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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1977
Page
2
Comedian Jerry Clower entertained Bluefield audiences with humorous stories rooted in truth as he prepared to perform with Nashville On The Road at Brush Fork National Guard Armory. He reflected on his rise from fertilizer salesman to top country comic, noting annual albums and four top rankings.
Princeton Rescue Squad may bring back the Nashville on the Road act after a financial setback. C. T. Swim Jr. cites booking mix ups and a planned one show becoming two, with about 1100 attendees at Brushfork Armory featuring Jim Ed Brown and others. Donations encouraged at 108 North First Now.
Governor Mills Godwin announced that about 65 000 Virginia state employees will receive an average 4.8 percent pay raise effective July 1. The $33.6 million cost will be funded from a projected $68.5 million surplus and additional revenue gains.
Arab League boycott chief Mohamed Mahgoub said General Motors and Westinghouse were cleared after proving no business with Israel. British Barclays Bank and Humphrys and Glasgow were removed after liquidating Israeli operations as the boycott review continued.
The Telegraph reports oil moving through the Alaska pipeline today marking a milestone. It notes American consumers should not expect immediate price reductions. The special report appears on page 6.
Prime Minister designate Menahem Begin signs agreements with the National Religious party and Agudat Israel to give the Likud bloc a three seat edge in the Knesset. He plans a Washington visit next month for talks with President Carter as he presents his cabinet to parliament.
The Carter energy program aims to reduce oil and natural gas use by shifting utilities to coal. Skeptics warn of coal output limits, rail transport bottlenecks, environmental impacts, and high conversion costs, while industry leaders claim growth is feasible with policy support.
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