39 In Mercer County

Mary Frances Lucanio 39 of 208 Center St Princeton died after a cerebral hemorrhage in Bluefield Sanitarium. She was a civic leader, WVU graduate, 4H agent, and Mercer County Heart Association director. Survived by husband Dominic Jr, four children, siblings, and parents. Requiem Mass Thursday 11 a.m. at Princeton church. Burial Rest Haven Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers contribute to Mercer County Heart Fund.

Mary Helen Puskar Gary Welch Czechoslovakia Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church National Association of Postmasters Thomas Ann) O'Neil Elizabeth Harvey Steve Margaret) Adams Ind H. K Julia) Seals West Coving John Helen) McClain Port Orchard Wash Agnes Puskar Joseph Puskar William J. Puskar Kimball Douglas Mortuary Chapel Andrew Arnold Woodlawn Memorial Park Bluewell Dominic Mary Frances) Luciano Center St Princeton Bluefield Luciano Mountain Moie Hill Carl and Marian Marsh Montgomery Matewan Mercer County 4H Club Sacred Heart Catholic Church West Virginia University Alpha Delta Phi Sorority Arts and Humanities Society Mercer County Heart Association Princeton Civic League Princeton Library League Mercer County Cancer Society Christmas Seal Society Dominic Lucanio, Jr Carl James Michael John Martin Luciano Donna Maria Luciano Eleanor) Snaman Springfield Robert F. Montgomery Morgantown John W. Savage Resthaven Park Mausoleum

Ohio State Captures Attendance Crown

Ohio State Buckeyes led national home attendance for the 11th straight year in 1966 with an average of 80,427 spectators per home game across six games. Southern California ranked second at 70,989, a school record, while Michigan State averaged 69,030.

NEW York Ohio State Buckeyes Buckeyes Associated Press Ohio State National Collegiate Sports Services Southern California Trojans USC Michigan State

Barbara Kidnapping Survivor Tracked by Knocking Signals

A girl held in a capsule on Hog Island under guard survived 80 hours with limited food water and a fan light that faded before rescue. Investigators praise her courage while FBI traced an Atlanta call from the kidnapper who claimed a “capsule” location via tenths of a mile and left turns. The rescuer near the surface followed a distant signal and found her.

Hog Island Barbara FBI Atlanta

Victor Hamlin Hurt In Wreck

A McDowell County man Victor Hamlin was hospitalized with head injuries after a two car crash on Rt 52 near Premier. Benny Rustic 73 pulled into Hamlin’s oncoming vehicle causing the collision. About 1200 dollars in damage occurred. Hamlin’s injuries not serious. Trooper D M Slade investigated.

McDowell County Rt. 52 Premier Victor Hamlin Grace Memorial Hospital Welch Benny Rustic Hamlin Rustic Hamilin D. M. Slade

Lolich Opposes Lowering Of Pitching Mound

Detroit pitcher Mickey Lolich argues pitchers learned their trade over many years and batters should adjust after mound was lowered by five inches. He notes his 18 years of work since starting at age ten and urges hitters to practice to compensate.

Portland Ore Detroit Tigers Mickey Lolich Lolich Detroit St. Louis

Community response honors miners and aids families

Ohio readers donate onions potatoes and a 75000 check plus toys food and clothing for families. Jockeys at Laurel Park give part of earnings to miners relatives about 3000. Sparta volunteers fly toys to Farmington while citizens raise 107000 for a miners disaster education fund. A widow recovers as children hang cards praying for 76 fallen miners.

Ohio Maryland Laurel Park Sparta N.J Citizens Mine Disaster Committee Farmington Philip Gango Barbara Toler Dennis No. 9 Dennis Jr

PGA Championship Set For Dayton After Rescheduled Clash

The 1969 PGA Championship will be held in Dayton Ohio after cancellation over a player dispute. Leo Fraser of the PGA announced the Dayton Chamber of Commerce reinvited the event and it will run August 19 17 at the National Cash Register Co. course.

Dayton Ohio Leo Fraser Professional Golfers’ Association

Free New York: 19 Places to See This Holiday Season

New York pamphlet lists 19 free sights and activities for visitors and residents. The Interchem Corp. brochure highlights public buildings department stores the Port Authority and railroad terminals as no cost attractions to explore this holiday season.

New York Interchem Corp Port Authority

Maple Leaf Assistant Joins Oakland Seals

John Anderson, after seven years as an administrative assistant with the Toronto Maple Leaf, joined the Oakland Seals in a similar role, the NHL club announced. An unrelated tip notes an easy salad recipe using peach halves, prunes, nuts, cream cheese, and orange rind.

Maple Leaf Oakland Seals Oakland Calif John Anderson Toronto Maple Leaf

Gasoline Leak Contained at Pure Oil Bulk Plant

2000 to 3000 gallons leaked from a 250000 barrel storage tank at Pure Oil bulk plant in West Huntington near the Ohio River. Firefighters diluted the fuel with water and foam, then pumped it to the river while ordering nearby residents to avoid ignition sources. A 1937 flood had spilled gasoline nearby, but officials say current dilution reduces explosion risk.

Huntington W. Va Pure Oil West Huntington Ohio River Huntington Fire Department

Furman Cager Named Southern Conference Player of Week

Dick Eslick of Furman earned the Southern Conference Player of the Week after leading Furman to a win in Greenville. Eslick scored 50 points, setting a Newberry College gym scoring record, and earlier 90 points across three games with strong shooting and free throw totals. Davidson star Mike Malloy was runner-up for the award.

Orlando Fla Dick Eslick Furman Greenville D.C Eslick Newberry College Portsmouth Vaguard Cager Newberry Mike Malloy Davidson

Hull Leads NHL In Total Points

Bobby Hull of Chicago continued to lead the NHL in total points as of Monday with 46 points from 22 goals and 26 assists. He now shares the league lead in goals with Boston’s Phil Esposito, who increased his goals to 22 after added stats from last week.

NEW York Bobby Hull Chicago Golden Jet National Hockey League Boston Phil Esposito Esposito Hull

View From Apollo 8 Captures Earth As Seen From Space

Apollo 8 during its moon orbit provided a telecast showing Earth split between daylight and darkness as observers on Earth watched from Goldstone and Madrid. Narrations by Lovell Collins and Borman explore how a distant traveler would perceive our planet.

Mike Collins Lovell Air Force Frank Borman Pacific Ocean Apollo Earth William A. Anders South America Goldstone Calif Madrid Spain Mission Control Moon

Cease-fire Talks Near as Prisoners Face Return Deal

Over the weekend allied positions were shelled while a historic meeting is planned for Christmas Day between U S and NLF representatives to discuss the return of three American prisoners. The front identifies the detainees as Nelson Jones Brigham Donald Smith. A five member unarmed American delegation will meet the NLF in no man’s land about 50 miles northwest of Saigon amid 24 hour truce talks. B52 bombers continued an intensive campaign across targets described as enemy activity and fortified sites.

U.S NLF Thomas Nelson Jones James W. Brigham Donald L. Smith No Man's Land Saigon Strategic Air Command

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