Bluefield approves levy increase to fund three new fire trucks
The Bluefield Board of Directors approved a five cent per one hundred dollar value surcharge to finance three new pumper trucks for the Fire Department. The levy, retroactive to 1960 and effective July 1, 1960 for five years, will be collected semi annually and earmarked solely for truck purchases.
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Bluefield Board of Directors
Bluefield Fire Department
State Tax Commissioner
State
National Fire Insurance Rating Bureaus
Board of Directors
Randolph G. Whittle
Beaver Grad Receives A B English Degree at Wheeling
R. Kenton Craven of Bluefield graduated from Wheeling College with an A B in English during the second commencement. He earned dean's list honors two semesters, led the Caviar Club as president, edited the Spokesman, contributed to The Gambol and yearbook staff, helped found The Coffee House journal, and married Sara V. Hunter of Richwood who earned an A B in dramatic writing arts.
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Wheeling College
R. Kenton Craven
Bluefield
Craven
Spokesman
Coffee House
Sara V. Hunter
Richwood
W. Va
Singapore Tobacco Imports Jump From U S in 1959
Singapore imported 1,336,000 pounds of unmanufactured tobacco from the United States in 1959, a sharp rise from 38,000 pounds in 1958, signaling a major uptrend in tobacco trade with the U S and reflecting shifts in demand and supply patterns during the period.
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Singapore
U.S
Psychic investigator joins search for Jackson family case
Arlington and Louisa County officials briefed Peter Herkes a Dutch psychic on the four year investigation into the disappearance of Carroll V. Jackson his wife and two daughters. Bodies of Carroll and 17 month old son were found near Fredericksburg while Mrs Jackson and Susan Ann were located near Gambrills. FBI reports say 1475 suspects have been checked with 13 percent under active investigation and over 1300 ruled out.
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Peter Herkes
Louisa County
Herkes
Fredericksburg
Gambrills
Herkos
F. Regis Riesenman
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Washington
American Society of Psychic Phenomena
Jackson
Apple Grove
Louisa
Janet Carrol
Gambrilis
Susan Ann
FBI
Evacuation Accelerated for Valdivia After Quake
In southern Chile the evacuation of earthquake stricken Valdivia was sped up despite heavy rain. President Alessandri announced the move Tuesday amid fears that Lake Rinihue damage claims could worsen if relief efforts lag.
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Santiago
Montgomery Named Aide To Hagerty On Eisenhower Asian Tour
Manila AP report shows actor-producer Robert Montgomery listed as assistant to White House press secretary James C Hagerty in the roster for Eisenhower’s Asian tour opening June 14. Montgomery advises the President on TV appearances.
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Manila
Robert Montgomery
White House
James C. Hagerty
Eisenhower
Montgomery
Paving Contracts Oked by Bluefield Board of Directors
The Bluefield Board of Directors unanimously approved paving contracts with Haynes Construction Co as the sole bidder after opening bids last week. Several streets were rejected as too high, and a public hearing on seven second phase streets is set for June 28 with notices to be published thrice.
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Bluefield
Haynes Construction Co
Dogwood Lane
EB Road
Golf Avenue
Ohio Street
Whitethorn Street
Pine Street
Bluefield Avenue
Larchmont Street
Maryland Avenue
Baldwin Avenue
Pulaski Street
Wall Street
Wheeling Avenue
Reservoir Street
Commerce Street
Federal Street
Scott Street
Secon
Avenue
Thomas Avenue
Stovall Street
Toledo Street
Walnut Street
Payne Street
Stewardess Board Sponsors Midweek Service at Bethel Church
The Junior Stewardess Board of Bethel A. M. E. Church will sponsor a midweek service tonight at 7 30 p m Those appearing include Miss Gladys Houston Mary Ruth Gardner Miss Tassie Harris Miss Carolyn Cardwell Mrs Ethel Couch and daughters J Spencer Thompson Mrs M F Williamson Walter Hamilton III and the Junior Choir Miss Barbara Owens president of the board
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Bethel A. M. E. Church
Gladys Houston
Mary Ruth Gardner
Tassie Harris
Carolyn Cardwell
Ethel Couch
J. Spencer Thompson
M. F. Williamson
Walter Hamilton III
Barbara Owens
Eisenhower to stay in Grand Hotel Golden Dragon Wing
President Eisenhower on his Asian tour will overnight in Taipei at the Grand Hotel in the Golden Dragon wing. The two room suite costs 21.2 dollars per day and features air conditioning and modern plumbing.
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Taipei
Formosa
Eisenhower
Golden Dragon
Grand Hotel
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Warlick
South Street
Bluefield, W. VA
Ichmon Cleaners
North St
Beaver Grad
Wheeling
Falcon
America
Motor Trend Magazine
Mercer Motor Company
Courthouse Square
Princeton, W. Va
Andy Clark Ford Inc
Princeton Ave
Arlington
Va. I
Carroll V. Jackson
Northern Virginia Sun
Chile
Hagerty
Valley View Avenue
Memorial Avenue
Mountain View Avenue
Spring Garden Drive
Groveland Drive
Orchard Street
Pearl
Cumberland Road
Calhoun Street
Stewart Street
Charleston Terrace
Clovis
Parkway
Beech
Coronet
Orlad Manor Pratt
Grandy Dist. Corp
MAX Factor
OY. SD
Cohen’s Drugs
Federal St
Stewardess Board
Lhe
Golden Dragon Wing
Joseita
Dodson Bros
Aely
Stlying
Penney's
Penney
Towncraft
Penney’s den River
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