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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1968

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Alderson-Broaddus Starts U S First Four Year Physician Assistant Program

Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi West Virginia received a 97100 grant from the Commonwealth Fund New York City to initiate next fall the first four year physicians assistant curriculum in the United States. Dr H C Myers led the effort with support from the AMA and WV medical groups.

Philippi W.va Barbour County United States Alderson-Broaddus College Commonwealth Fund of New York City Broaddus Hospital Myers Commonwealth Fund Commonwealth West Virginia Medical Assn West Virginia University Medical Center Alderson-Broaddus American Medical Association Alderson-Broaddust Alderson- Broaddus Richard E. Shearer

Two Nansemond men sentenced in coed robbery case

Two 19 and 22 year olds from Nansemond County were sentenced to 20 years in the state penitentiary for the 1967 robbery and assault of a 20-year-old Frederick College coed and her 24-year-old son. They received two additional five-year terms for robbing the pair. They were among five men convicted in February and April for robberies on September 22, 1967, on an isolated road in Western Branch Borough near Nansemond County.

Chesapeake Nansemond County Frederick College Brach

Elllis Island size and ballast history noted

The piece notes Ellis Island in New York Harbor originally measured 3 percent of an acre. It states nine tenths of its current 27 percent acreage comes from ballast dumped by ships worldwide.

Ellis Island New York Harbor

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Ada Link Lafon Pembroke Va

Ada Link Lafon 74 of Pembroke Va died Wednesday in a Pearisburg hospital after a long illness. Survivors include four daughters and four sons with siblings and relatives listed. Funeral Friday 2 p m at Pembroke Christian Church burial Birchlawn Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home Blacksburg in charge. Eliza A Martin 99 Richlands Va died at daughter’s home. service Friday 11 am Hurst-Scott Chapel Richlands with two ministers officiating. Burial Martin Cemetery near Tannersville. viewing after 1 pm Thursday. grandsons pallbearers.

Ada Link Lafon Pembroke Pearisburg Sam Pyles R. P. Fisher Wytheville Dewey Fleeman Thurman Freeman Narrows Frank E. Lafon Raymond B. Lafon Charleston A. Thomas Lafon Birchlawn Jones Funeral Home Blacksburg Eliza A. Martin Richlands Mary Shinall Tazewell County Methodist Church Sylvester Adkins Isaac Martin Shinall Martha Jackson Maggie Martin Sam Martin Cedar Bluff Oscar Martin Washington, D. C Henry Martin Gus Duncan Tazewell Edd Martin Hurst - Scott Funeral Home J. B. Hollenhead James Campbell Martin Cemetery Tannersville

Mullens Woman Dies at 82 in Local Hospital

Mrs. Bessie Shufflebarger 82 of Mullens died Wednesday at 2 45 p m in a Mullens hospital. She was born in Glen Daniels daughter of the late George W and Arminta Sween ey Shumate. She was a member of Mullens First United Methodist Church and is survived by a son Ernest E Shufflebarger a daughter Irene McGinnis five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Sam Foglesong Neese and Neely Funeral Home Mullens.

Bessie Shufflebarger Mullens Glen Daniels George W. and Arminta Sweeney Shumate Mullens First Irene McGinnis George W. Shufflebarger Charleston Pearl Lilley Beckley Stella Harman South Charleston Hila Sheff Vienna Sam Foglesong Neese Neely

Funeral services for Claude Webb of Largo Florida

Funeral services for Claude Webb 34 formerly of English will be held at 11 a.m. at Douglas Mortuary War burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Princeton Rev Alex Haggerman officiating He was son of James Webb Cleveland Ohio and the late Evelyn Kingsley Webb Survivors include wife Evelyn Webb of Largo three brothers Robert Webb James Webb of Denver Noah Lee Webb in U S Army Vietnam one sister Erma Haggerman Cleveland

Claude Webb Largo Fla English Douglas Mortuary War Roselawn Memorial Gardens Princeton Alex Haggerman James Webb Cleveland Ohio Evelyn Kingsley Webb Evelyn Webb Robert Webb Denver Colo Noah Lee Webb U. S. Army Vietnam Erma Haggerman

William Harrington 62 dies after brief illness in San Diego

William Michael Harrington, 62, formerly of Princeton, died Wednesday in a San Diego hospital after a brief illness. He was a 1965 Princeton High School graduate and WVU alumnus, Phi Delta Theta member. He served as a 1st lieutenant in World War II. Survivors include his wife Suella Thompson Harrington, one son Maj. Michael H. Harrington in the U S Marine Corps, one sister Mrs. Fredrick Kinder Jr. of Towson, Md., and three grandchildren. Requiem Mass Monday at 10 p m at Immaculate Church Towson. Burial follows in Baltimore Cemetery.

Dennis H Princeton High School West Virginia University Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Harrington Suella Thompson Maj Michael H. Harrington U. S. Marine Corps San Diego Calif Fredrick Kinder, Jr Townson Dennis Kinder Immaculate Townson Baltimore

Walter Coleman of Roderfield Dies in Welch Hospital

Walter Coleman of Roderfield died Wednesday in a Welch hospital after a long illness. He was a retired United States Steel Corp. employee at Gary. Survived by Grace Collins Coleman his wife. six sons Ronnie Donald Jackie Eddie Coleman all of Roderfield Raymond Coleman Mallory James Starrett Emmett. two sisters Mrs Polly Coleman Mrs Corie Parker Bradshaw. 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Friday at 2 p m at Roderfield Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Deward Frazier officiating. Burial in Carter Cemetery Roderfield. Friends may call at Douglas Mortuary Welch Thursday after 5 p m.

Walter Coleman Roderfield Welch United States Steel Corporation Gary Grace Collins Coleman Ronnie Donald Jackie Eddie Coleman Raymond Coleman Mallory Premier Billy Coleman James Starrett Emmett Polly Coleman Corie Parker Bradshaw

Tip Has a Way with Tippling Gains and Warnings

This column discusses tips in stock markets, noting how rumors and inside information influence trading. It explains how to judge tip reliability by source trust, past accuracy, market context, and earnings expectations, using Sunaco as an example of tip timing and price impact.

Gerald M. Loeb New York Nana Livermore Cutten Washington Sunasco

Woman Dentist Benefits Fargo Woman Dentist in North Dakota

Dr Muriel Wicks the first woman on North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners is profiled as the lone woman dentist in North Dakota after World War II with a practice in Valley City. The article notes her Emory University DDS degree, early life, and humorous incidents including a man who visited to see what a woman dentist looked like.

Dr. Wicks State Board of Dental Examiners William L. Guy North Dakota Dental Association Muriel Wicks United States University of Arizona Wicks Emory University Atlanta Europe Asia South America

Copter activity and mass surrender mark Vietnam zone action

Reports describe rotorcraft attempting to infiltrate across the demilitarized zone and radar guided missiles with 15 nautical mile range. News notes a large mass surrender near Saigon and U S air strikes around the capital as forces anticipate another major assault in July.

U.S Demilitarized Zone Leslie A. Kapp Gio Linh Ben Hai River North South Vietnam Saigon Gia Dinh U.S. 25Th Infantry Division

Bluefielder Charged In Minor Mishap

A Bluefield man John Henry Byrd was charged with failure to have his vehicle under control and lack of operator's permit after his car struck a parked vehicle on Cumberland Road about 7 30 p m Wednesday. Damages were estimated at 500 state trooper G W Slater led the investigation.

Bluefield Cumberland Road John Henry Byrd T. H. Repass G. W. Slater

No Summer School at Beaver High School

Beaver High School Principal Lambert Arrington announced no summer school classes today in observance of West Virginia Day. Classes will resume Friday.

Beaver Lambert Arrington Beaver High School

India corrects telephone directory over Kashmir entry

India ordered a quick amendment after the Kashmir Trade Agent in Bombay was listed in the telephone directory under foreign trade commissioners. The move followed an embarrassed parliamentary report noting Kashmir as an integral part of India in the 20 year Kashmir dispute with Pakistan.

New Delhi India Pakistan Kashmir Bombay

Massive March on Washington Draws Thousands to Echo 1963

A vast rally estimated at 250 000 people gathered near the Lincoln Memorial drawing big crowds despite police estimates ranging from 35 000 to over 40 000. Sen Eugene McCarthy and Vice President Hubert Humphrey appeared as Roy Wilkins urged voters to weigh candidates’ commitments to all the people.

Congress Washington U.S. Park Sterling Tucker National Eugene J. McCarthy Dminn Secret Service Hubert H. Humphrey McCarthy Humphrey Roy Wilkins National Association For the Advancement of Colored People

Johnson Signs Crime Bill Amid Wiretap Debate

The president approved the omnibus crime package while promising tighter limits on electronic eavesdropping in national security cases. Senate leaders signaled a floor vote next week on a broader gun control measure and a separate firearm registration proposal, as House and Senate committees prepare to act.

Congress Johnson America Mansfield Senate House Judiciary Committee Joseph D. Tydings House Senate House Kennedy

Ambassadors Seek End to Bombings and Press Constraints

A U.S. proposal to end publishing full official texts at meetings elicits a mixed response from delegates. Harriman urges summaries for reporters and weekly Wednesday meetings with possible additional sessions. Air raids on North Vietnam rise from 2,500 in March to over 4,700 in May.

U.S Harriman Thug Johnson United States North Vietnam

Franc Refusal in Banks Signals Economic Strain in France

The article argues that French banks and businesses now refuse to fully honor the franc, reflecting France's deteriorating economy under President de Gaulle. It notes France's gold reserves, IMF credit withdrawal, and inflation in the U.S. while warning of a global shift toward dollars as the eurocurrency system adjusts. It also touches on U.S. inflation, bond yields, and a historical note on sugar cane in the Americas.

United States France Charles de Gaulle ECM International Monetary Fund U. S Congress Americas Haiti Columbus Madeira West Indies

Fayette Woman Fatally Shot in Edmond Home

Jean Edna Hagley, 39, was shot in the back with a shotgun while in her mother’s Edmond kitchen in Fayette County. Okey Neff, 43, of Edmond, was arrested and charged with murder.

Fayetteville Fayette County Edmond Jean Edna Hagley Okey Neff Miss Hagley

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