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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1966
Page
3
A Concord College banquet honored Dean W S Wooddell retiring after 31 years. Remarks highlighted his long service in physical science geology and student affairs. Telegraphed congratulations from Wooddells daughter and son in law were read at the dinner.
Point Pleasant AP bids will be opened June 30 for an addition to Pleasant Valley Hospital and improvements to the existing building. The project cost is about 1.4 million dollars with 908,929 in federal grants. Public Health Service Hill Burton act funds totaling 573,926 and 335,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission finance the plan. The expansion adds a diagnostic and treatment center and a 40 bed long term nursing facility.
In Kanawha County, Mrs. Ethel Hardman 68 faces trial on an accessory charge in the shotgun slaying of her husband Justin Hardman 71. Robert Lee Ellard 27 testified that she asked him to kill her husband for a life insurance payout, details of a scheme discussed at the Hardman home. Ellard has pleaded guilty to first degree murder. Mary Bennett 40 was convicted of first degree murder with mercy and awaits sentencing. Judith Carte 19 testified as a state witness after immunity. Hardman was killed February 10 at his summer home near St Albans after being lured by prowlers report.
Clarence C. Elmore, ABC commissioner of West Virginia, will lead a five state delegation to study beverage control systems in seven European nations. The trip, arranged by the State Department and National Alcohol Beverage Association, runs New York to Rome Florence Helsinki Stockholm Oslo Copenhagen Paris London and back to New York, June 28.
In Saigon on Buddha’s birthday the militant buddhist wing threatens to derail government peace efforts. A nun burned herself to death in Da Nang amid mounting political tension as Thich Tri Quang advances boycotts of Sept. 11 elections.
Walter R Campbell explains hospital insurance details for the Medicare rollout starting July. The plan covers up to 90 days per illness spell with costs rising after day 60. It lists covered services, exclusions, and a case example showing charges versus insurance coverage and patient payment.
The Federal Aviation Administration approves expansion plans for Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport. A $484,000 contract will widen and lengthen runways to accommodate anticipated traffic and improve safety at the site.
Whitethorn School released the honor roll for the sixth six weeks. Sixth grade honors include Petty Branham Debbie Carter Dawn Clarkson Carolyn Griffith Nancy Lockhart Margaret Malamisura Susan Roach Pam Smith Paula Whitley Everett Sands Jr Michael Copeland Dustin Yearout Rodney Ellison Charles Meade Jeffrey Mann Herbie Humpbreys Michael Fralick David Caldwell. Fifth grade honors list Susan Fuqua Karen McCall Terri Umberger Cathy Williams Alan Boyce Steve Edgington Neal Hawkins David Stanton Ruth Moore Libba Simmerman Laura Light Claudia Crosthwait Janie Howard Joe Begley Greg Goodykoontz Donald Kersey Ray Mohler Mark Sarver Linda Fletcher. Fourth grade honors name Byron Brooks Mark Caldwell David Ferretti Henry Meade Peter Botts Meem Jimmy Roach John Snelling Brian Vallandingham Blake Webster Debbie Clapp Vickie Clayton Beth Deitz Mary Beth Grisso Karen Law Jackie Lipman Karen Mann Vickie Moore Kathy Thomas Kim Peraldo Lisa Smith Earnie Bishop Fred Simon Joey Zachweija Margaret Foster Cathy Cash Karen Clarkson Barbara Dale. James L. Gore is principal.
A supplemental 1,325,000 contract was signed by the Virginia Department of Welfare and Institutions to provide medical care and services for about 12,800 Virginians under the old age assistance program. The contract covers provisions not included in Medicare.
Hollywood gossip and updates cover George Hamilton writing an autobiography and opinions on Lynda Bird. Andre Previn moves to London for film music work with Richard Burton and Rex Harrison as Tony Newley’s film version flops. Jane Fonda rents Malibu house with Roger Vadim, Sean Connery’s script-reading choice vs Brando, Rod Taylor’s upcoming Dark of the Sun, and Olivia de Havilland and Sophia Loren mentions.
The International Nickel Company of Canada Limited operates 17 mines either active or under development across the Sudbury District in Ontario, Northern Manitoba, and Guatemala, marking substantial expansion in nickel production worldwide.
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