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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1968
Page
32
The article reviews 1967 lost time injuries with 466 machinery incidents accounting for over ten percent. It identifies roof bolters repairmen and loading-machine operators as responsible for over half the total and outlines hazards such as body caught, hands crushed, and trips around equipment. It emphasizes knowledge of machines, alertness, and immediate danger awareness to prevent accidents.
By 1969 a 121 mile Turkish to Iran rail line will cross severe terrain including mountains gorges and Turkey’s largest lake. In Iran the route features 127 bridges from peak to peak and a 1 472 foot long span.
More than 1,000 members of the Third Squadron 107th are set for annual field training at Camp Pickett Virginia June 15 to 29. The unit departs from 10 West Virginia cities June 15 by motor vehicles. aviation section travels by air. They bivouac in Farmville and train at Camp Pickett with main weapons firing and platoon tests to evaluate effectiveness under controlled conditions using armored personnel carriers.
David Katz leads a Bnai B’rith installation with Norris Kantor third vice president of the West Virginia Council installing. Guests include Rose Kleiman of Bluefield. Newly installed officers include Fred Gilbert Phil Shapiro Issac Diamond Max Kammer Milton Tomchin Joseph Levin and trustees Yankee Barbako w Sidney Rosenthal Sam Slifkin Moses Nelson.
Buyers' Meets discuss better merchandising techniques. A bingo party Monday night and a Virginia Beach weekend prize are planned to conclude the Appalachian convention. A buffet dinner at the Brier Restaurant runs 5 to 7 p.m. for fashion show participants, followed by an 8:30 p.m. film on shoplifting and bingo 9 to 11 p.m.
We thank everyone for kindness during our loss of husband and father Ajax Ellison. Special thanks to Elder Earl Lovell Bailey Funeral Home staff and all our friends and neighbors. Signed Wife and Children.
The piece argues that moral rules fail without applied goodwill across borders of race and creed. It cites Jesus in Nazareth, Peter with Cornelius, and a WWI priest to show prejudice harms both giver and receiver. Science and religion unite in demanding international brotherhood for humanity’s survival.
Washington reports that private aircraft accumulated 21 million flight hours last year, about 3 million more than U S general aviation estimates. The 1965 figure stood at 16.7 million hours, marking a 26 percent rise in air time.
More than 75 treasurers from across Virginia will attend the 38th annual treasurer's association three day meeting at Hotel Roanoke starting Thursday. James E. Peters of Salem Roanoke County treasurer and president will preside. State tax Commissioner C H Morrissett will address Friday on the legislative program. Jack Etheridge Virginia Beach treasurer will report changes Friday morning. Registration starts Thursday afternoon followed by a treasurers' board meeting and nominating committee session. Friday morning Virginia ham breakfast on Mill Mountain. Saturday elect new officers and hear report on Virginia automobile tags from C R Gentry.
Senator Jennings Randolph will be the guest speaker at the Bramwell Kiwanis Club meeting at 6 15 p m Thursday in the Bramwell Masonic Building. He is also slated to speak at Bramwell High School's commencement exercises the same day after the talk.
The Scott Family expresses gratitude for thoughts of kindness and sympathy after the death of Mary L. Scott. Special thanks to Rev. Earl P. King, the pallbearers, those who sent food and flowers, and Bailey Funeral Home staff. Signed: Children.
Enrollment for the Adult Basic Education class opens Tuesday on the first floor of Princeton High School. The free program targets adults 18 and over seeking a high school diploma and runs Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7 to 10. Instructors are Carolyn Mathena and R Grogan.
Two people were killed and 19 injured as Hindu Muslim clashes erupted in Aurangabad, 175 miles east of Bombay. Police and soldiers used tear gas and gunfire to restore order after shops were looted and mosques, a theater, and houses were burned. The unrest followed a stray cow entering a Muslim bakery and the bakery owner killing the cow, triggering reprisals.
The family expresses gratitude for acts of kindness after the loss of a loved one. They especially thank Rev. Harry Sisk Rev. Lonnie Blankenshop and the staff of St Luke's Hospital and Bailey Funeral Home pallbearers and all who sent food and flowers signed Husband and Children
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