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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1968
Page
11
The $25 million Big Walker 1 77 tunnel digs in June marking a major contract push by Langenfelder-Raymond. Baltimore officials flew in for the ceremonial start as the joint venture begins boring.
Corte Construction Co. is erecting a new General Telephone office at Shepherdstown West Virginia and adding to the Princeton office. The firm also started Concord College’s maintenance building on the campus.
Harry Thompson, former Fox and Thompson Plumbing & Heating leader now returning to run the Pearlsburg branch in Anaheim origin. He is brother of Jack Thompson and stepson of George Fox of Bluefield. A. Glenn Press of Galax becomes president of the Southern Retail Furniture Assn and receives the Will is Award of Civic Merit.
The May 24 Time features a dramatic mine disaster photo by Hank Jordan of Hominy Falls. The Daily Telegraph photographer earns a third international scoop, with national magazine outlets showcasing his work.
The tungsten carbide rod saw at Pocahontas Welding Supply Co. offers cutting power for hardened steel bolts welds and tough materials. It bonds carbide particles to a rod and cuts on forward and reverse strokes, including tight curves. The maker has over 150 years of cutting and machining steel experience.
Hemisphere Housing notes the Texas World's Fair is avoiding the lodging shortages seen at other world’s fairs. The American Automobile Association reports it has had little difficulty securing suitable rooms at reasonable rates for its members visiting HemisFair.
A new attraction in Washington DC named Porpoise Land features two trained porpoises and five seats. The venue claims seating for 800.
A new heliport on the San Francisco waterfront shortens travel to downtown to seven minutes. Located at Market Street end near Pier 1 and the Ferry Building, it connects to the city’s international airport per AAA.
A major portion of Montreal’s Expo 67 remains open this summer as a Man and His World exposition. Operated by the City of Montreal it features many of the major exhibits from EXPO once again on display.
Sidewalk cafes once popular in American cities face new restrictions in Paris. Operators are told to move indoors in areas where outdoor seating interferes with pedestrian traffic.
The principal interruption of the Pan American Highway remains the Darien Gap section from Panama to Colombia. The jungle terrain has stumped highway engineers for years.
The annual Highland Games and Gathering of the Scottish Clans will be held at Grandfather Mountain near Linville from July 12 to 14 with caber tossing and dancing events as part of the sports program and bagpipe displays.
Bluefield area businesses rely on York air conditioning for quality installations. Bluefield Hardware Co distributes York products and offers free estimates with 75 years of experience delivering comfort and economy from concept to completion.
Thelma F. Parks, trust officer at Flat Top National Bank in Bluefield West Virginia, discusses money matters and financial guidance. Information focuses on banking services and prudent financial planning.
A feature arguing the value of accredited correspondence schools for adults needing flexible study. It notes most require reading ability, self discipline, and feature personal instructor attention. Examples include International Correspondence Schools and the New York Institute of Photography with varied tuition and subjects.
Thornhill Tinning and Plumbing Co shows the Mt Hawley gas hotwater boiler at 532 Bluefield Ave Bluefield. The copper surfaced, lifetime guaranteed unit claims silent operation no thermal shock and high efficiency with an on boiler expansion tank. Free estimates offered for converting to automatic heat.
A sport car show runs through July 4 at Walls Chevrolet in Princeton featuring Chevrolet sport models. Highlights include Chevelle SS396 Impala SS Camaro SS Nova and Corvair with many configurations and options. Visitors are urged to drop by this month to see the latest models and value offerings.
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