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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1978
Page
10
AP survey shows December grocery prices up again and 1979 may see continued increases. Market basket costs for 14 items rose about 9 percent from year start, with December up 1 percent. Meat dairy and basics climbed while milk and eggs varied. prices rose in eight of thirteen cities and fell in five.
Two civil suits against Virginia sheriff's departments ended in settlements. In Buchanan County, the sheriff's department agreed to pay Dewey Compton of Grundy 4350 dollars after a March 1977 arrest at Grundy tavern. Evidence showed Compton was not intoxicated.
West Virginia will implement three USDA changes to the Food Stamp Program starting January 1, 1979. No more purchase of stamps, no local issuance centers, and mailing of stamps by the Charleston office. Benefits will shift to cash plus fixed bonus stamps, reducing costs and fraud risks.
In Charleston and across southern West Virginia, police pursue the defectively fused fireworks blamed for about 140 injuries during the holiday period. Authorities say possession is a misdemeanor in WV and not illegal in Kentucky, focusing on finding the Kentucky salesman and removing devices from circulation rather than mass arrests.
The Princeton Old Guard met Thursday with 49 members and 13 guests, presided by Director Clarence Taylor. New member Alford Curry was welcomed. birthdays for T. R. White, Clinton Clyburn, Harry Hutchenson and John Fortuna were noted. The visiting committee reported hospital stays and members. The Old Guard Chorus performed hymns prior to adjournment.
Charleston AP A liquor company and two affiliates were fined a total of 20000 on guilty pleas to misdemeanor bribery charges with state officials. Hiram Walker Inc pleaded to 12 counts James Barclay Co pleaded to seven and Mandstone Importers to one. Each count carried a 1000-dollar fine. Several other firms also pleaded guilty in the case.
A reader quips about the electric knife given three Christmases ago asking for a practical use this year. The lighthearted barb highlights lingering gifting regrets and holiday utility humor.
The New York stock market ended 1978 with a small drift lower and a busy session. The Dow Jones average fell 0.95 to 805.01, marking a 3.15 percent annual drop. NYSE volume totaled 30.03 million shares, with advances slightly ahead of declines. the NYSE composite slipped to 53.62 and the American Exchange index rose 1.14 to 150.56.
Bluefield police investigated a breaking and entering at Helms Boys Furniture and Appliance on Bland Street. Entry was via a broken front window. Three items, two televisions and a rocking chair, were recovered behind the Federal Building. no arrests by Friday afternoon.
Deadline for reader ads corrections and cancellations is 1 30 P M on weekdays for next day placement. Sunday deadline is 4 45 P M Friday. Open Saturday 11 A M to 12 noon for corrections only. No ads start in Monday papers. One day responsibility unless error on Sunday when closed allows two days. Review ad upon first appearance.
The bereaved family recalls Rev Arlie A Siers who died December 30 1976 with verses of longing and faith. His wife Geraline Siers and their children and grandchildren remember him as they lean on the Lord. A solemn tribute notes enduring heartache and the hope of reunion around the Great Bright Throne.
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