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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1978
Page
1
Washington reports that April saw a 2.4 percent rise in grocery prices and 0.9 percent overall CPI growth, the sharpest increase in over a year. Beef costs surged 6.6 percent, above prior monthly peak, while economists caution against assuming continued rapid inflation, though year-end relief remains possible.
A report notes eggs cost 60 to 70 cents a dozen while ground beef runs just under $1.10 a pound. It explains 20 grams of protein can come from eggs, milk, beans, tuna, cheese, and various meats, and warns price per pound hides true cost after trimming. Inflation expectations rise with May prices. the Fed and Carter administration tense over slowing growth versus spiraling costs.
TVA moves to approve a 442 million ton, ten year contract with Lewis Coal & Coke Co for West Virginia coal from Preston and Barbour counties. The deal part of a $3 billion program to diversify sources and meet EPA standards amid criticism from West Virginia officials.
Governor John Dalton asks Attorney General Griffin Bell to include Virginia in a national inquiry on corruption and organized crime tied to coal counties. He cites a homicide near the Wise County line and urges FBI involvement while pledging state police cooperation.
A Hurley VA principal accepts a new role as Title 1 coordinator as educators settle a lawsuit in Abingdon on Page 8.
Police in Virginia and West Virginia seek motive and leads in the killings of Karen Lynn Noble and Jeffrey Lee Scott found along Route 61 near Bland County. Sheriff John Hopkins urges anyone with information to contact authorities as searches for the murder weapon continue and no new evidence has changed the case.
Treasury brief lists 54 rivals for the proposed dollar coin star role. Susan B. Anthony leads with 30.2 percent, followed by Helen Keller, Eleanor Roosevelt, Betsy Ross, Amelia Earhart and Martha Washington tied at 2.2 percent each. Also named are Elvis Presley, Klondike Kate and the Virgin Mary among diverse suggestions.
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