George E Fanning and Henrietta S Bruce Retire After 75 Years
Two Bluefield High School teachers retire after 75 years of combined service. George E Fanning, 42 years in chemistry and science leadership, has coached and chaired departments. Henrietta S Bruce, teaching English recently, has taught history and commercial subjects and holds three master degrees. Both belong to Mercer County and state education associations.
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Bluefield High School
George E. Fanning
College Avenue
Bluefield
Henrietta
Bruce
Ceres
Fanning
Knob School
Princeton
Mercer County Education Association
West Virginia Education Association
National Education Association
Fire damages University of Richmond girls dorm
A blaze on the fourth floor of a renovated girls dormitory at the University of Richmond caused extensive damage but was described as of minimal consequence. President Dr Bruce Heilman said about 150 workmen were in the building when the fire started around 10 30 am. The fire spread to the roof and was controlled in about 30 minutes with officials citing possible causes as an accidental blow torch or faulty wiring.
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Richmond
University of Richmond
Bruce Heilman
Heilman
O Day Signed for Film The Outfit in Los Angeles
Ani O Day one of the Swing Era’s most popular singers joins the cast of The Outfit filming in Los Angeles She will sing and act alongside Robert Duvall Karen Black and Joe Don Baker in the movie project Diacritic cast details indicate a major screen role for the singer and a notable ensemble for the production.
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Robert Duvall
Karen Black
Joe Don Baker
Harrington Delivers Campus Crusade Talk at Concord College
Evangelist Bob Harrington brought his Bluefield crusade to Concord College students in a hastily arranged campus meeting. He urged that calling sin by softer names does not change it, blasted liquor and drug use, and mixed humor with pointed quotes about society and religion. He noted 40 of 200 summer students attended and planned further appearances around the area.
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Jim Gilreath
Bob Harrington
Bluefield
Harrington
Bourbon Street
Concord College
Rev. Harrington
Madeline Murray O'Hara
Concord
Mit
Chell Stadium
College
Old Guard
Glenwood Park
Mitchell Stadium
Black-Lung Lawyer Defends Case Fees Received In Suits
Prestonsburg attorney Woodrow W Burchett defends black lung case fees amid criticism. He says he earned 192591 in fees last year from workers compensation work, most involving black-lung claims, and that fees reflect time and effort with many depositions and appeals. He notes cases span Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia and require extensive travel.
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Prestonsburg
Kentucky
Woodrow W. Burchett
Burchett
U.S
Ken Hechler
D. W.va
Social Security Administration
House Committee On Education and Labor
Kentucky Labor Department
Alderson Livestock Auction Report Totals 18421.19
The Alderson livestock sale Monday sold 168 head from 47 consignors to 31 buyers for 18421.19 in receipts. Heifers and calves brought varied prices across grades, with steer calves up to 65.50 and veal calves around 69.50 to 71, while cows, sheep and lambs posted multiple price points by quality and weight.
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Alderson
B. H
Byrd Urges Use Of Coal At Senate Hearing
Sen. Robert C. Byrd told a Senate Interior hearing that the United States must expand use of domestic coal reserves to reduce oil imports projected to reach 40 to 55 percent of domestic needs by 1985. He warned this trend risks energy dependence and called coal the abundant resource to ease the crisis.
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Washington
Robert C. Byrd
Senate
Byrd
Committee On Interior and Insular Affairs
Jennings Randolph
United States
Randolph
Kentucky appoints first public defender under new law
Anthony Wilhoit of Versailles has become Kentucky's first public defender under a new program aimed at handling about 6,000 cases annually as the system develops.
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Kentucky
Frankfort
Anthony Wilhoit
Versailles
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Bluefield Avenue
Bluefield, W. VA
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Cumberland Rd
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Jefferson Or
First Church of God
South St
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First Baptist Church
Mercer St
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