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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1979

Page

2

Gasoline survey shows varied gas prices at eight stations

The Daily Telegraph reports results from a survey of eight local gas stations on regular unleaded and premium prices. Stations include Harrison Exxon Bluefield and Humphrey's Exxon Bluefield with prices around 74.9 to 89 cents. Hoops Gulf Tazewell. Union 76 Welch. Wayne Exxon Cedar Bluff. Cumberland Exxon Bluefield. Coney Island Welch not open. Compared with last month, prices rose three to four cents per gallon, with larger changes at some stations.

Tom Wall Daily Telegraph Hoops Gulf Tazewell Union 76 Welch Wayne Exxon Cedar Bluff Cumberland Exxon Bluefield Humphrey's Exxon Coney Island

Gas Stations Face Shortages and Variable Hours

Last month price jumps were 80.9 82.9 84.9 at Harrison Exxon 78.9 83.9 86.9 at Union 76 and 77.9 80.9 83.9 at Wayne Exxon. Two stations ran out of one gas type while managers debate hours. Wayne Exxon remains open Sundays. others cut hours or rationing discussions loom.

Harrison Exxon Union 76 Wayne Exxon

Elections Today In State Elections In Mercer McDowell

Several area municipalities in Mercer and McDowell Counties hold elections for town offices including Princeton Athens Oakvale Bramwell Anawalt Jaeger Gary and War National Weather Service reports partly cloudy to sunny skies for election day Incumbents in Princeton Ira Ike Southern and Emory J Reaser face nine rivals with unofficial results expected after 8 p m Princeton council canvasses returns Monday at 7 30 p m Mercer County voters in Athens elect a mayor recorder and five council seats Mayor and recorder nominees face competition while five council seats include incumbents plus newcomers Bramwell and Oakvale updates show shifting candidates and write ins Anawalt and laeger in McDowell County feature hot races with incumbents and nominees listed.

Mercer McDowell Princeton Athens Oakvale Bramwell Anawalt Jaeger Gary War National Weather Service Ira Ike ) Southern Emory J. Reaser Reaser Herbert Fink Mercer County Mary Margaret Carper Dan Zirkle Linda Alvis Cathy Smith John Baumgras Douglas Shorter George Smith Frederick Parker Sr Beulah Hubbard Dean Turner Eddie Kessinger Jim Keeley Mary Ann Bradley Sue McKenzie O Bee Boothe Icem James Skeens Frankie Whittaker Elizabeth Austin Ed Smith Claude Smith Jr Roger Goins Joe Vinciguerra Don Murphy Dennis Buckner Dave McSkinish Paul Gay Kim Murphy Sherman Graves Glenn Scott Charlie Eanes Vester Johnson Elizabeth McElrath Goins Matoaka Davy McDowell County Laeger Thomas Dillon Dillon Earl Statler Statler

Keystone derailment cleanup under way near Northfork

Work crews arrived within an hour of the Keystone Keystone Northfork derailment to remove a fertilizer car from the river. They sprayed crushed limestone to neutralize acid fumes and planned round‑the‑clock repairs. The eastbound track was cleared by Monday. the westbound line remains a concern with a demolished bridge and torn ties. Local resident Ishmael Britten recalled the danger and vowed to stay. Officials cited unknown cause for the wreck.

Tom Wall Daily Telegraph Keystone Area Elkhorn Kimball Welch Mullens Princeton Bluefield Northfork Dead Man’s Cut Bill Dobe Dead Man's Ishmael Britten Britten Burke Mountain Bluewell

Carter Faces Repayment To Federal Election Commission

The Federal Election Commission after a 2.2 year audit asks President Carter to reimburse taxpayers 50 202 94 for the 1976 general election campaign. The panel finds 27 080 69 in interest earned on public funds and questions 25 320 in get out the vote payments and 3 313 in bad debts. The six commissioners split party lines and deadlocked on other proposed charges including 3 234 78 in uncleared checks.

Washington Federal Election Commission Carter Treasury FEC Granum Commission Bill Carter

Weather and world news mix across Tuesday update

West Virginia outlook remains mostly clear with seasonal warmth through Wednesday with highs in the 70s and 50s lows. Across the nation a spate of incidents includes a mail hazardous device campaign linked to neo Nazi groups, DOJ pursuit of oil industry cases, Pope John Paul II urging justice and peace in Poland, separated Siamese twins in critical condition, and a surge in anti nuclear protests in Spain.

New Jersey Illinois Nebraska Paterson N.J National Socialist White People’s Party Cicero John Paul Poland Jasna Gora

FBI probes Huntington in coal fraud sweep across 100 cases

The FBI said over 100 investigations into coal industry frauds focus mainly on Huntington West Virginia with cases nationwide. FBI official Francis Mullen testified that frauds range from worthless coal mine sales to forged leases and false SEC filings, with some indictments and convictions already issued.

Washington FBI West Virginia David Cassens Huntington W.va Francis M. Mullen Jr House Mullen Criminal Investigative Division Birmingham Ala Louisville Mobile Philadelphia Richmond Cassens Quantico Securities and Exchange Commission

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