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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1966

Page

3

Soldier Rites Incomplete For Viet Nam War Casualty Pilson

Funeral services for Sgt. Pllace FE Pilson of McDowell County killed in action in Viet Nam May 29 1966 are incomplete but will be arranged by Sinkford and Richardson Funeral Home Keystone. He was a son of Mr and Mrs Gordon L Pilson of Landgraff and survived by eight sisters and brothers in New York City Brooklyn and Landgraff. He enlisted July 1961 and served at stateside posts Germany Hawaii before Viet Nam duty with Company A First Battalion 35th Infantry Third Brigade 25th Infantry Division.

Pllace FE Pilson McDowell County Viet Nam Sinkford 25Th Army Germany Hawaii Kimball High School Serant Pilson James Patricia Dorothy Pilson New York N. Y Ruby Mae Johnson Brooklyn Sandra Mary, Joe Robert Pilson Landgraff

Research Cost In The Billions

Washington state the motion spending more than 2.5 billion dollars annually on scientific research. Federal funds total 1.9 billion with institutional sources 400 million industry 100 million and foundations 100 million. 164 institutions studied with 70,000 projects, 67,000 scientists, 66,000 grad students. Physical sciences receive 321 million, medical sciences 282 million, engineering 215 million.

Washington NANA Journal of Industrial Research Yale Harvard Johns Hopkins California Institute of Technology

Hue clashes as Buddhist youths riot in Saigon region

Monks accuse government involvement as inflamed youths attack a U S Navy vehicle and drive off soldiers near the Buddhist Institute. A plainclothesman is killed after being dragged into a compound as over 1 000 students burn the U S consulate and other sites in Hue 400 miles north of Saigon.

U.S. Navy Buddhist Institute Allied Military Assistance Command U.S Hue Saigon U.S. Information Agency

Local News Snapshot From Bluefield Daily Telegraph Ad

Fragmented OCR yields local notice style text about paper publication rights and subscription rates. It mentions Bluefield West Virginia, Daily Telegraph Printing Co, and association with the press data. No clear event or person is identified.

Daily Telegraph Printing Co Bland Street Bluefield W. Va Associated of Rape West Virginia Audit Bureau of Kats Saleh Agency

De Valera Favored to Win Irish Presidency in Vote

In Dublin voters supported De Valera, 83, a strong favorite to win a second seven year term. O Higgins of Fine Gael trailed as the opposition candidate. ballot counting starts Thursday morning. Turnout was estimated near 60 to 66 percent, higher than 1959.

Dublin Ramon de Valera de Valera Thomas Francis Kevin O’higgins Fine Gael Fianna Fail Soldiers of Destiny Dev O’higgins Fine Gal

Smith Ready To Run Again

Gov. Hulett Smith said he would consider seeking another term if the succession amendment passes this fall and voters approve it. He spoke before 282 West Liberty College graduates urging focus on health and water supply. He cited environmental health issues and substandard housing as ongoing statewide problems.

West Liberty W.va Hulett Smith Smith West Liberty College West Virginia

Early Drinking Habits Probed

Washington reports Dr. George Maddox of Duke University says teen drinking often starts between ages 12 and 14 when parents drink at home. He notes teens view alcohol as a social rite of passage, with two to six percent drinking daily and one in four becoming somewhat gay in a month while one in ten may drink by 18.

Washington George L. Maddox Duke University

Cop Sergeant Fatally Stricken in Virginia At Strike Scene

Sgt. Webb Lambert aged 53 of Clifton Forge died after an apparent heart attack at the Hercules Inc plant strike scene in Covington Virginia While on duty with four other troopers Lambert had 30 years in the Virginia State Police including 25 years as a Clifton Forge sergeant He died en route to Clifton Forge hospital Survived by his wife Frances Wood and daughter Kathryn a nurse at Lynchburg General Hospital.

Covington Webb Lambert Clifton Forge Virginia State Police Lambert Hercules Inc Hampton Virginia Beach Frances Wood Kathryn Lynchburg General Hospital

House Passes Drug Measure Seeks Treatment Over Trial

The House approved 267 to 1 a bill allowing federal courts to order medical treatment instead of prison for drug addicts. Nonviolent offenders could seek treatment before trial. others would be placed in medical facilities after conviction. The measure limits drug seller exemptions amid a party-line vote.

Washington House Senate Robert McClory R-Il

Speakers Listed For Industrial Parley In Morgantown

Gov Hulett Smith along with Binny Mason Jr Eric Reichl Dr William Miernyk and Harry Boswell Jr are among speakers at a one day Governor s Center development conference in Morgantown The event draws officials industrialists economists and civic groups to discuss business labor government and civic initiatives.

Morgantown Govvernment Hulett Smith Binny Mason Jr Union Carbide Corp Eric Reichl Consolidation Coal Co William Miernyk West Virginia Harry Boswell Jr Appalachian Regional Commission

Funeral for Scott Shanklin Held at Bluefield Church

Funeral services for Charles Scott Shanklin 20 of 2116 Reid Ave Bluefield were held Thursday at 4 pm at Christ Episcopal Church of Bluefield Reverend David Bane officiated burial followed in Monte Vista Park Cemetery He died Tuesday evening from injuries in a Bland County Virginia Rt 606 automobile crash He had just finished his sophomore year at the University of Virginia and was headed home Survivors include his parents Dr and Mrs James R Shanklin Sr a sister Anne Shanklin of Charlottesville a brother James R Shanklin Jr of Lynchburg maternal Mrs James T Morton of Bluefield Flowers omitted Pallbearers listed and honorary pallbearers named

Charles Scott Shanklin Reid Ave Bluefield Christ Episcopal Church of David Bane Monte Vista Park Bland County University of Virginia Fairview Junior High Virginia Episcopal School Lynchburg Christ Episcopal Church James R. Shanklin Sr Anne Shanklin Charlottesville James R. Shanklin Jr James T. Morton Spencer Powell Richard Bocock Hinkle Bowen Charles Gage Robert Stuart Tony (Dusky) Lottie Jr Hans Naumann Bill Higgins Danny Edwards Bill Carper Arch Hicks Dick Whitehead Russ Wentz John Wentz Ham Meyers Lynn Haynes Joel Lubliner John O'Keefe

Gemini 9 Mission Scrubbed Over Shroud Docking Risk

Space team evaluates a scrub of Gemini 9 as the 6 minute blastoff window passes while concerns about a 300 pound protective shroud and docking lights linger. Officials and astronauts consider plan changes for rendezvous and the eventual Apollo moon flight sequence.

Cernan Moon Lunar Earth

Deaths and Funerals in Gary and Grundy Districts

Joseph Radneczi Jr. 48 of Gary dies of a heart attack at home after four years of ill health. He worked as a mime foreman for U. S. Steel and was a World War I veteran and American Legion member. Survived by wife Agnes, two daughters, five sisters, two brothers and other relatives. Linkous Skeens 75 of Grundy dies after a lingering illness. funeral Friday at Looney's Creek Church of God with burial at Stiltner Cemetery. John S. Morris of Chatanooga dies of a heart attack. he is father to John K. Morris of Bluefield and husband to a Chattanooga wife. funeral arrangements pending.

Joseph Radneczi Jr Gary Thorpe McDowell County Joseph Radnoczi Sr Elizabeth Balla Radnoczi U. S. Steel Corporation American Legion Post 38 Agnes Holak Radnoczi Brenda Radnoczi Roanoke Nellie Frank Jerry Radnoczi Jenny Kish Betty Szenas Maude Leichter Edith Negri Wallingford Julius Radnoczi Steve Radnoczi Panning Funeral Home Welch Heart Fund Linkous Skeens Rt. 2 Grundy Grundy General Hospital John Lizzie R. Skeens Maggie Stiltner Skeens Willard Looney Lonzo Yates Bryant, O Frank Edwards Baltimore Richard Lightmann Ephram Looney’s Creek Church of God William Myers Stiltner Cemetery Grundy Funeral Home Bluefield John S. Morris Chatanooga

Bonn Probing Chilean Nazi Colony

Bonn officials probe a Chilean colony named Dignidad 250 miles south of Santiago believed to shelter Nazi supporters and families. The 7,590 acre site near the Andes is run by the Private Social Mission based in Siegburg, with armed guards and dog patrols. authorities question leaders including Paul Schaeffer and concern over German language schooling and unregistered operations.

Bonn Man Chile Siegburg Dignidad Dignity Santiago Wolfgang Mueller Lilischkyes Germany Ministry of Education Paul Schaeffer Luftewaffe Schaeffer

Mrs Maude B Montgomery dies suddenly at Pembroke home

Mrs Maude B Montgomery wife of John C Montgomery of Pembroke Virginia died suddenly at her home Tuesday Survivors include two sons J C Montgomery Jr of Colonial Heights and James E Montgomery of Pembroke a sister Mrs Marguerite Fuller of Beckley four grandchildren The funeral service was held Thursday at 2 pm at Pembroke Methodist Church with Rev A L Knotts officiating Burial followed at Birchlawn Cemetery Pearisburg The body remained at Williams Jamison Funeral Home Pembroke awaiting the service Pallbearers were C B Andrews Robert Bracken Charles Morrison Walter McMahan Bentley Hall and Joe Britts

Maude B. Montgomery John C. Montgomery Pembroke J. C. Montgomery Jr Colonial Heights James E. Montgomery Marguerite Fuller Beckley Pembroke Methodist Church A. L. Knotts Birchlawn

Henderson Rites Planned After Princeton Hospital Death

Mrs Billie Jean Henderson of New Hope Road Princeton died Wednesday afternoon in a Princeton hospital from natural causes. The body was taken to Linkford and Richardson Funeral Home of Bluefield for funeral arrangements which are incomplete.

Billie Jean Henderson New Hope Road Princeton Princeton Hospital Linkford and Richardson Funeral Home Bluefield

Obituaries Note Freeman and Superior Residents Die

Norvelle Johnson of Freeman dies Tuesday night in a Princeton hospital after a long illness. Funeral arrangements are with Ford and Richardson Funeral Home. Mrs Crockett Bishop of Superior dies Wednesday morning in a Welch hospital from natural causes. Body sent to Fanning Funeral Home of Welch.

Legal Aid Campaign Gains Cash Boost

The Office of Economic Opportunity announced grants totaling 4.5 million dollars to provide legal aid and education to the poor who could not otherwise afford it.

Washington Antipoverty Agency Office of Economic Opportunity

Helton Rites Set For Friday In Bluefield Va

Funeral services for Clint Barnes Helton Jr. 99 year old former Bluefielder killed in a Winter Park Florida car wreck will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Dudley Memorial Mortuary Bluefield Va. Rev. Ted Whitt will officiate with burial in Maple Hills Cemetery Bluefield Va. Survivors include his wife Ruby Hubble Helton of Orlando two sons Michael and Thomas Helton a sister Eva Mae Bales two half brothers Eugene and James Hawley and step father Lloyd Hawley. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Clint Barnes Helton Jr Gertrude Helton Hawley Brushfork Clinton Helton Ruby Hubble Helton Orlando Michael Thomas Helton Eva Mae Bales Bluefield Eugene James Hawley

Czechs Aid Ramsey in Prague Broadcast Operations

Donald Ramsey 27, an anti U S broadcaster, operates from a new Prague headquarters with Czech help. Tapes are aired on Radio Hanoi and relayed via Radio Moscow Prague to Africa Asia and the Middle East. FBI surveillance and possible charges loomed in the U S. Luxembourg asylum efforts failed before Prague.

Bonn Germany Donald Ramsey Radio Hanoi Prague U. S Ramsey Africa di Video Asia Middleast Radio Moscow Wats Calif Montreal FBI State Department

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Goin Wth Bowen Elizabeth Ann Weegie) Bowen House of Representatives James Kee Weegie Bonnet John Cremeans Huntington State Young Republican League Fred Blue House of Delegates Mercer County GOP A. Harry West Joyce Parham Betty Bailey Miss Bowen John C. Shott Hank Jordan U.S. Weather Bureau Midwest Great Basin Northern Rockies Pacific Northwest Vail Northern Plains Bluefield Daily Telegraph Water Probem Associated Press Albany Albuquerque Atlanta Bismark Bluefeld Boise Boston Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Denver Des Moines Detroit Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Jacksonville Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee St.p New Orleans Okla City Omaha Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Ptind Ore Rapid City Richmond St. Louis Salt Sk. City San Diego San Fran Seattle Tampa Scott Shanklin Space Team Joseph Radnoczi JR John Morris John Montgomery Billie Henderson Norvelle Johnson Freeman Linkford and Ricardson Funeral Home Crockett Bishop Superior Fanning Funeral Home Helton Luxembourg West Germany Bitburg Spandahle Monument CO Bluefield, Va
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