Reynolds laid to rest in family cemetery after state funeral
Lt. Gov. J. Sargeant Reynolds was buried in a small family cemetery in Cruz Virginia after a capstone state funeral in Richmond. Dignitaries rode from Winston-Salem to Cruz for the private graveside service as President Nixon and U.S. Senator Spong eulogized his leadership and courage.
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Criz
J. Sargeant Reynolds
Virginia
Capitol
Richmond
Patrick County
Smith-Reynolds
Winston-Salem
N.C
North Carolina
Cruz
Abraham Reynolds
Reynolds
Ater
Linwood Holton
Martinsville
Nixon
Commonwealth
Holton
U.S
William B Spong Jr
Democratic Party
Ernest Hemingway
J. Sargeant Jr
Elizabeth
Federal judge blocks NYT Vietnam war origin articles
A federal judge bars further NYT publication of Vietnam war origin articles pending a Pentagon study. In Washington Senate leader Mansfield promises hearings on the issue as other events unfold on page 1.
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New York
New York Times
Pentagon
Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
West Virginia Legislature to decide on full probe
Charleston reports that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance will decide next month whether to launch a full scale investigation of the West Virginia State Police. House Speaker Lewis McManus announced the plan on Tuesday.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Joint Committee On Government and Finance
House
Lewis McManus
Bluefield Board Accepts Mercer Health Contract Yet Takes No Action
Bluefield leaders approve a contract for the city's contribution to the Mercer County Health Department but the board made no formal vote. The same edition notes dismissal of a 1970 murder case involving Noah Altizer from Tazewell County, linked to a Princeton motel killing.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Board of Directors
Mercer County Health Department
Stock Market Ends Narrowly Lower On Uneven Day
The market closed slightly down as an uneven trading day left major indices near the session low. Analysts cited mixed economic data and cautious investor sentiment affecting gains and losses.
Boyle Is Replaced as Trustee Amid Appalachian Strike
W A Boyle loses trusteeship of the Welfare and Retirement Fund as about 45000 Appalachian miners press a wildcat strike. Edward L Carey named to succeed him. Norfolk and Western Railway cuts begin as the strike widens, with officials reporting initial shop suspensions and broader manpower losses.
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The
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
W. A
Tony’’ Boyle
Boyle
United Mine Workers Welfare and Retirement Board
United Mine Workers
Mine Workers
Edward L. Carey
Norfolk and Western Railway
N&w
West Virginia
Princeton
Senate weighs Dec 31 Indochina withdrawal deadline debate
The Senate debates if a total U.S. pullout from Indochina by December 31 is logistically feasible and votes on the McGovern Hatfield amendment to cut funds after that date. Supporters cite logistics limits and Pentagon papers influence. opponents warn against impossible timelines.
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Senate
U. S
Indochina
U.S
McGovern Hatfield
House
Lawton M. Chiles Jr
Florida
Chiles
Nixon
Associated Press
Hugh Scott
Mike Mansfield
Pentagon
United States
Vietnam
Montana
Barry Goldwater
Arizona Republican
Mark O. Hatfield
Rove
George S. McGovern
D-S.c
Goldwater
Center For Naval Analysis
House Approves Economic Bill Despite Veto Threat
The House passed a 5.5 billion dollar economic development bill by 275 to 104, with 63 Republicans joining 212 Democrats despite a White House label of the measure as unacceptable. Rep William H Harsha of Ohio warned of a credibility gap if the bill is not vetoed.
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House
Nixon
William H. Harsha
Ohio
Public Works Committee
White House
Harsha
Albuquerque Rioting Probe Targets Outsiders In Two Days
Officials launched investigations into two days of rioting in Albuquerque. Governor King cited possible involvement by outsiders and planned FBI help to trace rioters. National Guard levels were kept high while police patrolled. over 400 arrests and more than 3 million dollars in damage were reported.
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Albuquerque
N.M
Bruce King
FBI
King
Robert Mondragon
David Norvell
James LaRue
Mondragon
Norvell
Charles Barnhart
Reporters Space Debate Tugs Mercer County Court
County officials in Princeton split on the Mercer County Court order ejecting Bluefield Daily Telegraph courthouse reporter from a six by ten office. Commissioners Wilkinson and Anello voted to oust. Compton opposed. Prosecuting Attorney Knight urged a press room while noting the court’s right to control space.
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Princeton
Mercer County Court
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph
Bernard Wilkinson
Donald Anello
O. D. (Bus) Compton
Mercer County
David W. Knight
Knight
Editorial: We Recount Our Eviction Over Airport Dump Story
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph recounts its eviction from courthouse workspace after refusing to suppress a report on an illegal dump at Mercer County Airport. County officials, including President Bernard Wilkinson, opposed publication, citing embarrassment and official interference.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Mercer County
Mercer County Court
Bernard Wilkinson
Daily Telegraph
Judge Orders Times To Hold Viet Report
U S District Judge Murray Gurfein orders the New York Times to halt publication of material from a secret Pentagon Vietnam study for four days. The Justice Department seeks a temporary injunction while Friday hearings determine a possible permanent ruling.
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N. Y. Times News Service
New York
United States
Murray S. Gurfein
New York Times
Pentagon
Justice Department
The
Times
Gurfein
the Times
Murray Gurfein
Federal District Court House
Foley Square
Washington
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Alexander Bickel
Yale Law School
Murray I. Gurfein
Heavy penalties for polluters in southern West Virginia crackdown
In Mercer County officials from the Mercer County Health Department and the Department of Natural Resources lead a team effort to curb illegal dumping and stream pollution. Police and conservation officers will prosecute violators with stiff fines, and names of convicted polluters may be publicized to deter repeats.
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West Virginia
Mercer County
Mercer County Health Department
Department of Natural Resources
Ivan Pizzino
Beckley
Pizzino
Charges Against Altizer Dropped in Mercer Court
48 formerly of Tazewell County Virginia faced murder charges in the 1970 slaying of Lyndell V. Harold at a Princeton motel. The Mercer County Intermediate Court dismissed the case after alibi evidence showed Altizer was in Philadelphia at the time. Edward Lee Fielder remains serving a life sentence after pleading guilty to first degree murder.
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Noah Altizer
Tazewell County
Lyndeill V. Harrold
Princeton
Lyndell V. Harold
Mercer County
Howard M. Jarrett
Altizer
Robert M. Richardson
Bluefield
Charlie Smith
Richardson
Philadelphia
Smith
Edward Lee Fielder
Harold
Fielder
Richmond
Prosecuting Attorney's Office
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