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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1977
Page
2
Negotiations outline phased withdrawal of American military presence and end U S jurisdiction over the canal. A separate document would have Panama declare the waterway neutral and international. Neutrality remains a major sticking point in talks.
Amtrak launches the Hilltopper on a Washington to Catlettsburg run replacing the Mountaineer. Inaugural eastbound service reached Washington on time, westbound arrival was delayed, with about 30 people aboard and Congressman Nick Rahall traveling part of the trip.
A surgeon was dismissed as the Grundy Hospital refused to renew his contract. He pledges to contest the decision. The page also notes a new Richlands coal show chairman and Henry Howell's near penniless gubernatorial bid as campaign winds down. The Beverly Hills Supper Club fire in Kentucky claimed 158 lives. entertainer John Davidson attended burial services for Douglas George Herro, the music director who died in the disaster.
Area educators express mixed views on the Virginia State Board of Education rule making ninth graders the first to graduate under minimum competency testing in 1981. Local officials warn tests must be tailored to each county and followed by clear guidelines and early groundwork in basic skills.
Dutch government agrees to mediation in the twin sieges over 60 hostages on a hijacked train and a school. South Moluccans reject two mediator candidates as unacceptable while officials seek acceptable mediators. Gunmen demand freedom for jailed countrymen and a jet flight, with hostage numbers fluctuating and ambulance calls raising fragile hopes.
A car struck a gasoline pump at Joyce's Cafe near Montcalm on Rt. 71 causing a fire that destroyed the diner and caused water and smoke damage. Fire officials estimate damages around 50 000 dollars. Firefighters from Montcalm and Bluewell arrived about 11 10 a m with one or two patrons escaping unharmed and several firefighters injured lightly.
Chicago school chief Albert A. Briggs reports 678 of 1,289 eighth graders in District 9 failed to reach a 6.5 reading score on the Iowa Test. He notes most in the mostly Black district read at or below sixth grade level and will repeat eighth grade as part of a reform effort.
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