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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1982
Page
2
Obituary notices for Luther Easter and Naomi Whited detail multiple family survivors and service plans. Clara Spangler and Walter Whitteker are listed among others with burial details and funeral home arrangements. The Bluefield Daily Telegraph notes it provides obituaries without charge and describes regular deadlines for religious notices.
Official notice from Bluefield Daily Telegraph publishing details. Includes address, mailing zones, and subscription rates. Also lists AP membership, Bureau of Audit, and contact points for changes and advertising.
Virginia State Police said James Willard Rose, 37, of Raven, died after a 5:05 p.m. single car crash on Route 460 near Raven when his 1972 Chevrolet Malibu left the road, struck a guardrail, and rolled. He was partially ejected and trapped beneath the vehicle. Trooper D. J. Fowler investigated. The report also notes regional West Virginia statehood history and a separate note on Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream introducing pint-sized packaging for smaller households.
Gen Leopoldo Galtieri resigns as Argentina president amid Falklands defeat. Interior Minister Alfredo Saint Jean becomes interim chief executive as military rulers debate a civilian successor, with air force Gen Basilio Sami Dozo and civilian diplomat Nicanor Costa Mendez among possible candidates. Public concern focuses on economic reforms and a return to nationalist policies to curb inflation and unemployment.
VAN SANT Va approximately 300 employees of Jewell Smokeless Coal Corp and Dominion Coal Corp have been laid off. H C Van Meter president confirmed the layoffs effective Friday affecting all departments. Four mines in the Vansant area were hit and total layoffs with prior rounds near 500. The Virginia Employment Commission issued a staggered schedule for unemployment claims, with names A-F Tuesday, G-O Thursday, P-Z Friday, hours 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 3,000 claims have been filed since December as coalfield layoffs continue.
Norfolk and Western Railway said 850 employees in Virginia West Virginia and Ohio will be furloughed from June 28 to August 2 for the coal miners holiday period. The 103 Princeton Bluefield workers are among those affected, with layoffs spread across Roanoke Norfolk Crewe Portsmouth Elmore Williamson Kenova Brewster Mullens and other towns.
The jurors, guarded in two beige vans with papers over windows, began deliberations on the 39th day of Hinckley's trial after closing arguments. The judge urged individual conviction while remaining open to persuasion and ordered six alternates sequestered from discussions. Hinckley sobbed during attorney remarks about his father and Foster as he sat motionless at the defense table.
Israeli forces and armor entered Christian east Beirut near the Green Line with Yasser Arafat’s enclave in a move seen as a prelude to positions at crossing points. An Israeli armored carrier briefly entered west Beirut, exchanging fire before retreating, then returned to Christian-held territory as infantry were posted.
Pulitzer Prize winner John Cheever died at his Ossining home after a long illness, at about 6 p.m. He was 70. The author, praised as the Chekhov of the suburbs for his vast body of work, collected honors from major American literary prizes. Chairman Jack Kelly provided the funeral home reference. Trainer Lloyd Tompkins noted his death time.
Readers are invited to submit story ideas to the Bluefield Daily Telegraph city desk after 2 p.m. Call Garret Mathews or Ward Morgan at 327 4171 extension 230 to share suggestions or propose photography ideas for the paper.
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