Bluefield Daily Telegraph Q A column answers local queries
The information page responds to reader questions on topics from music history to local projects. It covers Crosby Nash clarification, city parking lot cleanup, state tax disputes, Duke of Windsor coverage, absolute zero, a human rights commission, East River Mountain Tunnel figures, Princeton Community Hospital opening, Todd Rundgren vs Runt, R. D. Bailey project supervision, and flood control benefits in the Guyandotte River Basin.
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Half Million Paid In Trip To Algeria
A hijacker and a companion landed in Algiers after commandeering a U S jetliner and transporting 500000 dollars in ransom across the United States and Atlantic. William Holder of Oakland and Katherine Kerkow, an oceanography student, claimed asylum as members of the Black Panther movement. Police detained them at Maison Blanche airport, with Algerian officials contemplating custody with Panthers as the asylum question is resolved. The plane’s five crewmen were to depart as soon as possible.
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Katherine Mary Kerkow
Black Panther Movement
Western Air Lines
Holder
McGovern Humphrey Contend California Primary Showdown
Los Angeles reports a decisive California primary race on Tuesday between Sen. George McGovern and Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey as the momentum shifts. The outcome could shape the Democratic contest with McGovern favored but facing risk from the longtime rival.
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California primary looms with 271 delegates at stake
California hosts one of four Democratic primaries as McGovern and Humphrey vie for 271 delegates. McGovern touts polling lead while Humphrey dismisses the figures and vows to stay in the race. Wallace write in effort also seeks votes despite not being on the ballot. New Jersey also votes for 109 delegates amid broad competition.
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Alabama
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George Jr
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Obenshain Elected Head of Virginia Republicans
Virginia Republicans chose Richard G. Obenshain as state party chairman at the Roanoke convention, defeating Warren B. French Jr. by 768 to 287 on the first ballot. The 72 percent margin signals a sharper, more aggressive two party era in Virginia politics amid high enthusiasm for President Nixon.
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Richard G. Obenshain
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Warren B. French Jr
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Nixon
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Hampton
Mercer County housing boom and school cafeteria project
Staff writer Jim Gilreath examines multi million dollar mobile home living in Mercer County and its effects. The county school board advances lease purchase financing with a new Thorn Elementary cafeteria in Princeton, per staffer Jack Honaker. John Blankenship reviews Welch traffic CCTV and mayoral quotes on the water system. A nostalgia note recalls fears of flying in earlier times.
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Jim Gilreath
Thorn Elementary School
Princeton
Jack Honaker
Welch
John Blankenship
W. B. Swope
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Viet Veteran Seized in Reno Airline Hijack Case
A Vietnam veteran and sport parachutist Rob D Heady 22 of Reno was arrested after hijacking a United Airlines jet on Friday night. Heady faces air piracy and interference charges with a possible death penalty and a $100000 bond. FBI said he forced the crew to fly from Reno to hold passengers and ransom. The hijacker claimed to be broke and propertyless while the FBI investigates the missing ransom funds.
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San Francisco
Air Pirate Surrenders In Honduras
William Hahneman, 49, accused of hijacking a plane in Pennsylvania and fleeing with 303000 in ransom, surrendered to U S authorities in Honduras and was flown to Miami under FBI escort aboard an Eastern Airlines DC9. An unnamed tipster will receive a 25000 reward.
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Eastern
Falls Mills Man Killed in Tractor Overturning
Ollie W. Blankenship, 59, of Falls Mills Bluefield, Va., died when a farm tractor overturned on a rural road late Saturday. Bluefield Rescue Squad removed him from the wreckage as Commonwealth's Attorney Wade S. Coates joined the investigation. The body was taken to Dudley Memorial Mortuary pending funeral arrangements.
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Bluefield
Commonwealth
Wade S. Coates
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Tale Of Two Cities Nixon Seeks Peace and Reelection
President Nixon wraps up the Moscow and Peking summits viewing them as successes. He aims to renew his White House lease in November while pushing arms limits and coexistence pledges at home. Publicly hopeful for peace, privately counting on strengthened political leverage.
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