Hearings Open Monday In Richmond For APCo Rate Hike
The State Corporation Commission will begin hearings Monday in Richmond on Appalachian Power Co. s request for a 44.6 million rate increase over four days. A 13 million surcharge collected under SCC authority would be included if approved. SCC accountant Edward M. Vassar cites an 28.7 million gross revenue deficiency but doubts a full award. staff will not issue a recommendation until hearings conclude.
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State Corporation Commission
Appalachian Power Co
SCC
Edward M. Vassar
Apco
Vassar
Blue Ridge
Federal Power Commission
Secretary Reprimands General For War Forecast
Secretary of the Army rebuked Lt. Gen. Donn A. Starry for an unauthorized warning of a potential Soviet Chinese war. The meeting at the Pentagon yielded no block on his pending promotion or new assignment, only a reminder to clear speeches before delivery. Starry’s nomination for a fourth star is stalled in the Senate until the controversial remarks are reviewed.
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Germany
Army
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Bernard Rogers
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New York
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Hill
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D-Colo
Senate Armed Services Committee
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Frankfurt
Secretaries mull votes and counting boards in Bluefield election
Mrs Hendrick says if Brown files charges the matter could force a new election or delay until resolved. Secretary Manchin notes single-board systems may count votes after polls close. Counting boards planned at Memorial School and the YW YMCA allow ballots to be tallied before closing. Brown calls himself an international detective and would investigate any charges, handing evidence to the county prosecutor if laws were violated.
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Daily Telegraph Publishing Notice and Rates
Notice from the Daily Telegraph Printing Co outlining establishment in 1993, address at Bluefield West Virginia, AP member status, and subscription and home delivery rates then in effect. It lists mailing zones and advertising representation details.
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Associated Press
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Landon Associeles
Deaths and Funerals In McDowell and surrounding areas
Multiple obituaries report the deaths of Carrie Jones long illness in Welch hospital Eliza M Marshall 59 Premier funeral at Big Jenny and burial at Thompson Cemetery Lenark G Spangler Jr 52 Houston formerly Lindside Ballard died in Houston Nursing Home Service at Broyles Funeral Chapel Peterstown Robert L Jones two year old killed in Cleveland Ohio and other local survivors and services details
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Rosa Broyles Spangler
Celanese Corp
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Peterstown
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Barbara) Ball
Oscar E
Lacy Graydon Spangler
Raymond Spangler
Richmond
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Clara) Crawford
Glenna Davis
During
Ted
Ada) Harvey
Hampton
Levon
Eula) Medley
Christianburg
Broyles Funeral
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Broyles
Mrs Lucy B Pettrey Dies in Princeton Hospital
Mrs Lucy B Pettrey 70 of Athens Road Princeton died Friday morning in a Princeton hospital after illness. Memorial arrangements are incomplete according to the Princeton Funeral Directory.
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Lucy B
Athens Road
Princeton
Curtis B. Tabor 58 Newark man dies after long illness
Curtis B. Tabor of Newark Delaware died Friday after a long illness. He was 58 and formerly of Boissevain Virginia. He is survived by his widow Margaret Cristelly Tabor, four sons Gary Larry Curtis and Keith all of Newark and daughter Gwinn of Newark, three sisters Evonne Sarver Vennith Groseclose Elizabeth and a half sister Tabor and Cecil Tabor of Newark. Funeral arrangements were incomplete in Newark.
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Nonnie East
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Larry Tabor
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Keith Tabor
Gwinn Tabor
Evonne Sarver
Vennith Groseclose
Melbourne
Fla
Elizabeth
Bluefield
Tabor
Cecil Tabor
Local Man Edgar Holland Dies After Long Illness
Edgar Holland died Thursday evening in a Bluefield hospital after a lengthy illness. The body was taken to Linkford-Richardson Funeral Home in Keystone where arrangements are incomplete.
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Bluefield
Linkford-Richardson
Keystone
Rites Held for Ex City Man Roy A Warden
Funeral services were held for Roy A. Warden 20 of Hamilton Massachusetts formerly of Bluefield. He died in a motorcycle accident in Beverly Massachusetts Wednesday. Warden was a Wesleyan University junior and former Hamilton Wenham Regional High School graduate. He is survived by his parents Dr and Mrs John A Warden and a maternal grandfather George W Hamel. Memorials may be sent to St Pauls Church South Hamilton Massachusetts 01962.
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Hamilton-Wenham Regional
National Honor Society
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Milton
Vermont
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South Hamilton
Monroe County Man Dies by Own Action in Outbuilding
Ernest Basil Spangler a 70 year old Monroe County resident of Wikel was found dead by hanging in an outbuilding at about 11 p.m. Thursday officials said there was no foul play. A retired farmer born in Peterstown he leaves two brothers and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Broyles Funeral Chapel Peterstown with burial in Peterstown Cemetery. Nephews will be pallbearers. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today at the funeral home.
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Broyles Funeral Chapel
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Temperature Chart By The Associated Press
Hi low and precipitation data from the previous day with an outlook for today. Sky conditions and forecasts are provided for 24 hour ending 8 p.m. EDT. The chart lists highs and lows and the precipitation amount for the period.
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Rocky Gap Man Stab Victim Details Emerge
A 41 year old Rocky Gap Virginia man was stabbed once in the stomach near the Shamrock Grill on Princeton Avenue shortly before 11 pm. He was admitted to Bluefield Community Hospital in satisfactory condition. The victim was identified as Raymond G Meadows as police continue the investigation.
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Meadows
Princeton Avenue
EPA Approves Seabrook Ocean Water Cooling Plan
The EPA grants approval for Seabrook nuclear plant to use ocean water cooling, paving the way for construction by Public Service Co. of New Hampshire. The ruling ends four years of appeals amid opposition by the Clamshell Alliance and environmental groups.
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Space Shuttle grounded by broken computer at Edwards AFB
The Space Shuttle, ready to fly piggyback on a jumbo jet, was grounded for at least 24 hours due to a broken computer. Space agency test manager Donald K. Slayton stressed the importance of functioning computers for flight. In San Francisco, Vice President Mondale urged U.S. leadership toward peace in the Middle East that lets Palestinians end homelessness.
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Ray Given 3 More Years at Brushy Mountain
James Earl Ray will serve three more years at Brushy Mountain State Prison after a week ago being placed in administrative segregation for 30 days. The parole board also revoked three years of accumulated good time that would have reduced his sentence.
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Ieverein
Tax plan amended trims energy savings claim in Carter program
The administration's energy tax proposal was cut in half after a panel advised changes. Technicians argued that despite the adjustments the revised plan would still save nearly as much energy as the president's original version.
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Carter
Miller Returns to Welch Police Chief Role
Miller resumes duties as Welch Chief of Police after resigning in April over a personnel dispute. He is rehired to fill the position with Jess Mullins named assistant police chief.
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Welch Force
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Buchanan County Sheriff Continues Investigation
Buchanan Sheriff Rife Deputies Glen Blevins and James Blankenship and Investigator Randy Jackson kept investigating Friday night. Blankenship was the son of Mrs. Lillie Blankenship of Hurley Virginia and the late Burbage Blankenship. Surviving besides his mother are two brothers Boyd Blankenship of Oakwood and Peekin Blankenship of Waynesville. The funeral page notes services Sunday at 11 a.m. at Panther Creek near Hurley with Rev. Delbert Justus and Rev. Junior Justus, burial at Charlie Davis Cemetery in Hurley, and the body will be moved to the residence for friends to call today Sher 6 p.m. Virginia Funeral Home in Grundy is in charge.
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Bluefield Motor Crash Funeral Arrangements Pending
A crash left emergency crews at the scene for over 30 minutes before removal of wreckage. Trooper Mullins reported the investigation continues Friday. Funeral arrangements for Booth were incomplete at Mercer Funeral Home in Bluefield.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Official Praises City Staff After Defeat
Elliott lauds Fred Burton and staff for service to Bluefield. He recalls the present board’s cooperation and shared direction, noting differences but a common goal. He reflects on acceptance of defeat in the primary and moving forward.
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Elliott
Bluefield
Carter lauds Wernher von Braun on space legacy
President Carter released a White House statement praising Wernher von Braun for guiding the United States space program. Carter noted von Braun’s engineering skill and bold vision that helped mobilize efforts to reach the moon and beyond and stated his work benefited people worldwide.
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